David Leadbetter Announces Partnership with London Based Luxury Golf Brand Royal Albartross
London, England – Famed golf coach David Leadbetter has always counted himself as a fan of the luxury footwear and leather accessory brand Royal Albartross, and he will soon make his admiration official. In the next few days, the golf legend will become the official ambassador of the high-end leather goods brand. “We aim to offer golfers something truly unique, different than anything currently in the marketplace. We are proud to be recognized by of one of the top golf coaches in the world, who has always had an appreciation for our quality, handcrafted golf shoes,” said Alex Bartholomew, CEO of Royal Albartross. Leadbetter’s relationship with Royal Albartross began in 2015 when he became a loyal customer after trying on his first pair. Ever since that day, Lead’s signature Club Brogues have been a staple of his golf attire, often walking practice rounds with his Tour professionals around the world. “Partnering with Royal Albartross really just seems like a natural fit, as I’ve already been a loyal customer for so long,” Leadbetter said. “Given the amount of time I spend on my feet whether it be coaching or walking 18 holes with my players, I can honestly say that Royal Albartross’ shoes are the best I’ve ever worn. I get compliments on the look of them quite often as well.” In addition to Leadbetter, the top coaches at Leadbetter’s Golf Academies in various locations around the world, including LGA Director of Instruction Sean Hogan, will join him in spreading the word about this fashion-forward golf shoe line. “I hope to give back to fellow customers by helping them to take their skills to the next level out on the course," Leadbetter said. "And through our global network of academies, I aim to bring the unmatched quality and comfort of Royal Albartross golf shoes to our clientele worldwide.” As part of the partnership, with every order, Royal Albartross customers can unlock free access to the coach’s online academy, along with tips to help them to improve their golf game. Royal Albartross is also offering a 15% discount for all online orders through the launch weekend using promo code LEADBETTER15, expires 23:59 on 9/24/17. The partnership announcement is coupled with the launch of the much-anticipated Royal Albartross Supernova Collection, which feature a full-grain leather upper and high-end Vibram® soles. The latest collection aligns with the brand’s commitment to high-end style, comfort, and handcrafted quality, with a twist of modern design to liven up the often-staid world of golf apparel.
ROYAL ALBARTROSS Founded in 2013, Royal Albartross has captured the attention of the golf and athleisure apparel worlds. Its products, which now include belts, bags, and other accessories crafted from the finest leathers on the market, have distinguished themselves by their British design, Italian old-school craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality in every detail. For more information, visit https://albartross.com DAVID LEADBETTER Regarded as the world’s premier golf instructor, 2017 PGA Teacher of the Year, PGA Hall of Fame Professional, Golf Digest Teaching Professional and a regular contributor to the Golf Channel. His clientele includes 24 Major champions; seven players who have held 1st place in the Official World Golf Ranking along with many more of the world’s very best and most famous golfers. He is also the author of seven golf instruction books, making him the world’s top author of golf instruction books with well over two million copies sold. He has written and produced a number of instructional golf DVDs, as well as written and co-produced over 40 television programs. The Leadbetter brand of golf instruction products and services spans the globe and continues to impact the game of golf worldwide. For more information, visit www.davidleadbetter.com. THE LEADBETTER GOLF ACADEMIES The global network of over 30 Leadbetter Golf Academies spans 14 countries and includes over 60 highly trained certified instructors. The network of academies delivers over 40,000 golf lessons per year, as well as corporate events and elite junior training. The world-class instruction and unique programming at Leadbetter Golf Academies has helped thousands of everyday players build lifelong games as well as produced multiple Major champions and top 25 players on all Tours.
For more information, visit www.davidleadbetter.com. Royal Albartross Media Contact: Laura Seire, laura@albartross.com, +44 (0)7724 580217 David Leadbetter Media Contact: Wesley Adams, Wesley.adams@davidleadbetter.com, +1 407 787 3330
