ProQuip was proud to supply the victorious 2010 European Ryder Cup Team at Celtic Manor. The team suits were well used as the heavens opened on the first day of play. In a strange turn of events, the US Ryder Cup team also wore ProQuip Waterproofs for a large part of the event
ProQuip was approached by USA team officials during the suspension of play on the first morning.
A list of sizes of USA team members was supplied to ProQuip at approximately 10.30am on Friday following heavy rain in the morning session, leading to a suspension of play.
ProQuip’s Managing Director, Richard Head, who personally fitted all the European Team players for their rain suits, sourced a number of ProQuip’s TourFlex suits from the merchandise store and supplied these to USA Team officials.
“We were very surprised to be put on standby to help the USA Ryder Cup Team with their rain suits within a few hours of the Ryder Cup starting,” said Richard Head. “However, for the sake of the match, we were happy to help and supply back-up weatherwear.
“From the European Team’s perspective, we had anticipated rain and the team was well equipped for the conditions,” continued Richard Head. “Our Ultralite Tour technology has resulted in the lightest and quietest Ryder Cup rain suit ever – and one that is effective in all conditions, keeping players dry and comfortable.”
During the suspension of play, Ian Poulter was interviewed live on Sky Sports about the USA Team’s situation. Poulter replied: “All I can say is that our waterproofs are keeping us nice and dry.”