{"id":125924,"date":"2022-05-31T13:30:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T11:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mygolfway.com\/?p=125924"},"modified":"2024-03-01T17:33:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:33:46","slug":"mizuno-golf-the-clutch-pro-tour-hits-new-gear-renamed-as-the-mizuno-next-gen-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygolfway.com\/en\/mizuno-golf-the-clutch-pro-tour-hits-new-gear-renamed-as-the-mizuno-next-gen-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Mizuno Golf \u2013 The Clutch Pro Tour hits a new gear, renamed as \u2018The Mizuno Next Gen Series\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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May 31, 2022 –<\/strong> Mizuno has announced that its involvement with the Clutch Pro Tour is about to hit a new gear \u2013 and renamed \u2018The Mizuno Next Gen Series\u2019. Over 2022, the Mizuno Next Gen Series<\/strong> will offer 25 UK events with a total prize fund of \u00a3700,000 \u2013 including 6 \u2018majors\u2019, with 44 Challenge Tour, 5 DP World Tour and 1 LET invite on offer.<\/p>\n

The multi-year title sponsorship deepens Mizuno\u2019s investment in a tour that provides vital playing opportunities for young professionals in the UK.<\/p>\n

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Tom Hayward<\/strong>, the founder of the Clutch Pro Tour<\/strong> believes that Mizuno\u2019s involvement will provide a platform to increase the number and quality of events.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal was always to make the Tour sustainable. Young players need opportunities to play in a real tournament environment at quality venues. With practice balls, food and a prize fund to make it worth their while. So many talented players are forced to give up before finding out if they have what it takes. With Mizuno on board, we\u2019re more secure, able to keep broadening those opportunities and extending the player\u2019s limits.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mizuno\u2019s Tour Operations Manager, Alex Thorne<\/strong> recognised that Mizuno\u2019s renewed focus on emerging talent was closely aligned with the Clutch Pro Tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is a huge move for Mizuno and reflects how much the professional game is changing.\u00a0 Players at the elite end are now so well looked after \u2013 we\u2019ve realised that Mizuno\u2019s resources aren\u2019t needed there from a financial perspective. The other end of the professional game is where the real challenges exist. Younger players need support with equipment, quality events to play in, and prize funds that enable them to make a living, as well as a route to the next level of the game. We\u2019ve been so impressed with what The Clutch Pro Tour has given the game – this was a natural progression for both sides.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In addition to increasing funding and becoming title sponsor, Mizuno<\/strong> will also look to recruit several younger players coming through the Tour.\u00a0 In 2022 Mizuno announced its youngest ever tour team with 2-time Clutch Pro Tour winner OJ Farrell<\/strong> and 2020 British Amateur Champion Joe Long<\/strong> joining its ranks. Through association with the Tour, Mizuno expects to deepen its recruitment of young talent.<\/p>\n

Alex Thorne<\/strong> continued: \u201cThere\u2019s a legacy of world #1s and major winners to have played Mizuno equipment \u2013 and it\u2019s our responsibility to make sure that continues. We believe the most meaningful way to do that is to work with young talented players and help them make those strides to the game\u2019s elite level.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Summary of Mizuno Next Gen Series for 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n