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ABOUT US
Buy a Bag, Give a Bag
With every bag purchased, Vessel gives a school backpack to a child in need. Since Buy A Bag, Give
A Bag was implemented, Vessel customers have helped provide more than 550 school backpacks to
children in need.
Around the world, millions of children are unable to attend school simply because their families
are too poor to provide the basic school supplies they need. In an effort to help every child get
an education, Vessel works closely with several incredible organizations that are helping deliver
backpacks to children in need.
Innovation
Vessel’s goal is to provide the highest quality lifestyle gear with 100 percent customer satisfaction,
every time. Our online bag customizer is the most advanced in the industry, putting the design
process right at our customers’ fingertips. Pick a bag style and get creative adding your favorite
materials, colors, and embroidery.
Quality
Vessel knows that premium custom bags are more than just fancy embroidery and needlework — it
is the effective blend of high standard material, superior design and top-notch customer service.
Fueled by that, each Vessel bag is designed with the individuality of the customer in mind. We
utilize cutting-edge production technologies and partner with expert workers to ensure your bag is
at the top of its class.
As Vessel continues to grow, we look to support our customers on their unique mission to do
something amazing in this world. We are committed to providing the best customer service; it is our
promise.
FACT SHEET
American Century Championship Golf Bag Auction
In partnership with NBC Sports and the 2015 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship,
Vessel will provide celebrity golf tournament participants with a custom stand golf bag, which will be
autographed by each celebrity and auctioned during the tournament.
Interested bidders can visit CelebrityGolfBags.com or text message the word “GOLFBAG” to 52182
to bid on their favorite celebrity’s golf bag. The auction will open July 14 at 12 a.m. and closes July
19 at 3 p.m. PST. Winners will be announced on July 19.
The minimum starting bid for a celebrity golf bag is $200. From there, bids increase in increments of
$50. All proceeds from the celebrity golf bag auction go directly to the Stowers Institute for Medical
Research, a research organization focused on the development of innovative approaches to treat,
diagnose and prevent cancer.
Last year, Green Bay Packers’ Quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ golf bag auctioned for $2,000, followed
by Jim McMahon, Roger Clemens, Brian Urlacher and Annika Sorenstam.
The auction generated $48,080.30 for the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
FAQ
Q: A
re all Vessel bags completely
customizable?
A: Vessel’s lifestyle and golf bag collections are
100 percent customizable. From the panels
and straps, all the way to the zippers, we aim
to reflect your personal style on the field, in
the classroom, or in the office.
Q: Isn’t Vessel a golf brand; why a lifestyle
collection?
A: Innovation and design are at the core of
Vessel. Our consumers asked for bags they
could use on-and-off the green; the lifestyle
collection was our answer. We offer the
most extensive customization options in the
lifestyle market. There is no limit to what
other bag types we could potentially offer.
Q: C
an someone help me build my
Vessel bag?
A: A
bsolutely! If you have an idea in mind, but
don’t know how to put it into action, our
Vessel customer service representatives are
more than happy to walk you through the
process over the phone or in-person at
our HQ.
Q: Can Vessel customize a bag I already own?
A: No, we cannot customize bags people
already own.
Q: When can I expect my bag
to be delivered?
A: V
essel bags ship in 55 business days, but
orders can be expedited to as early as 2
weeks for a higher cost (Note: Depending
on the estimated delivery date, costs can go
up $150 to $350).
Q: What types of bag silhouettes and fabrics
does Vessel offer?
A: The Vessel lifestyle collection features four
distinct bag silhouettes: backpack, briefcase,
weekender duffle and Boston, in canvas and
leather materials. Vessel golf bags come in
six different models: Original, Pro, Deluxe,
Player, Mini-Staff and Premium in premium
synthetic leather. More materials and color
choices are coming soon; check
vesselbags.com for updates.
FAQ (cont’d)
Q: Does the white fabric get dirty easily?
A: W
hile white fabrics tend to show dirt and
stains more easily, rest assured that all Vessel
fabric types are easy to clean! Leather is
extremely durable and lasts many years,
however, you will want to occasionally clean
and condition the leather. For synthetic
materials, a simple cleaning with mild soap
and water will go a long way in extending
your bag’s life.
