Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist, winner of the 2009 LPGA Championship, was at the PGA Show sporting Puma’s 2011 Special Edition Golf Collection of apparel and footwear, which sets out to update a classic look with a bold and colourful edge.

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Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist, winner of the 2009 LPGA Championship, was at the PGA Show sporting Puma’s 2011 Special Edition Golf Collection of apparel and footwear, which sets out to update a classic look with a bold and colourful edge.

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www.puma.com/golf

The top-of-the-range men’s Hurricane Ultimate V3 jacket is made with Gore-Tex for the utmost in waterproof protection. Also featuring X-Static stretch lining, the jacket comes with a lifetime guarantee.

RRP: £300

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Stuburt announced its entry into the golf apparel market with the launch of a full range of technical performance clothing at the PGA Show. Broadening a product offering that previously concentrated on footwear and waterproofs, the English brand has taken record pre-season bookings for 2010 – up by a massive 128%. Concentrating on providing ‘tour-proven’ quality at value-for-money price points, Stuburt’s tour presence will rise in 2010 with Graeme McDowell joining Darren Clarke at the forefront of Team Stuburt.

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Hi-Tec launched its first ever Rainwear Collection in Orlando, complete with high value retail pricing. One of the highlights of the new range is the GR500 waterproof jacket. Hi-Tec describes the jacket as breathable and lightweight, and it is fitted with Lycra stretch panels to ensure flexibility. An inner mesh lining is designed to wick moisture away, the zips are seam-sealed, the sleeves are removable and a Dri-Tec waterproof membrane comes with a two-year guarantee. Hi-Tec has also introduced a pair of Winter Mittens and Beany Hat that are protected by ion-mask ‘hydrophobic’ technology.

RRP: £70 (GR500 jacket)

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EP Pro says it is the top-selling ladies golf clothing label in the United States. From EP Pro’s Spring Summer collection, Poppy Hills is a range of garments dominated by Bright White and Azalea Pink, such as the skort-shirt combination pictured, which is intended for wear on and off the golf course. The shirt is made from Tour-Tech micro-waffle jacquard fabric that is designed to wick moisture away from the body. The skort is made from stretch cotton sateen material, with a view to providing golfers with freedom of movement. Poppy Hills is one of three colour palettes for the season.

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Swedish brand Abacus exhibited at the PGA Show for the first time in 2010. Looking to present to the US market a European brand of innovation and technical excellence, managing director Sven-Olof Karlsson said: “The silhouette look, without being tight, is well appreciated. We cannot ask for a better start to our US business”. Abacus golf and lifestyle clothing is available in 20 countries worldwide, enjoying particular popularity in northern Europe and Canada.

www.abacus-outdoor.com

Cutter & Buck¹s 20th anniversary celebrations got underway in Orlando. A brand that started out in Seattle two decades ago has grown to have a global presence in golf, and it displayed its Autumn Winter 2010 range to the PGA Show. The collection has been designed entirely by Cork-based Premium Golf Brands and features two primary colour stories: Seattle (Red, Charcoal, Silver, White) and Tacoma (Black, Sky Blue, Khaki, White). The collection features long-sleeved polo shirts, knitwear, winter shirts and outerwear.

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American brand Zero Restriction showcased its first outerwear collection designed by Brit Piers Thomas in Orlando. With a proven background in performance wear with Patagonia, Helly Hansen and Musto, new design director Thomas has introduced his contemporary take on classic design features, and combined this with the patented design features, fit and flexibility established by Zero Restriction.

www.zerorestriction.com