Outfitted in Jack Nicklaus™ Apparel, Shipley won a playoff in dramatic fashion at Lakewood National Golf Club
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (April 24, 2025) — Nicklaus Companies is pleased to congratulate Jack Nicklaus™ brand ambassador Neal Shipley, who recently captured his first professional victory by defeating Seungtaek Lee on the fifth playoff hole of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
The 24-year-old Shipley, who won both the Masters and U.S. Open low amateur titles in 2024, sank a 38-foot birdie putt to lock down the thrilling victory. Shipley is now ranked third on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List and ranked 136th in the Official World Golf Rankings.
“It’s about having the right opportunity and having the stars align, and I had that happen this week. When you see a putt that long go in, that gets you pumped up,” said Shipley. “At times like this you appreciate all the support that has gotten you there, and Nicklaus Companies has literally been on me and with me for every swing.”
Nicklaus Companies began sponsoring the rising star as an amateur, even before his successful showing at last year’s Masters. Shipley currently wears a selection of Nicklaus Companies’ Black Label apparel in conjunction with Jack Nicklaus™ Blue Label apparel by Perry Ellis International.
“Winning golf tournaments isn’t easy, and Neal’s victory was a testament to his talent and hard work. He now has a great platform to build on for the rest of the year and everyone at Nicklaus Companies is 100% behind him,” said Philip Cotton, Chief Executive Officer of Nicklaus Companies. “It was great to see Neal, and the Golden Bear™ brand, in the winner’s circle!”
The Nicklaus Black Label apparel collection is featured on Nicklaus Companies ecommerce site and is available at 925 stores in 17 countries. To celebrate Shipley’s latest triumph, Nicklaus Companies is offering an 18% discount on their site through May 5th, 2025. 18 represents both the amount of Major championship wins achieved by their legendary founder and also Shipley’s winning score of -18 at the LECOM Suncoast Classic. The Jack Nicklaus™ Blue Label apparel is available at golfapparelshop.com.
The collections are also carried at golf courses worldwide, including many Nicklaus Design™ courses, and a selection of fine retail outlets around the world.
Nicklaus Companies apparel is available for clubs and retailers through the RepSpark platform, a leading provider of digital solutions for B2B wholesale e-commerce.
A Range Of Stylish and Performance-Driven Offerings
From tailored polos that exude sophistication and supremely comfortable pants and shorts, to performance-driven activewear designed and engineered for optimal mobility, the range of offerings caters to golf enthusiasts and style aficionados alike.
With an elevated focus on fit and performance technology, the women’s collection, designed in Milan, is the height of sophisticated sportswear and centers on stylish and fashionable separates full of design details.
The “Golden Bear” brand embodies an enduring spirit and commitment to excellence, both on and off the course. Rooted in the values of integrity, perseverance, and precision, Nicklaus Companies’ apparel collection offers a seamless fusion of timeless elegance and modern innovation.
The Jack Nicklaus™ Black Label apparel features the proprietary Coolplus™ quick-dry technology with moisture wicking yarns and UV protectant (UPF 50+) woven into each garment. Packaging for the products is made with biodegradable d2w® technology.
Nicklaus Companies looks forward to many more victories ahead for the charismatic young star and for the momentum their brand continues to build in the golf world.
About Nicklaus Companies
For decades, the mission of Nicklaus Companies has been to enhance the golf experience and to deliver quality branded products and services on a global basis that reflect the high standards of the company.
The Nicklaus Companies businesses include golf-course design, the development of golf and real estate communities, and the marketing and licensing of lifestyle products and service offerings worldwide under the iconic Jack Nicklaus™, Golden Bear™ and Nicklaus™ brands. Golden Bear™ and Jack Nicklaus™ shops span the world from the U.S. to Europe and throughout Asia. Nicklaus Companies’ branded products range from apparel, headwear, equipment and leather goods to restaurants, beverages and electric vehicles. On the golf course design side, Nicklaus Design, and their team of talented Master Designers, are recognized as the world leader in golf course design and have created over 440 courses worldwide, open for play in 46 countries and 40 U.S states.
Since 1968, Nicklaus-branded courses have hosted over 300 PGA TOUR sanctioned events. In 2007, Jack Nicklaus joined with Howard Milstein to further the growth of the company and expand the branded businesses. In addition to institutionalizing the Nicklaus™ brands for the future, Milstein has instilled a personal philosophy of “A Brand That Gives Back” with products and partners committing to donations to help the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and other charities (Mr. Nicklaus left the company in 2022). A leading entrepreneur in the golf industry, Milstein also created 8AM Golf, a family of companies that also includes GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com, Miura Golf, Club Conex, True Spec Golf, GolfLogix, Fairway Jockey, 3’s, T-Squared Social (in partnership with Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake), and Chirp.
All of these companies share a common mission to help players at all levels enjoy the game more. They leverage their winning heritage to achieve excellence, foster growth, and champion social good.
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