Q: How do I know which
golf bag is right for me?
A: T
ypically, we recommend the Player stand
bag for recreational golfers. They use a
double-strap system to equally distribute the
weight of the bag on a player’s shoulders.
Staff bags are larger and heavier in size, and
are most often seen strapped to the back
of a golf cart. These are typically used by
professional golfers.
Q: W
hich celebrities and/or athletes use
Vessel bags?
Q: Do I have to customize my
Vessel bag, or can I buy as is?
A: Our bags are frequented by professional
athletes, including: John Daly, Marshall
Faulk, Wayne Gretzky, Anthony Anderson,
Andy Garcia and more! Our bags are also
frequented by corporations, including: Pure
Silk, Allianz, Rock Church, United Rental and
more.
A: W
e offer instant purchase for each style
in the lifestyle collection (Boston, duffle,
backpack and briefcase) in black canvas,
black patent leather and Vessel gold.
PRODUCTS
Golf Bags
ORIGINAL
PRO
DELUXE
PRODUCTS
Golf Bags (cont’d)
PLAYER
MINI-STAFF
PREMIUM
PRODUCTS
Lifestyle
BRIEFCASE
BACKPACK
BOSTON
PRODUCTS
Lifestyle (cont’d)
DUFFLE
POUCHES
LUGGAGE
PRODUCTS
American Century Championship
STAND BAG
DUFFLE BAG
CAMO BAG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Angela Rivera, Vessel
[email protected]; (619) 254-3818
VESSEL RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
AND NBC SPORTS FOR 2015 AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP
Celebrity Golf Tournament to Be Outfitted with Custom Vessel Golf Bags
to Support Stowers Institute for Medical Research
June 2, 2015 (CARLSBAD, Calif.) — Vessel today announced a renewed partnership with American
Century Investments and NBC Sports, who will design custom golf bags for the anticipated 26th
Annual American Century Championship (ACC) on July 14 – July 19, at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Club.
The tournament is held annually to benefit the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
As part of the partnership, Vessel will customize a stand golf bag for the more than 80 celebrities
participating in the tournament. Celebrities will sign his or her golf bag when they arrive at the
tournament before each bag is made available for auction.
All proceeds from the autographed bags will go toward funding medical research. Last year, Vessel
raised nearly $50,000 for the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
To participate in the auction, bidders may log on to www.celebritygolfbags.com. Bidders may also
participate in the auction via text message by sending “GOLFBAG” to 52182. Minimum bids for
autographed golf bags will begin at $200.
The American Century Championship is the premier celebrity golf tournament, featuring athletes,
film and television personalities including Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers and Larry the Cable Guy,
among others. This year will mark Vessel’s second year partnering with ACC and NBC Sports.
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is a world-class biomedical research organization focused
on improving the understanding of fundamental biological processes and using this knowledge to
guide the development of innovative approaches to treat, diagnose and prevent disease.
The Vessel stand bag is the finishing touch to Vessel’s golf line. Featuring its patented stability base,
pad-lock secure valuables pouch, and magnetic easy access ball pocket, this bag has both unique
innovation and premium design making it highly comparable to other bags on tour.
Last year, NFL player for the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers’ golf bag auctioned for $2,000,
followed by Jim McMahon, Roger Clemens, Brian Urlacher and Annika Sorenstam. In addition,
Vessel will offer 15% off a Vessel purchase for members of the military.
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Follow Vessel on social media during the tournament at www.facebook.com/vesselbags and
www.twitter.com/vesselbags.
For more information about Vessel, visit www.vesselbags.com. For press inquiries, contact
Angela Rivera at [email protected] or (619) 254-3818.
