TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Feb.15th, 2017 – After a successful 2016 LPGA Tour for Jodi Ewart Shadoff and Radar Tires, Jodi looks to open her 2017 LPGA Tour strong, with her first tournament in Australia this week. The ISPS Honda Women’s Australian Open kicks off this week at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club in South Australia from February 16th through the 19th. After a career-best second place finish at the 2016 CitiBanamex Lorena Ochoa Invitational at Mexico City, Jodi looks to continue the momentum into 2017.
“I am really excited and looking forward to start my 2017 season in Australia this week. 2016 was an exciting year for me and I hope to be able to up my game in the 2017 season. I am thankful to my sponsors Radar Tires and Omni United for their continued support,” said Jodi Ewart Shadoff.
Omni United announced their partnership with LPGA Golfer, Jodi Ewart Shadoff in early 2016. The company signed Jodi as a brand ambassador for Radar Tires, Omni United’s flagship brand. As a part of the agreement, Jodi represents Radar Tires in the LPGA tournaments and carries the brand logo on her apparel and golf bag.
In October 2016 Jodi joined hands with Radar in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the highest rated nonprofit breast cancer organization in the US, committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer. Radar Tires has been supporting this organization for more than 5 years now and to date donated over $1 million USD. All through the month of October, Jodi wore pink and carried a pink golf bag to spread awareness and show support for the cause. Throughout the year Jodi was also part of a number of Radar dealer meets and programs where customers got a chance to play golf with the pro. 2017 will see an increased number of activities and programs involving Jodi and the dealers for greater promotion of the Radar brand.
From 2015 to 2016 Jodi managed to significantly improve her game, moving up from 206th to 59th in the official world rankings and working her way to the 32nd rank in the official money list from 98th in 2015. She improved on various parameters like number of birdies from 85th to 8th and overall finishing ten tournaments in the top 20. Her best finish was in November 2016, where she tied for second place at the Citi Banamex Lorena Ochoa Invitational at Mexico City.
“I have always believed in Jodi’s capabilities and see her as one of the fast-rising stars in the world of professional golf. I wish her all the best for the 2017 season. Radar Tires and Omni United is always there to support her,” said GS Sareen, founder and CEO, Omni United.
Omni United, in addition to Golf have other sports marketing programs with its flagship brand Radar Tires. For the past five years, Radar Tires has sponsored motorsports teams in several off-road racing series. In 2014 Radar Tires’ sponsored teams swept the SCORE International Baja races – winning the Baja 250, 500 and 1000 in class 10. In 2015 and 2016, Radar Tires teams placed top 3 in several off road points’ championships. For more information on Radar Tires and Omni United please visit: www.omni-united.com
About Omni United:
Omni United (S) Pte. Ltd is a tire designer, manufacturer and distributor. The company offers a complete range of consumer and commercial tires marketed under the brand names: Radar Tires, Patriot Tires, American Tourer, Tecnica, Agora, Corsa and RoadLux. Singapore headquartered Omni United was founded in 2003 by entrepreneur G.S. Sareen. As a reliable business partner with innovative products, unparalleled customer service and logistics solutions, Omni United has a global footprint and is selling products in more than 50 countries. Omni United’s flagship brand Radar Tires has been manufactured Carbon Neutral since 2013. More information on Omni United is available by calling 1-855-906-6646, by emailing info@omni-united.com and online at www.omni-united.com.
About Jodi Ewart Shadoff
Jodi Ewart Shadoff is a fast rising star in the prestigious Ladies Professional Golf Association ranking of women golfers worldwide. She is a professional golfer since 2010 and qualified for the LPGA Tour in 2011. Jodi tied for 4th in the 2013 US Women’s Open, 7th in the prestigious 2013 Kraft Nabisco Championship, 8th in the 2016 US Women’s Open and 2nd in the CitiBanamex Lorena Ochoa Invitational at Mexico City. British born Jodi is the brand ambassador for Radar Tires and wears the Radar logo on her golf shirt and other apparel at all tournaments where she plays. Jodi has been representing Radar Tires at all major global ladies golf championships in the US, Europe and APAC.
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