For the past five years, the Cobra PUMA Golf State Cup Series has combined competitive junior golf with valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, character, philanthropy, personal development, and community impact.
In 2025, the series hosted 25 events at premier venues such as Whistling Straits, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Silverleaf Club, and Sea Island. Already in 2026, more than two hundred juniors have participated in nine State Cups, with a full-year goal of 26 events. In the last five years, participants have helped raise more than $5.7 million for charitable causes. Each Ryder Cup-style event brings together up to 36 junior golfers, creating a unique team experience while showcasing some of the best talent in the game.
"The continued growth of the State Cup Series is a testament to the strength of our partnership with Cobra PUMA Golf. Together, we've created an experience that combines elite competition, leadership development, and philanthropy while providing young golfers with opportunities to make a meaningful impact both on and off the course."
Cobra PUMA Golf is woven into every aspect of the State Cup Series, from player gifting and team uniforms to on-site branding and digital promotion. Participants receive premium Cobra PUMA Golf apparel and accessories, while branded signage, trophies, registration areas, and social media content ensure year-round visibility. Beyond branding, Cobra PUMA Golf creates memorable experiences through appearances from ambassadors such as Lexi Thompson, Shasta Averyhardt, Blair O'Neal, and Justin Suh, giving juniors the opportunity to interact with some of golf's most recognizable names.
"Our partnership with the AJGA and the State Cup Series gives us a unique opportunity to support the future of the game. The series allows us to connect with talented junior golfers while creating meaningful experiences that extend beyond competition. We're proud to be part of a program that develops young athletes and helps make a positive impact in communities across the country."
The series also provides Cobra PUMA Golf with meaningful opportunities to build relationships beyond the players themselves. Through introductions to golf course board members, club leadership, tournament hosts, and industry stakeholders, the State Cup Series serves as both a brand-building platform and a valuable business development opportunity. By maintaining a presence at some of the country's most prestigious private clubs and destination golf courses, Cobra PUMA Golf strengthens existing relationships while creating new connections throughout the golf industry.
In addition to its impact on participants and host facilities, the State Cup Series delivers year-round exposure through AJGA digital and social media platforms. Event coverage, player features, photos, videos, and championship content generate millions of impressions annually, helping amplify Cobra PUMA Golf's presence among junior golfers, parents, coaches, golf professionals, and industry leaders.
The State Cup Series has featured many of junior golf's brightest stars, giving partners a direct connection to the next generation of the game. Notable participants and alumni include Miles Russell, Ronin Banerjee, Canon Claycomb, Nick Dunlap, Rachel Heck, Erica Shepard, and Sadie Englemann. With a track record of attracting top-ranked juniors and future collegiate and professional standouts, the series offers authentic alignment with elite talent and the future of golf.
As the State Cup Series continues to grow, so does its impact. What began as a collection of team competitions has evolved into one of junior golf's most unique platforms. Blending competition, philanthropy, leadership development, and community engagement. For Cobra PUMA Golf, the partnership represents more than brand visibility; it is an investment in the future of the game and the next generation of golfers.
About Cobra PUMA Golf
Cobra PUMA Golf is a corporate division of PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. Cobra PUMA Golf is an inclusive company, promoting game enjoyment for golfers of all abilities, attitudes and styles. The brands full-range portfolio includes Cobra Golf’s high-performance drivers, fairways, hybrids, wedges and irons, as well as PUMA Golf’s sport lifestyle inspired footwear, apparel and accessories. Fusing performance and style, Cobra PUMA Golf brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace. For more information, visit cobragolf.com and cobragolf.com/pumagolf.
