{"id":3044,"date":"2012-01-11T21:27:23","date_gmt":"2012-01-12T02:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/?p=3044"},"modified":"2012-01-11T21:27:23","modified_gmt":"2012-01-12T02:27:23","slug":"press-release-nike-golf-adds-kevin-chappell-to-its-roster-of-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/press-release-nike-golf-adds-kevin-chappell-to-its-roster-of-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release: Nike Golf Adds Kevin Chappell to its Roster of Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beaverton, OR (January 11, 2012) –<\/strong> Nike Golf today announced the signing of 25-year-old Kevin Chappell, who makes his professional debut as a Nike Golf athlete when he tees it up in the first round of the Sony Open in Honolulu, HI. Chappell has signed a multi-year agreement and will represent Nike Golf in clubs, ball, footwear, glove, bag, apparel, headwear and accessories. <\/p>\n

Chappell’s new bag of Nike Golf clubs are highlighted by Nike’s successful VR Franchise, including an 18-degree hybrid from Nike’s brand new award-winning VR_S line of clubs.\u00a0 He also will be playing with the new Nike 20XI ball featuring RZN Core technology, a new lighter and faster innovative material that Nike believes will obsolete rubber core technology.\u00a0 His putter is a Nike Method putter, featuring Polymetal Groove technology that reduces skid while generating a truer forward roll.\u00a0 He will be wearing apparel from Nike Golf’s Sport and Performance line.<\/p>\n

Chappell is no stranger to Nike Golf. Prior to signing with the Swoosh as a head-to-toe athlete, he wore the popular Nike Lunar Control golf shoe, featuring Nike’s Lunarlon Foam and Nike Flywire – two technologies that together result in a lightweight shoe providing maximum comfort and stability.<\/p>\n

“From the moment I put on those shoes, I knew immediately what Nike Golf stands for – innovation.” said Chappell. “They bring a new vibe and style to the sport. I love that attitude. I’m excited to be playing with Nike clubs and am especially excited about the new 20XI ball.\u00a0 It’s awesome.”<\/p>\n

During his rookie season on the PGA Tour last year, Chappell posted three top-10 finishes, including a third-place finish at the U.S. Open, which was his first-ever major championship start on the PGA Tour. Chappell’s best finish was a tie for second at the Valero Texas Open.<\/p>\n

Before earning his PGA Tour card, Chappell enjoyed an illustrious career in 2010 on the Nationwide Tour, which was highlighted by a win and seven top-10 finishes.<\/p>\n

A native of Fresno, California, Chappell attended UCLA, where he led the Bruins to a national golf title in 2008 and was a three-time All-American selection.\u00a0 Chappell also won the NCAA individual title and Player of the Year.<\/p>\n

“Kevin is a super athletic guy with a wealth of talent,” said Mark Thaxton, Global Director of Sports Marketing Operations for Nike Golf.\u00a0 “He’s a powerful player with an impressive short game.\u00a0 We are excited to add him to our stable of athletes.”<\/p>\n

Chappell’s Nike Golf Arsenal<\/p>\n

Driver:\u00a0 Nike VR Pro Limited Edition 9.5
\nFairway Wood:\u00a0 Nike VR Pro Limited Edition 3-wood\/15-degree
\nIrons:\u00a0 Nike VR Pro Combo (3-5); VR Pro Blades (6-9)
\nHybrids:\u00a0 Nike VR_S 18-degree
\nWedges:\u00a0 Nike VR Pro DS 48, 54 and 60-degree
\nPutter:\u00a0 Nike Method 003 Prototype
\nBall:\u00a0 Nike 20XI
\nApparel:\u00a0 Nike Golf Sport and Nike Golf Performance
\nFootwear:\u00a0 Nike Lunar Control<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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