English Golfer Tom Lewis Turns Professional and Signs with Marketing Company IMG

English Golfer Tom Lewis, member of the victorious GB&I Walker Cup team and winner of the 2011 Open Championship Silver Medal, announced that he has turned professional and signed with IMG, for worldwide management and marketing representation.

Tom has agreed deals with Ping, Titleist/FootJoy, Tullow Oil and Upper Deck which will help him secure financial standing as he looks to make his mark in the professional ranks

“IMG’s management credentials are second to none in the industry and I am very happy to be joining their team of players that includes many of the world’s best,” Tom said.

Part of the victorious GB&I Walker Cup team last weekend, Tom has enjoyed a distinguished amateur career including wins at the 2009 Boys Amateur Championship and, more recently, at the 2011 St Andrews Links Trophy. He grew in popularity when he was tied for the lead on the opening day of the 2011 Open.