Tom Lehman Named Champions Tour Player of the Year

SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tommy Bahama, the popular lifestyle brand, salutes Tom Lehman on being named Player of the Year for the PGA's Champions Tour.  This latest achievement in his long and successful career means that Lehman is the only player ever to win the prestigious Player of the Year title on all three tours; the Nationwide Tour (1991), the PGA TOUR (1996) and now Champions Tour (2011).  Since his debut as a professional golfer in 1983, Lehman has established himself as one of the premier players in golf, continuing this through his three seasons on the Champions Tour, with five wins and 25 top ten finishes in just 43 events, including two Champions Tour Majors titles.

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Tommy Bahama, whose spirited mantra is make life one long weekend ™, has become a staple for the discerning golfer's wardrobe and for Lehman, who has worn the brand since 2002. "We are proud of our association with Tom," says Terry Pillow, CEO of Tommy Bahama. "He approaches not just golf but life with zeal, enthusiasm and a high standard for excellence. Those are the qualities of a true Champion and we are honored to have him as an ambassador for our brand."

"It's been a terrific year and I'm honored to be named Player of the Year by the players," says Tom Lehman.  "I also appreciate the support of my friends at Tommy Bahama and am proud to be associated with a company whose attitudes towards life and golf are similar to mine."

Lehman, one of the PGA TOUR's most recognizable names, is a 28 year veteran of professional golf with five PGA TOUR victories and four international wins to his credit, in addition to his recent titles on the Champions Tour. His most successful year was 1996 when he won the British Open and was ranked #1  on the PGA TOUR. He was a three-time member of the prestigious U.S. Ryder Cup Team and captain of the team in 2006, as well as a three-time member of the Presidents Cup Team. He is a true fan favorite and one of the PGA's most respected golfers active in a number of charitable efforts including Children's Cancer Research Fund in Minneapolis, Elevate Phoenix, HopeKids, and the Changing Lives Center for Women and Children.

SOURCE Tommy Bahama