ABOUT VESSEL
Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Vessel is the top custom golf bag maker for professional
athletes, offering the best in quality and innovation. Each custom bag is handcrafted to
reflect the unique personality of every Vessel customer. Vessel’s product lines also come with a Buy
a Bag, Give a Bag component. In an effort to help every child get an education, Vessel works closely
with several incredible organizations who are helping deliver backpacks to children in need. Learn
more at www.vesselbags.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Stephanie Beyer, Vessel
[email protected]; (760) ­456-­9395
VESSEL PREMIERS LIFESTYLE BRAND AT LIBERTY FAIRS LAS VEGAS
First appearance of Vessel luggage and travel line
August 1, 2015 (LAS VEGAS, Nevada) – Vessel CEO announced its participation in the 2015
Liberty Fairs trade show taking place August 16­19, 2015. The exclusive fashion show marks
the first official appearance of the company’s new product expansion into the luggage and
travel line.
“Liberty is home to all the frontrunners of the design and fashion industry. ” said Vessel CEO
Ron Shaw. “We couldn’t think of a better venue to launch the first appearance of our new
lifestyle line.”
Liberty Fairs features the latest fashion forward trends and brands of the industry. Some
acclaimed brands that will be attending are: Toms, Quiksilver, Puma, Levi’s, Kangol, and
Jansport. Liberty Fairs also hosts two shows in New York and Florence, Italy.
The Vessel lifestyle collection features four distinct bag silhouettes: backpack, briefcase,
weekender duffle and Boston, in canvas and leather materials — ranging from $129 ­$699
USD. Vessel bags are available at www.vesselbags.com.
The lifestyle collection draws on Vessel customers’ experiences on the field, in the classroom,
or in the office. The bags are extremely lightweight, utilitarian, multi­functional in design, and
built to wear beautifully with everyday and travel use. All bags carry computers, iPads, tablets
and more in style; all offerings are unisex.
For more information about Vessel, visit www.vesselbags.com. For press inquiries, contact
Stephanie Beyer at [email protected] or (760) 456­-9395.
ABOUT VESSEL
Headquartered in Carlsbad, Vessel is the top custom bag maker offering the best in quality and
innovation. Each custom bag is handcrafted to reflect the unique personality of every Vessel
customer. Vessel’s product lines also come with a Buy a Bag, Give a Bag component. In an
effort to help every child get an education, Vessel works closely with several incredible
organizations who are helping deliver backpacks to children in need. Learn more at
www.vesselbags.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Angela Rivera, Vessel
[email protected]; (619) 254-3818
VESSEL LAUNCHES LIFESTYLE BAG COLLECTION FOR SUMMER 2015
Product line expansion releases luggage and travel gear
July 14, 2015 (CARLSBAD, Calif.) – Vessel today announced the release of its lifestyle
bag collection, marking the company’s official product expansion into luggage and
travel gear. With every Vessel bag purchased, Vessel will donate a school backpack to
a child in need. The announcement was made today by Vessel CEO Ronnie Shaw.
“Innovation and design are at the core of our company,” said Vessel
CEO Ronnie Shaw. “Our consumers asked for bags they could use onand-off the green, and the lifestyle collection is their answer.”
The Vessel lifestyle collection features four distinct bag silhouettes: backpack,
briefcase, weekender duffle and Boston, in canvas and leather materials — ranging
from $129 - $699 USD. Vessel bags are available at www.vesselbags.com.
The lifestyle collection draws on Vessel customers’ experiences on the field, in the classroom,
or in the office, and are extremely lightweight, utilitarian, multi-functional in design, and
built to wear beautifully with everyday and travel use. All bags carry computers, iPads,
tablets and more in style; all offerings are unisex. All bags are 100 percent customizable.
In an effort to help every child receive an education, funds from Vessel bag purchases help
provide children in the developing world with basic school supplies. Vessel works closely with
on-the-ground organizations that help deliver the bags to the communities most in need.
On the potential impact of the Vessel’s give back program around the world, Shaw added, “Our
Buy a Bag, Give a Bag program allows us to make global impact with our consumers. To date,
they have helped provide more than 550 school backpacks throughout the developing world.”
For more information about Vessel, visit www.vesselbags.com. For press inquiries,
contact Angela Rivera at [email protected] or (619) 254-3818.
