FORT WORTH, Texas (April 29, 2025) – Cobalt Golf, a leading manufacturer of premium rangefinders, has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with the Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird, the most prestigious award in men’s college and amateur golf.
For more than 25 years, the founders of Cobalt Golf have been at the forefront of designing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer laser rangefinders. Pioneering technology that is highly accurate, durable, and easy to use, Cobalt Golf has established itself as a premium direct-to-consumer golf brand. Trusted by players worldwide for delivering exceptional performance and value, the brand further distinguishes itself by offering a lifetime warranty on its products.
“We are honored to be a leaderboard sponsor of the prestigious Ben Hogan Award, celebrating excellence both on and off the golf course,” Jordan Vermillion, President of Cobalt Golf, said. “At Cobalt Golf, we share a commitment to precision, performance and the pursuit of greatness, values that align perfectly with the legacy of Ben Hogan and the exceptional student-athletes this award recognizes. We look forward to continuing our support of this incredible tradition and its celebration of excellence in golf.”
As part of the agreement, Cobalt Golf will supply its signature Q-6 Rangefinders for the three Ben Hogan Award finalists and their coaches. In addition, Cobalt Golf be the sponsor of the “Cobalt Cocktail Hour” at the Ben Hogan Award Dinner at Colonial Country Club on Monday, May 19.
“We are very excited to have an association with Cobalt Golf,” Harold Muckleroy, Chairman of the Ben Hogan Award, said. “Cobalt’s products are second-to-none in the golf world, making the company a perfect match for our award recognizing true greatness.”
The Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird annually awards the top men’s NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA college golfer based on all collegiate, amateur and professional events over the previous 12 months. The Ben Hogan Award has honored the outstanding amateur collegiate golfer at Colonial Country Club since 2002. Prior to its move to Fort Worth, the original Ben Hogan Trophy was issued at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, Calif., beginning in 1990.
Over the years, recipients of the Ben Hogan Award have combined to accumulate 70 PGA TOUR wins and amass more than $465 million in prize money on the tour. Since 2002, the Ben Hogan Trophy Award Foundation has donated more than $1 million to college golf programs, providing scholarship grants as well as gifts to programs that have suffered tragic events.
For more information on the Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird, visit TheBenHoganAward.org and follow @BenHoganAward on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For additional information on Cobalt Golf, visit cobalt-golf.com and follow @cobaltgolf on Instagram and Cobalt Golf on Facebook.
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