Sunbrella Announces Partnership with PGA Golfer Ben Kohles at Wyndham Championship

August 5, 2026  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

Raised in Cary, NC, Ben Kohles has built an accomplished professional golf career marked by consistency, resilience and success on the Korn Ferry Tour. After a decorated collegiate career at the University of Virginia, where he was a two-time ACC Player of the Year, three-time All-ACC selection, two-time All-American and the program’s record holder with seven career victories, Kohles turned professional in 2012 and made an immediate impact by winning his first two Korn Ferry Tour starts. He went on to earn PGA TOUR status and was named the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year following the season.

“Sunbrella is proud to continue supporting North Carolina-based PGA players as they pursue excellence at the highest level. As a North Carolina-based company with deep roots in the state, we recognize the dedication, resilience and drive required to achieve long-term success,” said Stephanie Cizinsky, senior director, corporate communications & activation at Glen Raven.

“These shared values are at the heart of our company and make it especially meaningful to champion local athletes as they compete on a national stage at such a significant tournament in our home state.”

In addition to supporting Kohles at the tournament, Sunbrella celebrates its 10th year as the official tournament volunteer sponsor, recognizing the 1200 volunteers who make the tournament possible, and a Platinum Sponsor at the event, enhancing fan experiences on the course through two signature viewing areas:

Sunbrella® x Agio Comfort Zone: Located beside the 12th green, the Sunbrella® x Agio Comfort Zone invites spectators to pause between holes and experience the comfort and performance of Sunbrella fabrics in a course-side setting. Featuring Agio outdoor furnishings with unobstructed views of the entire par-3, the space offers a relaxing, shaded retreat to watch play on the back nine. Beverages and light concessions will also be available for purchase throughout the day.

Sunbrella® Shade Deck featuring Agio Outdoor Furniture: Cool off and take in the action from one of the tournament's most comfortable and exciting viewing destinations. Overlooking the 17th fairway with views of three holes, the Sunbrella® Shade Deck offers a shaded lounge experience featuring Agio outdoor furniture upholstered in premium Sunbrella fabrics and Tempo patio umbrellas with Sunbrella. Guests can also enjoy concessions, enter giveaways and raffles for outdoor furniture and other prizes, and relax in style throughout the event.

As a proud North Carolina-based company, Sunbrella is honored to support the Wyndham Championship, the state's longest-running professional golf tournament and one of the PGA TOUR's most storied events. As the final stop of the PGA TOUR regular season, the championship represents a pivotal moment in the race to the FedEx Cup Playoffs, bringing together elite competition and a rich tradition that has defined North Carolina golf for nearly nine decades. Sunbrella's sponsorship reflects its longstanding commitment to celebrating the communities, craftsmanship, and enduring traditions that have shaped its home state.