ANTIGUA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SPORTS APPAREL SUCCESS By Tom Mackin
In 1979 Fuzzy Zoeller became only third player to ever win the Masters in his first appearance. That same year, in a tiny office near the Scottsdale Airport, another rookie made its debut in the golf apparel industry. The company was called Antigua, and four decades
later it has carved out an impressive position in both the golf and sports apparel categories. Ron McPherson has been there every step of the way. After joining the company as its first employee, he was named president in 1997 and became CEO in 2003.
THROUGH THE YEARS AT ANTIGUA
1979
Company founded in Scottsdale.
1982
Opened account with Pebble Beach for 1982 US Open.
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Expanded sales force to cover United States.
Antigua consummates first license agreement with the NFL. Payne Stewart wins PGA Championship wearing Antigua/ NFL apparel at Kemper Lakes in Chicago.
1989 1991
Antigua is chosen by Captain Tom Watson to provide uniforms and other apparel for the 1993 U.S. Ryder Cup team.
1993
Antigua negotiates license arrangements with MLB, NBA and NHL. Antigua signs licensing agreement with Tournament Sports Marketing in Canada. Payne Stewart wins the U.S. Open at Hazeltine National Golf Club wearing Antigua apparel.
1994
Annika Sörenstam wins
U.S. Women’s Open at Broadmoor Golf Club wearing Antigua apparel.
1995
Billy Mayfair wins the Tour Championship at Southern Hills wearing Antigua apparel.
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