E-Z-GO signed an endorsement contract with John Engler, Jr., an Augusta native and former Clemson University standout who overcame life- and career-threatening injuries sustained in a 2003 car accident to earn his way onto the PGA TOUR.
Under terms of the agreement, Engler will prominently display the E-Z-GO logo on the left chest of his apparel during tournament play. He will also participate in company-sponsored events and promotional activities. In joining forces with E-Z-GO, Engler will promote the maker of the world's top-selling golf car (TXT), the Freedom personal golf car, and a complete line of turf and utility vehicles and personnel carriers. E-Z-GO products are acknowledged as the industry standard in performance, reliability, service, and custom features.
"I am honored to represent E-Z-GO on the PGA TOUR," Engler says. "E-Z-GO has always played an integral role in the golf industry and in the Augusta community. I look forward to helping promote its message and brand during my playing schedule."
"E-Z-GO is proud to be represented by John Engler, Jr. on the PGA TOUR," says E-Z-GO president John L. Garrison. "John's perseverance in the face of incredible hardship is a testament to the strength of his character and his commitment to the game of golf. We believe this affiliation will be a boon to John and to E-Z-GO, and we are delighted to support this inspirational hometown hero."
Engler achieved full exempt status on the 2006 TOUR after recovering from the severe injuries sustained in the 2003 accident. He recently earned his best finish of the year at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic in Madison, Miss., tying for 39th thanks to a final round of 5-under-par 67. The highlight of Engler's season to date came in June at the Booz Allen Classic, where he carded three birdies and an eagle on the first six holes of round two to en route to a career-best 65.
His performance is notable in light of his remarkable recovery from his accident.
On March 23, 2003, Engler's sport utility vehicle collided with another vehicle outside Augusta. Engler was pulled from the burning wreckage by a couple who witnessed the crash, with a concussion and a right leg that was nearly severed at the ankle. He has no memory of the accident.
In the ensuing nine months, Engler underwent six operations on his leg while fighting off a recurring infection, which required spending four hours a day, most every day from January-March 2004, in a hyperbaric chamber. The infection made an already-intense rehabilitation process even more difficult.
Once Engler's ankle was sufficiently strong, he began working with his instructor, Todd Anderson of Sea Island, Ga., to rebuild the left-handed golf swing that made Engler a three-time All-American at Clemson University. Finally, in early 2005, Engler was cleared to play competitive golf, and he earned his PGA TOUR card with a 13th-place finish at Qualifying School in December. The story of Engler's journey has been documented by publications such as Golfweek, Golf Digest, Golf World and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as PGATOUR.com.
Engler, 27, grew up in Augusta, where he earned Rolex Junior All-America honors before heading to Clemson University. As a Tiger from 1997-2001, Engler set ten school scoring records and helped guide his team to a runner-up finish at the NCAA Division I Championship as a senior.
No more results found. Under terms of the agreement, Engler will prominently display the E-Z-GO logo on the left chest of his apparel during tournament play. He will also participate in company-sponsored events and promotional activities. In joining forces with E-Z-GO, Engler will promote the maker of the world's top-selling golf car (TXT), the Freedom personal golf car, and a complete line of turf and utility vehicles and personnel carriers. E-Z-GO products are acknowledged as the industry standard in performance, reliability, service, and custom features.
"I am honored to represent E-Z-GO on the PGA TOUR," Engler says. "E-Z-GO has always played an integral role in the golf industry and in the Augusta community. I look forward to helping promote its message and brand during my playing schedule."
"E-Z-GO is proud to be represented by John Engler, Jr. on the PGA TOUR," says E-Z-GO president John L. Garrison. "John's perseverance in the face of incredible hardship is a testament to the strength of his character and his commitment to the game of golf. We believe this affiliation will be a boon to John and to E-Z-GO, and we are delighted to support this inspirational hometown hero."
Engler achieved full exempt status on the 2006 TOUR after recovering from the severe injuries sustained in the 2003 accident. He recently earned his best finish of the year at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic in Madison, Miss., tying for 39th thanks to a final round of 5-under-par 67. The highlight of Engler's season to date came in June at the Booz Allen Classic, where he carded three birdies and an eagle on the first six holes of round two to en route to a career-best 65.
His performance is notable in light of his remarkable recovery from his accident.
On March 23, 2003, Engler's sport utility vehicle collided with another vehicle outside Augusta. Engler was pulled from the burning wreckage by a couple who witnessed the crash, with a concussion and a right leg that was nearly severed at the ankle. He has no memory of the accident.
In the ensuing nine months, Engler underwent six operations on his leg while fighting off a recurring infection, which required spending four hours a day, most every day from January-March 2004, in a hyperbaric chamber. The infection made an already-intense rehabilitation process even more difficult.
Once Engler's ankle was sufficiently strong, he began working with his instructor, Todd Anderson of Sea Island, Ga., to rebuild the left-handed golf swing that made Engler a three-time All-American at Clemson University. Finally, in early 2005, Engler was cleared to play competitive golf, and he earned his PGA TOUR card with a 13th-place finish at Qualifying School in December. The story of Engler's journey has been documented by publications such as Golfweek, Golf Digest, Golf World and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as PGATOUR.com.
Engler, 27, grew up in Augusta, where he earned Rolex Junior All-America honors before heading to Clemson University. As a Tiger from 1997-2001, Engler set ten school scoring records and helped guide his team to a runner-up finish at the NCAA Division I Championship as a senior.