The NFL deal also brought
about a relationship with Antigua’s most high-profile spokesperson. “When we met with Frank Vuono at NFL Properties, he had an idea to promote the NFL through another sports figure,” said McPherson. “He focused in on Payne Stewart because of his panache. We got chosen to do the apparel.” McPherson has fond memories of spending time with Stewart, who died in a October 1999 plane crash. “He was a cool guy. I remember he came into town for a photo shoot at the old Pima Golf Resort. We went there and Payne walked into the golf shop wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Jim Mooney, the head pro, looked at me like, ‘What are you doing?’ He thought I was pulling his leg. Then Payne changes into his outfit, walks out in his knickers, and suddenly he’s Payne Stewart.” In 1991 Antigua inked licensing deals with Major League
Baseball, the NBA and the NHL. “We didn’t want to be a one- trick pony with only the NFL,” said McPherson. “We worked
really hard to get those. It’s like running for re-election; you have to get those renewed generally every three years. We now have all the ones that count, including NASCAR and some professional soccer, too. That puts us into a position to go to large sporting goods distributors and show that we’re a year round opportunity with the products we create. We did lose the NFL for a 10-year stretch from 2002 through 2012 (when
the league signed an exclusive deal with Reebok). But we got it back and have had it ever since, renewing it again this past November
for another three-year deal.” The association with professional golfers has been a constant
throughout the Antigua’s history, including outfitting numerous U.S. Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup teams.
“The value is hard to measure but I think it’s important,” said McPherson. “We always get the questions about who is wearing our gear on the Tours. It’s part of the golf business. We’ve had major winners like Payne,
Antigua CEO and president Ron McPherson named recipient of the Ernie Sabayrac award by the PGA of America. Antigua consummates license agreement to design and distribute apparel and accessories under the Slazenger and Dunlop brands.
2007 2008
Antigua celebrates 30 years serving the industry. named official apparel of the Golf Channel Am Tour.
2009
Antigua is featured in Apparel Magazine and announced as one of The Apparel All-Star Winners nominated by Lawson.
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Antigua CEO and president Ron McPherson inducted into AZ Golf Hall of Fame.
2011
Named Official Golf Apparel Licensee for 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup
2012
Antigua acquires NFL License for the second time in its history.
Record year in overall sales lead by significant growth in Licensed Sports Division. Antigua provides USA Team uniforms for Solheim Cup matches in Colorado. Stacy Lewis wins the Women’s British Open wearing Antigua apparel!
2013 2014
Antigua is one of five brands available in the NFL Experience at the Super Bowl.
Antigua serves as Official Golf Apparel Licensee for U.S. Solheim Cup Team. Antigua expands its E-Commerce fulfillment service to major online retailers.
2015
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