Outfitted in Jack Nicklaus™ Apparel, Shipley fired a 64 in the final round to come from seven strokes back and win the tournament with a score of 18 under par
Palm Beach Gardens, FL — Nicklaus Companies is pleased to congratulate Jack Nicklaus™brand ambassador Neal Shipley, who captured his second professional victory on Sunday by coming from behind to edge out Jorge Fernández Valdés and Kevin Dougherty for a one-stroke victory at The Ascendant.
Outfitted in Jack Nicklaus Apparel, the 24-year-old Shipley is winning in style. The former Ohio State Buckeye earned his first victory on the Korn Ferry Tour this past April by sinking a 38-foot birdie putt to defeat Seungtaek Lee on the fifth playoff hole of the LECOM Suncoast Classic. With this latest victory Shipley has cracked the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time in his career, currently sitting at No. 94.
Shipley, who also notably won both the Masters and U.S. Open low amateur titles in 2024, is now up to 4th place on the Korn Ferry Tour points list. The top 20 players in points at the end of the season earn a PGA Tour card for the following year. Shipley could also earn an immediate promotion to the PGA Tour with another victory this season via the Korn Ferry Tour’s Three-Victory Promotion.
“I can certainly attest to the fact that winning at this level with so many talented players is never easy, and this victory at The Ascendant was no exception,” said Shipley. “I appreciate the support of the Nicklaus Companies and I am proud to Wear the Bear.”
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.
“Neal has shown great character and perseverance to win multiple times in his first full year on the Korn Ferry tour,” said Philip Cotton, Chief Executive Officer of Nicklaus Companies. “We’re thrilled to have him performing at the highest levels in Golden Bear™ apparel, and along with the rest of the golf world, we can’t wait to see what’s next for him in this remarkable ascension through the ranks!”
The Jack Nicklaus™ Collections are available online at the Nicklaus Companies ecommerce site and golfapparelshop.com. The Nicklaus lines are also carried at domestic clubs and retailers through the RepSpark B2B platform, as well as international Nicklaus Design golf courses worldwide.
A Range Of Stylish and Performance-Driven Offerings
From tailored polos that exude sophistication, to supremely comfortable pants and shorts and performance-driven activewear designed and engineered for optimal mobility, the range of Jack Nicklaus™ offerings caters to golf enthusiasts and style aficionados alike.
The women’s collection, designed in Milan with an elevated focus on fit and performance technology, is the height of sophisticated sportswear, with 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, 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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