UNDER ARMOUR SIGNS ENGLISH AMATEUR GOLF SENSATION KRIS KIM

The 16-year-old athlete will make his PGA Tour debut on Thursday at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch.

Surrey-based Kris Kim, who starred in Europe’s victory at last year’s junior Ryder Cup, will compete in Texas against some of the best players in the world, with the field at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch also including former number one and fellow Under Armour athlete Jordan Spieth.

After a breakout year in 2023 that saw him take victories in the Boys’ Amateur title as well as the European Individual Championship and the McGregor Trophy, Kim is today regarded as the outstanding teenage prospect in English men’s golf.

On the golf course, Kim will be wearing Under Armour’s latest and greatest golf apparel as well as the UA Drive Pro footwear.

“UNDER ARMOUR HAS HELPED ME FOR SOME TIME NOW. I’M VERY GRATEFUL FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND VERY HAPPY TO CONTINUE THE PARTNERSHIP.”

Kris Kim

Of the partnership, Kevin Ross, Managing Director at Under Armour EMEA, said: “It’s great to be working with such an exciting talent as Kris. His hard work ethic and humble nature aligns with the values of Under Armour perfectly. We look forward to supporting Kris reach his goals over the coming years.”