Polo Ralph Lauren Legacy
In 2022, Polo Ralph Lauren became the AJGA's second Legacy Partner. With this distinction, it adds support totaling more than four decades, making it one of the longest-standing champions of junior golf.
AJGA Executive Director, Stephen Hamblin, and 2012 Polo Golf Junior Classic Champion Ariya Jutanugarn
AJGA tournament host and Polo Ralph Lauren ambassador, Billy Horschel, greeting juniors at his event.
2014 summer interns in their Polo Ralph Lauren uniforms.
Akshay Bhatia
2012 Polo Golf Junior Classic On-site branding
PGA TOUR pro Cameron Young, 2013 Polo Golf Junior Classic Champion, and AJGA Executive Director Stephen Hamblin
Electronic scoreboard at the 2009 Polo Golf Junior Classic
PGA TOUR professional Jordan Spieth tees off hole No. 10 at PGA National during the 2009 Polo Golf Junior Classic.
Polo Ralph Lauren ambassador Smylie Kaufman conducting a clinic at the Polo Golf Junior Classic in 2017
Polo Ralph Lauren ambassador Andrea Lee in 2014 with fellow Rolex Junior Player of the Year, Sam Burns
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FOUR DECADES OF SUPPORT
1978
First year of the Polo Golf Junior Classic
. One of the longest annual running events on the AJGA schedule.
1989
PGA TOUR professional, Stewart Cink, wins the Polo Golf Junior Classic 3&2 at Innisbrook Resort - Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
1999
Polo Ralph Lauren increases their support of the AJGA, becoming an Official Partner.
2007
Polo Ralph Lauren again increases their support, becoming a Premiere Partner.
As a Premiere Partner Polo started the 'Polo Golf Rankings' as well as becoming the 'Official Apparel Sponsor' of the AJGA.
This year they also became the founding corporate partner of the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant .
As a Premiere Partner Polo started the 'Polo Golf Rankings' as well as becoming the 'Official Apparel Sponsor' of the AJGA.
This year they also became the founding corporate partner of the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant .
2016
Polo Ralph Lauren launches the #InspiredPerformances
digital and social platform, highlighting outstanding performances of our members and alumni in non-AJGA events.
2017
AJGA alumni and Polo Ralph Lauren ambassador Billy Horschel creates the only stableford event on the AJGA schedule, the Billy Horschel Junior Championship presented by Zurich.
2019
The Polo Golf Junior Classic
made its move to a complete match play format hosted at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey.
2021
2014 Rolex Junior Player of the Year, Andrea Lee, signs to Polo Ralph Lauren as their newest women's golf brand ambassador.
2022
The Polo Golf Junior Classic
moves to Bethpage Black which marks the first time the event is being played on a public course. The Black Course is rich in tradition having hosted three major championships, two FedEx Cup playoff events and the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup.
Polo Ralph Lauren has supported the AJGA Junior Golf Association since 1995. The common thread across all the years has been the premium lifestyle brand’s commitment to supporting junior golfers who go on to become the next generation of college graduates and business leaders.The Polo Ralph Lauren #InspiredPerformances digital platform debuted in 2016 to celebrate top achievements around the world of junior golf. Polo Ralph Lauren also anchors the prestigious Polo Golf Junior Classic, one of the longest-running in AJGA history. Over the years, the invitation-only event has featured champions like Tiger Woods, Stewart Cink, Ollie Schniederjans, Morgan Pressel, Lexi Thompson and Ariya Jutanugarn.
POLO RALPH LAUREN BY THE NUMBERS
50+
Polo sponsored tournaments over the course of the partnership
5
AJGA Alumni serve as Polo Ralph Lauren Brand Ambassadors on the PGA and LPGA Tours
1995
First Year of Polo Ralph Lauren Sponsorship
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