 | THE COMPANY STORY
Ahead was founded in 1995 by Mr. Ken Shwartz. Over the past 10 years,
the Company has been able to capitalize on the golfing industry’s
desire for specialized high-quality graphics on headwear and garments and the
brand-concious nature of those who frequent golf shops. As Ahead has
gained popularity and become recognized as the headwear choice in the golfing
industry, golf stars Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player have
chosen Ahead as the designer and manufacturer for their specialized headwear.
In addition, the Company is utilizing rising stars Retief Goosen, Jim
Furyk, Aaron Baddeley, Charles Howell III, Luke Donald and Sean O’Hair
to promote its products. Ahead (then as “Ahead Headgear”) was founded
and conceived in response to the lack of a dominant brand in the
golf headwear segment. Prior to the Company’s founding, this segment
was characterized by uniformity and featured little creativity or
excitement. Most of the golf hats created prior to 1996 consisted of a
logo and a few other graphics. The Company’s success has not gone
unnoticed, as the Company is proud to have been recognized recently by
ING as the recipient of their first place award for Product Ingenuity
for Emerging Companies, and by Inc. Magazine as the #1 Inner City
Company in the United States.
LEGENDS WEAR AHEAD
Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player, the “Big
Three”, all wear Ahead Headwear exclusively while on the golf course.
YOUNG GUNS WEAR AHEAD
Rising stars Jim Furyk, Aaron Baddeley, Charles Howell III, Luke
Donald and Sean O’Hair all wear Ahead Headwear exclusively while on the
golf course.
THE GOOSE WEARS AHEAD
Retief Goosen, the 4th ranked Player in the World wears Ahead Authentics apparel and Ahead Headwear.
THE BRAND STORIES
AHEAD HEADGEAR (see page 44)
The original... authentic... worn by famous golfers and average golfers worldwide.
AHEAD AUTHENTICS
Ahead’s apparel and coordinating headwear collection.
AHEAD HEAVY METALS & AHEAD LEATHER (see page 45)
Ahead’s deluxe line of metal and leather golf products.
KATE LORD® (see page 46)
Ahead’s line of fine branded women’s apparel, hats, and accessories.
AHEAD LICENSES
Ahead is an official licensee and manufactures products for many well
known golf events and organizations. Please realize that some licensed
products are not available directly from Ahead.
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