Entries from the 'Player News' category

Bradley 2 Under At Nationwide Event

Posted by Basic Golf on October 16th, 2009 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Keegan Bradley, Nationwide Tour · No Comments

Keegan Bradley, playing in his second Nationwide Tour event of the season, is currently sitting at 2 under par after his first two rounds at the Miccosukee Championship in Miami.

You can follow Keegan as he closes the gap on leader Justin Smith tomorrow and Sunday on the PGA’s Nationwide site.

Bradley Wins Hooters Texas Honing Open

Posted by Basic Golf on August 11th, 2009 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Hooters Tour, Keegan Bradley · 1 Comment

Congratulations to Keegan Bradley for for his first place finish at this weekends Hooters Tour Texas Honing Open!Keegan Bradley Wins Texas Honing Open

Shooting 65, 68, 68, 68, Bradley finished with an 18 under par 270 to win by 5 strokes and take home $33,566. This is his first career Hooters Tour win, but we bet it won’t be his last.

You can keep up with Keegan on the Hooters Tour or any tournament by visiting his website keeganbradley.com.

Keegan is managed by Drive Sports and we’re proud to have him wearing Basic Golf! Congratulations Keegan!

Knox Places 3rd At Hooters Texas Honing Open

Posted by Basic Golf on August 11th, 2009 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Hooters Tour, Russell Knox · No Comments

Russell Knox had a fantastic 3rd place finish in this weekend’s Texas Honing Open on the Hooters Tour.  Knox shot 70, 69, 69, 68 to finish 12 under par and take sole possession of 3rd place earning him $11,013.00! And if that’s not good enough, Russell(Pro) and teammate Ken Hancock(Am) took home first place in the Texas Honing Open Pro-Am Shootout earlier in the week!

This has been a great week for Russell and we’re proud to have him as part of the Basic Golf team. Congratulations Russell!

Keegan Bradley Makes Nationwide

Posted by Basic Golf on April 21st, 2009 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Hooters Tour, Keegan Bradley, Nationwide Tour · 2 Comments

Congratulations to Keegan Bradley who will be competing in the Nationwide Tour’s South Georgia Classic this weekend!Keegan Bradley

The event is being played at the Kinderlou Forest Club in Valdosta, GA. You can follow all the action here.Keegan wears golf shirts by Basic Golf and is managed by Drive Sports.

For more information on Keegan, check out his website, keeganbradley.com.

Nationwide Tour Caddie Trey Bilardello Wearing Basic Golf

Posted by Basic Golf on February 20th, 2009 · Filed under BG's Staff Player News, Basic Golf News, Nationwide Tour, Trey Bilardello · 1 Comment

Nationwide Tour caddie Trey Bilardello has signed on to help Basic Golf promote our line of CoolDry™ moisture wicking golf shirts. Bilardello caddies for Matt Every on the Basic Golf's SportCool ShirtsNationwide Tour and we’re excited to support them as they make their way through the 2009 season.You can check out all of Matt Every’s stats here.

Congratulations Mike Goodes For Winning Allianz Championship

Posted by Basic Golf on February 15th, 2009 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Mike Bracken · 3 Comments

Congratulations to Mike Goodes for winning the 2009 Allianz Championship! His caddie Mike Bracken wears golf shirts from Basic Golf and we’re proud to have them on board!

Champions Tour Caddy Mike Bracken Wearing Basic Golf

Posted by Basic Golf on February 14th, 2009 · Filed under BG's Staff Player News, Basic Golf News, Mike Bracken · 1 Comment

Champions Tour caddie Mike Bracken, carrying for Tour player Mike Goodes, is wearing golf shirts from Basic Golf and we’re proud to have him on board! Goodes is tied for 4th going into the second round of the Allianz Championship. Coverage will begin starting at 12pm cst on the Golf Channel. For updated stats, check out the leaderboard here. You can follow Mike Goodes and Mike Bracken all season on PGATour.com’s Champions Tour site.

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Hooter’s Tour Winner Keegan Bradley Signs With Basic Golf

Posted by Basic Golf on January 22nd, 2009 · Filed under BG's Staff Player News, Basic Golf News, Hooters Tour, Keegan Bradley · No Comments

Chicago - Hooter’s Tour player and winner Keegan Bradley, represented by Drive Sports and Entertainment, Inc., has signed a sponsorship deal with cutting edge apparel designer Basic Golf, LLC.

Bradley, a 9-time NCAA Collegiate Tournament Champion and May 2008 graduate of St Johns University was second on the overall money list for the 2008 Hooters Tour Bridgestone Winter Series. Basic Golf will be outfitting Keegan with apparel for all of his professional events including the 2009 Hooters Pro Series.

“We’re really excited to have Keegan on staff with us wearing and promoting our apparel,” said Basic Golf’s President, Ed Lemire. “Considering how well Keegan played in his first pro season in 2008, we’re looking forward to a fantastic 2009.”

“Working with an apparel company whose focus is in line with our players is what makes this partnership such a good fit,” said Drive Sports and Entertainment’s President, Frank Giglio. “We love the look of Basic Golf’s clothing and we’re thrilled to have Keegan on board with such an outstanding company who is as passionate about it’s product and image as it is committed to helping us develop our clients across the golf industry.”

About Basic Golf, LLC

Basic Golf designs high quality, cutting edge apparel that doesn’t cost a fortune. Using CoolDry™ fabric, the SportCool and ClassicCool shirts wick moisture away from your skin to keep you cool and comfortable especially during hot and humid rounds. Each shirt is athletically cut and uses open hem sleeves and stretch mesh ventilation under the arms for a lightweight and comfortable fit.  Available in sizes S-XXL in a variety of color options.

Basic Golf - The Best Shirts…You’ve Never Seen!

For more information, visit www.basicgolfco.com or email info@basicgolfco.com.

About Drive Sports and Entertainment, Inc.

Drive Sports and Entertainment represents and manages professional athletes both in the US and internationally in several sports including baseball, soccer and golf. Based in Huntington Station, NY, Drive Sports engages in sports marketing, consulting and business development endeavors with sports companies and professional athletes.

Drive Sports is managed by President and CEO Frank Giglio, Esq. and Vice President Eugene Suh, Esq.

For more information, visit www.drivesports.com or email info@drivesports.com.


Russell Knox Places 2nd In Hooters Tour Event

Posted by Basic Golf on December 5th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Hooters Tour, Russell Knox · 2 Comments

Basic Golf would like to congratulate staff player Russell Knox for finishing tied for second this week at the Hooters Tour event at the Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, FL. Knox shot a 71, 67, 67 for an 11 under par 205 in the three day event. For more info, click here.

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Russell Knox Teams Up With Basic Golf

Posted by Basic Golf on August 29th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Russell Knox · 10 Comments

We’re really excited to have Russell Knox on board with Basic Golf. He’s had an exciting career so far and is currently playing on the Hooters Tour. Here is some background on Russell and some of his achievements:

- Spent his first 18 years in Scotland before coming to the US to attend Jacksonville University on a 4yr scholarship.

In College:
- Won the 2004 GEICO Direct Invitational
- 2nd Place (after playoff) at the 2006 Atlantic Sun Conference Championship (tied the scoring record at 13 under par)
- 2006 Honorable Mention All American

As a Professional:
- Won the 2007 Pre Qualifier for PGA Q-School at Cypresswood Texas - 66, 65, 66, 70 (21 under)
- 2 top 3 and 4 top 10 finishes (in the money) in 2008 on the Hooters Tour in 10 out of 12 events.
- Will be attending the PGA Qualifying School in October.

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