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31/10/2022
SUPER COOL SMITH ADDS TO THE GALVIN GREEN SUNSHINE LEGACY
Team Galvin Green player Jordan Smith remained super cool during the final round of the 2022 Portugal Masters yesterday to capture his second Tour title in five seasons and his first since signing with the leading sustainable apparel brand at the start of this year. Playing in temperatures averaging 24°C and 73% humidity at the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course at Vilamoura, Smith delivered a stunning wire-to-wire victory made up of 27 birdies and three eagles - with an eagle and six birdies in a closing 8-under round of 63 - to end the tournament at 30 under par and beat Malaysian Gavin Green by three shots. But for soft course conditions calling for preferred lies, it would have been the lowest-ever winning score at a DP World Tour event over 72 holes at 254, one better than the official record held by Ernie Els since 2003. Since becoming a Galvin Green player, Smith has enjoyed his best season on Tour, with six top-10 places and two runner-up spots at the Ras al Khaimah Championship in the UAE in February and the MyGolfLife Open in South Africa in March. He currently leads the DP World Tour driving stats, while just behind Rory McIlroy with a stroke average of 69.60. He now moves up from 14th on the DP World Tour rankings to inside the top 10 and a chance of contending for top prize-money at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai next month, plus the prospect of a place in Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup team in Rome. When achieving his triumph in the sunshine of the Algarve, the Englishman wore a succession of new Galvin Green MARLOW shirts - finishing in the Blue & Lime style - along with contrasting Sharkskin NOAH pants and a Sharkskin WARREN belt. The design of the fully printed short sleeved shirts was inspired by pixels made into flowers and they come with excellent breathability properties, offering dry comfort and UV protection 20+, as well as stretch fabric inserts for optimum freedom in the swing. The yarn is made from 100% polyester, which pushes moisture to the surface where it spreads and evaporates. The NOAH pants, which are made from the same Bluesign® approved soft fabric as the shirts, incorporate a shirt gripper waistband and stretch function for comfort and a perfect fit. They come with front and back pockets in six colour options, including Navy and White. Commenting after his ball-striking masterclass, Smith said: "It’s been a long grind for those five seasons…but now I’ve got my second one (Tour win) we can push on for a couple more.” And speaking about his Galvin Green outfits, he added: "I love everything about the Galvin Green clothing. It just fits really well and looks very smart, as well as sporty. I don’t mind wearing bright or bold shirts, so I tend to pick the shirt and then match everything around that. I’ve had a lot of compliments about the shirts from other players on Tour.” "We’re so happy to see Jordan win another Tour title that his game has richly deserved this year,” said Nicholai Stein, CEO of Galvin Green. "While our brand has become synonymous with reliable outerwear for serious golfers, we pride ourselves on having developed moisture-wicking garments that offer significant benefits in warm playing conditions. Jordan has just added to the sunshine legacy that Galvin Green Tour players have created over recent years, including JJ Spaun at the Valero Texas Open in April,” he added. Galvin Green high-performance clothing designed for warmer temperatures includes options across a total of 49 shirts, 11 pants and nine shorts. For the full collection, visit: www.galvingreen.com -ends-