Klipsch Audio Announces Multi-Year Partnership with the PGA TOUR
Klipsch to create official licensed products of the PGA TOUR
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (June 8, 2021) — Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, Klipsch®, a tech-driven premium global audio company, is pleased to announce it has formed a Licensed multi-year relationship as an Official Licensee of the PGA TOUR for wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers. Klipsch will develop sleek, smart, and premium audio solutions that allow fans to experience PGA TOUR action like never before—whether they are at home or on the go.
The initial Klipsch and PGA TOUR audio product lineup include:
The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport PGA TOUR Edition earphones — engineered for extreme performance and designed to stay dry and in place through anything life throws at them. Available June 2021 (US MSRP $249).
Key features include:
- Dust and water-tight earphones and case (rated IP67) with moisture removal system ensure the earphones remain dry.
Transparency mode to hear surroundings at the touch of a button.
- Six sizes of patented Klipsch ear tips, one pair of memory foam ear tips, and three sizes of no-budge ear wings ensure a customized, comfortable, and secure fit.
- The case charges via USB-C or included putting-green-inspired wireless charging pad.
- Up to 32 hours of battery (8 hours in the earphones).
- PGA TOURs signature blue and red color pallet, complete with the PGA TOUR logo.
- Works with Klipsch Connect App for product updates, EQ adjustments, QuickStart guide, troubleshooting, battery status, and transparency controls, and more.
The Klipsch Groove® Portable Bluetooth Speaker PGA TOUR Edition – a small speaker that delivers big and detailed sound on the go. The product is splash and dustproof (rated IP56), features a USB rechargeable battery with an 8-hour life, and wireless or top-mount button control. Available July 2021 (US MSRP $129).
“We are excited to introduce the first two products of the collection. This partnership combines two of my greatest passions – premium audio solutions and golf, which I believe will resonate similarly with Klipsch and PGA TOUR fans alike,” said Tommy Jacobs, SVP of Sales and Marketing at Klipsch Audio. “Avid golfers can now elevate their game with the most premium earphones and speakers on the market today.”
“Adding Klipsch to the PGA TOUR’s licensed portfolio is a natural fit,” noted Len Brown, Chief Legal Officer and EVP Licensing. “Klipsch produces quality products, and more and more we are seeing golfers enjoying our sport socially with music as a centerpiece.”
To learn more about these products, visit Klipsch.com.
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About Klipsch Audio
Celebrating 75 years of legendary audio in 2021.
In 1946 Paul W. Klipsch, inventor, acoustics pioneer, and maverick, founded Klipsch Audio with the sole purpose of bringing the power, detail, and emotion of the live music experience into his living room. Through the use of highly efficient speaker designs, handcrafted cabinetry, and a thirst for real engineering breakthroughs – Klipsch, the great American loudspeaker company, was born in Hope, AR. Today, our diverse range of quality audio products includes speakers and headphones for almost any consumer and professional application – including cinema, whole-house, wireless, home theater, and portable offerings. Honoring our founder’s legacy, Klipsch continues to be the legendary high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and aficionados around the world. We are the Keepers of the Sound®.
About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires, and positively impacts our fans, partners, and communities worldwide.
The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada, and PGA TOUR Series-China. Members on the PGA TOUR represent the world’s best players, hailing from 29 countries and territories (94 members are from outside the United States). Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to 216 countries and territories in 28 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.2 billion.
Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, on the PGA TOUR app
and on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram (in English, Spanish and Korean), LinkedIn, Twitter, WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, and Douyin.