J S INTERNATIONAL SIGN MONTY FOR GOLFING GIFTS LINE

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The initial launch will be targeted throughout UK high street stores in time for Christmas 2011.
Bijal Patani, MD of J S International said: “This is very exciting for us. Colin Montgomerie is one of the most successful golfers of all time and after the recent Ryder Cup victory and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, Colin was a brand we wanted to work with.
"Colin’s name and image is instantly recognisable for golfer’s as well non golfers. We look forward to introducing the Colin Montgomerie branded product range throughout Europe.”
Colin Montgomerie turned professional in 1987 and is one of the most recognisable sportsmen of his generation. In 1993 he became Europe’s number one, a position he retained for an unprecedented run of seven years. With a record of eight European Order of Merit wins, Colin was awarded an OBE in 2004 and was Captain of the winning 2010 European Ryder Cup team. He was also awarded the 2010 BBC Sports Personality ‘Coach of the Year Award’.
Colin Montgomerie said: “I am delighted to partner with J S International and I look forward to a long and productive relationship. Working closely with JS International, we will create a range of golfing gifts that all golfers from beginners to professionals can use.”
J S International Ltd, based in Watford, is one of the largest distributors of golf accessories and equipment in Europe. J S International has signed a license agreement, in a deal brokered by IMG Licensing, with Ryder Cup legend, Colin Montgomerie to create a range of golfing gifts and accessories that will be launched throughout Europe.