Nautica Renews Sponsorship Deal With PGA Tour Player Cameron Tringale

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nautica brand, a division of VF Sportswear Inc., which is a subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), announced today that it will be extending its marketing partnership with PGA Tour player Cameron Tringale for an additional two years.  This will make a total of four years that Tringale has represented the brand.

As part of the agreement, Tringale will continue to wear Nautica apparel on course, focusing on performance golf shirts and pants, as well as complementary sweaters, belts and outerwear.

"We are excited to continue our partnership with Cameron Tringale," said Karen Murray, President of Nautica.  "He is a great representative for the Nautica brand, and all that it stands for: an active lifestyle, youthful energy, and strong determination."

In addition to wearing the brand's apparel, Tringale will be featured in Nautica print advertising campaigns along with in-store advertising, and he will be showcased throughout the Nautica website and social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.  Consumers are able to purchase the Tech Pique Polo online now at www.nautica.com and at participating national retailers in the United States.

"I am excited to continue my partnership with Nautica," said Cameron Tringale.  "Nautica apparel continues to provide me with the combination of classic style with the performance attributes that I need to compete on the course."

Tringale is one of the more active players on the PGA TOUR having made 23 cuts in 29 starts leading into the BMW Championship.  He has been consistent throughout the season with eight top 25 finishes, including three top five finishes with a career best tie for second two weekends ago at The Barclays. Tringale currently sits 18th in the FedExCup standings as the third week of the playoffs begin.

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