cbdMD and Bubba Watson Announce Official CBD Partnership

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) has just announced that professional golfer, Bubba Watson, has officially partnered with Team cbdMD.

As part of the multi-year agreement – beginning at the second major of the 2019 PGA Tour season, the PGA Championship in Farmingdale, NY â€“ Watson will feature the cbdMD logo on both sides of his headwear at all PGA Tour events. The deal also includes a wide range of additional, integrated marketing opportunities to promote the cbdMD brand.

On Tuesday, April 30, Watson's official partnership kicked off with a tour of the cbdMD headquarters and lab. Today, Wednesday, May 1, Watson will be present in New York City as the cbdMD stock ticker symbol, on the New York Stock Exchange, officially changes from LEVB to YCBD.

Watson is a 12-time PGA Tour winner, with signature victories at The Masters Tournament in 2012 and 2014. In February 2015, Watson attained a career-high 2nd place in the Official World Golf Ranking. He is currently ranked 18th in the World.  "I've personally felt the benefits of cbdMD's products," said Bubba Watson. "cbdMD is the safest on the market and I am proud to partner with them to help millions feel better."

"By joining forces with one of the biggest names in the sport, we're excited to see how the golf community embraces the newfound popularity of CBD," said Caryn Dunayer, President of cbdMD. "We're looking forward to the continued success of Bubba, while educating the public on the many benefits of hemp-derived CBD."

To follow Bubba Watson, visit his Instagram page; for more information about cbdMD, visit www.cbdMD.com.

About cbdMD
cbdMD is a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand whose current products include CBD tinctures, CBD gummies, CBD topical, CBD bath bombs, CBD oils, and CBD pet products. The company also operates licensing and corporate brand management businesses as well as the products division.

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