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UPPER DECK HIGHLIGHTS GOLF TRADING CARDS AND CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF HISTORY

Carlsbad, CA (Feb. 5, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is continuing a 25-year tradition of setting the standard with industry-leading golf collectibles with a 2026 lineup that highlights a diverse style of trading cards, applying a variety of their historic brands and featuring leaders in the sport of golf. 

To mark the 25th Anniversary of Upper Deck Golf, this year’s set pays homage to its very first release in 2001, which featured a star-studded checklist headlined by Upper Deck Exclusive Spokesperson Tiger Woods and his rookie card. 2026 Upper Deck Golf will again be headlined by Spokesperson Tiger Woods, with a unique buyback program. There will be 25 Tiger Woods rookie cards that are signed, numbered, and stamped with a commemorative 25th Anniversary stamp. There will also be 25 sets each of the ‘Tiger’s Tales’ insert and the entire 200-card base set that are numbered to 25 and stamped with the 25th Anniversary stamp. 

“This year’s Upper Deck Golf is a celebration of 25 years of premium golf products and our long-standing relationship with one of the greatest players to ever pick up a golf club,” said Paul Zickler, Upper Deck Director of Sports Brands. “Golf is hugely important to us at Upper Deck. With our headquarters in the middle of a major golf hub in Carlsbad, California, we’re inspired and passionate about continuing to innovate and produce premium golf collectibles.” 

Upper Deck Golf will feature flagship and fan-favorite inserts and players. Headlining this year’s featured rookie class are world number two, two-time major champion, and Olympic gold medalist Nelly Korda, Masters winner Hideki Matsuyama, LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko, top ranked amateur Jackson Koivun and top ranked junior Miles Russell. They will all have Young Guns cards, including outburst parallels with gold 1-of-1’s. Another insert, Retrospective Rookies, features top golfers who haven’t had a Young Guns card in the past, including Tiger Woods, Collin Morikawa, Jim Furyk, Annika Sorenstam, Michelle Wie West, and Lexi Thompson. Each player’s card design reflects the Young Guns design from their debut year. Collectors will also recognize familiar Upper Deck inserts including Dazzlers and UD Canvas. 

2026 Upper Deck Golf releases on February 18, 2026, at Certified Diamond dealers worldwide as well as mass retailers. Upper Deck will continue a consistent calendar of golf trading card sets throughout the year. Here’s a sneak peak of what collectors can expect to see through the end of 2026:  

• 2026 Allure Golf: The company‘s first chromium golf product 

• 2026 Fleer Ultra Golf: Featuring unique insert cards and full-bleed images  

• 2026 Artifacts Golf: A memorabilia and relic-focused set highlighted by event and tournament worn memorabilia, and autograph memorabilia cards  

For more information on all these products and to stay up to date on release timing, please visit UpperDeck.com. 

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About Upper Deck 

Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation, and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors of all kinds. 

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Upper Deck Celebrates Everett Misenas with Heroic Inspirations Card

Everett Misenas is a staple in the collecting community in Edmonton. You can usually find him at Wayne’s Sports Cards & Collectibles – his happy place. For years Everett has loved all things hockey – playing, watching, learning about team and player stats, and of course collecting hockey cards. In fact, his dream is to one day own his own hobby shop, and help bring the joy he finds in collecting to others. So when Upper Deck heard about Everett’s story, we knew we wanted to honor him as part of our Heroic Inspirations program.

At four years old, Everett was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He underwent many major surgeries and treatments to get the tumor under control. