Christo Lamprecht of South Africa, former world No. 1, has joined Under Armour's tour staff.
The 23-year-old, 6ft 8-inch South African, who won The Amateur Championship in 2023, turned professional at the end of May after finishing second in the 2024 PGA Tour University rankings, earning him a full exemption from membership of – Korn Ferry Tour. for the remainder of the 2024 season. He made his debut on the Korn Ferry Tour in June – after turning down his invitation to play at the US Open – and has so far made six starts with a perfect 5th place finish.
Lamprecht recently graduated from Georgia Tech in the US, where he earned All-American honors three times, and was the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year.
After being signed by Under Armor to a clothing and footwear deal, Lamprecht said: “I like that Under Armor is a personal brand, they focus on family and being part of the Under Armor team. This affects me a lot because I used to be a family person. My dad is the reason I started playing golf, I am the youngest in our family and his only son, so we are connected through our love of the game. It's great to see a brand that emphasizes the unity of sports.”
“Finding the balance between comfort and performance is something I've always struggled with when it comes to clothing, and it was refreshing to see that with Under Armor we can offer a niche line between comfort and good looks.”
“I love the UA training clothes – all of them. I really liked the Drive Pro shoes; they have great options for playing courses. When I try to dress it down, I like to wear Playoff Polos, which are very breathable and casual. Even outside of the course, I live in the Meridian line, especially the workout shirts. I feel like I wear them every day.”
“With the Under Armor partnership I hope to continue to develop in the field of golf and athletics. I think Under Armor is also a brand pushing to make every aspect of play better – when they touch something, it's like it turns to gold. I'm starting to learn about the new technology that goes into my clothes and gear and it's exciting to see the opportunities that this partnership will open up.”
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