Check out our pictures from Day 2 of the PGA Merchandise Show, the largest golf show in the United States! Over 1000 brands have turned out this year, from Titleist and Nike to the smallest of start-ups.

View our Day 2 pics at the NWGolfGuys.com Facebook Page.

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Check out our pictures from Day 1 of the PGA Merchandise Show, the largest golf show of the year! Over 1000 brands have turned out this year, from Titleist and Nike to the smallest of start-ups.

View our pics at the NWGolfGuys.com Facebook Page.

Enjoy!

Style Icon Becomes Modern Face of Line Inspired by Timeless Arnold Palmer Looks

(TORONTO) – Arnie — a partnership between Arnold Palmer Enterprises and the co-founders of Quagmire Golf clothing — announces that PGA Tour star and style icon Ryan Moore has become the brand ambassador for the new golf and lifestyle apparel line directly inspired by Arnold Palmer’s classic looks from the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

As part of this multi-year agreement, Moore will exclusively wear Arnie during all competitions, display the logo on his shirts, make appearances on behalf of the company and be featured in its marketing initiatives.

“Mr. Palmer is among my all-time idols as a golfer and a person, so competing in these clothes and being so closely associated with his style legacy is a dream come true,” says Moore. “The research that went into each piece is really evident and when you combine those timeless elements with advanced technical fabrics you’ve got something great.”

Consistently ranked among the sport’s top-50 players, Moore has garnered worldwide acclaim for his skill as well as his attire, which has included throwback looks like skinny neck ties, cardigans and vests. In six full seasons on the PGA Tour, the 29-year-old American has one win, six runner-ups and an additional 20 top-10 finishes. Prior to turning pro, he had one of the best amateur careers in history, highlighted by a 2004 season that included victories at the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Public Links, NCAA Championship, Western Amateur and Sahalee Players Championship.

“When we discussed the guy to become the modern face of Arnie, Ryan was No. 1 on everyone’s list,” says Geoff Tait, Creative Director for Arnie and Quagmire. “He truly gets our vision and is a dapper guy who’s always moving mainstream menswear trends onto the fairways.”

Recently ranked one of  ”The 25 Coolest Athletes of All Time” by GQ, which previously named him one of the ”50 Most Stylish Men of the Past 50 Years,” Mr. Palmer was also honored as one of ”The 75 Best Dressed Men of All Time” byEsquire. The Arnie collection was developed through countless hours researching primary source material — including Mr. Palmer’s personal library of photographs and archive of historically significant garments. It is set for three deliveries in 2012, each with a distinct aesthetic:

• 1950s (February) - During this period, Mr. Palmer showcased slim, clean-fitting clothes. He preferred fitted pants and tops with short plackets, small collars and shorter sleeves. Red was a prominent color in his wardrobe and is exclusively found in the 1950s collection.

• 1960s (April) - While dominating the competition, Mr. Palmer was also looking the part. Wider legged pants, wider collars and longer shirt plackets were the style of the day. No golfer of the era looked as naturally cool as Mr. Palmer, especially in his staple color of blue, which is exclusively found in the 1960s collection.

• 1970s (July) - While piloting his own plane around the world, Mr. Palmer’s wardrobe continued to evolve and set trends. He chose shirts with slightly wider collars and long plackets, but the fit of his pants more closely resembled a modern boot cut. His color palette also became more subdued, hence grey being the signature color exclusive to the 1970s collection.

For more information: www.arniewear.com, www.facebook.com/ArnieWear or 800.652.9839.

Peter Jacobsen SPORTS today announced that the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge will take place August 26-28 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, located at 4805 SW 229th Avenue in Aloha, Ore.

“The Reserve has always been a great partner to PJS, and I couldn’t be happier to continue our relationship with them,” said Tournament Host Peter Jacobsen. “The course is spacious and fan-friendly, and gives us the opportunity to create an extremely special event.”

The Reserve was previously home to two PJS-managed events, The Challenge, 1998-2002, and the JELD-WEN Tradition, 2003-2006. During those nine years the course played host to some of the game’s most popular players, including Stewart Cink, Fred Couples, John Daly, Jim Furyk, Sergio Garcia, Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Craig Stadler, David Toms, Tom Watson and the 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge defending champions, Steve Elkington and Scott McCarron

“We are excited to welcome Peter’s Party back to The Reserve!” Said Reserve Owner Jin Park, “It is our honor to serve as the host venue for The Umpqua Bank Challenge – we look forward to working with the Peter Jacobsen SPORTS staff in creating an incredible event benefitting Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon. Our shared belief in the positive impact the Umpqua Bank Challenge has on the local community makes this event a perfect fit for The Reserve.”

The Umpqua Bank Challenge and Regence Pro-Am will be played on The Reserve’s North Course, designed by renowned golf course architect Bob Cupp. The John Fought-designed South Course will be open during the tournament for member-play only.

A news conference to announce the 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge charitable contribution will be held January 23, 2012.

For the most up-to-date tournament information and news, including details on volunteering, ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.umpquabankchallenge.com or call (866) 503-2003.