Fans watching golfers like Jhonattan Vegas at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club might have noticed something shocking on his clothing.
The second major championship of the season is off and running, and millions of eyes are on players who are trying to capture the title.
In the first round, Vegas made five birdies in his final six holes to post his 7-under 64 at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina, giving him a two-shot lead over the rest of the field at the PGA Championship.
With him in contention for a huge victory, fans may have noticed an MLB logo on his clothing and others.
Jhonattan Vegas proudly sports the MLB logo on the left side of his polo, while others have it placed in various sponsor-like spots on their apparel.
Jhonattan Vegas -7 leads the PGA Championship after a 64! And round one-At Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte,NorthCarolina. pic.twitter.com/mzgXcH7UHJ
— Larry Fitzgerald Sr. (@FitzBeatSr) May 16, 2025
It turns out they aren’t just doing it because they love Major League Baseball; it is actually a sponsorship deal that dates back to an idea pitched by agent Dave Parker in 2013.
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A GOLF.com article spoke on this a few years back that detailed how the player would get paid for the logo exposure, and he also might entertain some of MLB’s biggest clients with a golf outing or two.
Shawn Stefani, the first to sign the deal, got free baseball tickets to his hometown Houston Astros whenever he wanted.
Jhonattan Vegas has been spotted at Astros games as well.
Jhonattan Vegas Made History After Just One Round
After one round at Quail Hollow Club, the PGA Championship leaderboard is chock-full of surprises.
Jhonattan Vegas played the best golf that hardly anyone saw Thursday in the PGA Championship.
Vegas emerged as the surprise first-round leader and made history as a result.
Vegas is now the first Venezuelan man to lead or co-lead following any major championship round in golf history.