ABOUT VESSEL
Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Vessel is the top custom golf bag maker for professional
athletes, offering the best in quality and innovation. Each custom bag is handcrafted
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to reflect the unique personality of every Vessel customer. Vessel’s product lines also
come with a Buy a Bag, Give a Bag component. In an effort to help every child get an
education, Vessel works closely with several incredible organizations who are helping
deliver backpacks to children in need. Learn more at www.vesselbags.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Stephanie Beyer, Vessel
[email protected]; (760) 456-9398
SAN DIEGO CUSTOM BAG COMPANY DESIGNS FOR SOLHEIM CUP
Vessel to supply unique country themed golf bags for the biennially Solheim Cup in Germany
CARLSBAD, Calif. (July 9, 2015) – San Diego-based custom bag company Vessel announced
it has been selected to supply the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Ladies
European Tour (LET), creating an exclusive series of custom golf bags for the prestigious
Solheim Cup being held September 18-20, 2015 at Golf Club St. Leon-Rot in Germany.
The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf competition highlighting the twelve best female golf
athletes from US and Europe. Alternating years with the men’s equivalent, the Ryder
Cup, features 28 matches over three days with media coverage in 140 countries.
“We are thrilled to have formed an agreement with the LPGA and LET,” said Vessel owner Ron
Shaw. “Our handcrafted custom golf bags reflect the unique flag designs of the US and Europe—
we couldn’t think of a better display for them than on the most reputable golf event of the year.”
Vessel is widely recognized for its innovative online customizer, allowing
customers to create custom bags in a matter of minutes. The company’s superior
design and high quality have made it the go-to golf bag maker for celebrity and
athletes including: Jordan Spieth, Michelle Wie, Andy Garcia and more.
To learn more about Vessel, visit www.vesselbags.com. For press inquiries, contact
Stephanie Beyer at [email protected] or (760) 456-9395.
ABOUT VESSEL
Headquartered in Carlsbad, Vessel is the top custom bag maker for professional athletes
and celebrities offering the best in quality and innovation. Each custom bag is handcrafted
to reflect the unique personality of every Vessel customer. Vessel’s product lines also
come with a Buy a Bag, Give a Bag component. In an effort to help every child get an
education, Vessel works closely with several incredible organizations who are helping
deliver backpacks to children in need. Learn more at www.vesselbags.com.
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ABOUT SOLHEIM CUP
The Solheim Cup combines the tradition and prestige of the game of golf with passion
for one’s country. This biennial, trans-Atlantic team match-play competition features
the best U.S.-born players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
Tour and the best European members from the Ladies European Tour (LET).
The Solheim Cup is named in honor of Karsten Solheim, the founder of Karsten Manufacturing
Corporation, which makes PING golf equipment. In 1990, the Solheim family, in conjunction with
the LPGA and the LET, developed the concept and became the title sponsor for the Solheim Cup,
professional golf’s international match-play competition for women. Held every two years, the
event has grown into the most prestigious international women’s professional golf team event. The
Solheim Cup is the most highly coveted trophy in women’s professional golf team competition;
some of the most memorable moments in the sport have happened during past Solheim Cups, and
berths on the U.S. and European teams are highly sought-after by players from both organizations.
The 2015 Solheim Cup will take place Sept. 18-20 at St. Leon-Rot Golf Club near Heidelberg,
Germany. The European Team enters the competition holding the Cup and will need 14
points to retain it, with the U.S. Team needing 14½ points to regain the coveted Waterford
Crystal prize. The U.S. squad holds an 8-5 lead in the series, which began in 1990, and
is coming off back-to-back losses (2011, 2013) for the first time in history. Juli Inkster is
captain of the U.S. Team, with Sweden’s Carin Koch leading the European squad.
For more information about the Solheim Cup and updated standings for each team,
log on to www.solheimcup.com, www.lpga.com and www.solheimcupeurope.com.
ABOUT THE LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950,
the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 members
representing 30 different countries. With a Vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by
showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe,
while dedicated LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through
teaching, coaching and management. The Symetra Tour consistently produces a pipeline of
talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via: www.LPGA.com,
www.facebook.com/lpga.official, www.twitter.com/lpga, and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo
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CONTACT
Angela Rivera
[email protected]
(619) 254-3818