Sun Life Financial, a financial services organization, has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with three-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan.
Under terms of the deal, Mahan, who was a member of the 2010 US Ryder Cup Team, will wear the Sun Life logo on the side of his
TaylorMade R9 SuperMax Fairway Wood in all competitive events for the duration of the agreement.
Although financial details of the deal were not released, Mahan's latest personal endorsement is believed to be worth approximately US$1 million annually.
Mahan will wear the Sun Life logo on the side of his head wear during all competitive events and has given Sun Life Financial an undertaking that they will have exclusive global rights to use of his name and his likeness.
Furthermore, the agreement, negotiated by the global sports and entertainment company, Wasserman Media Group, will see Mahan make personal appearances and
TaylorMade R9 SuperMax Fairway Wood on behalf of the life insurance company.
"I am thrilled to partner with Sun Life Financial and proud to represent their brand as I compete week-in and week-out on tour," said Mahan.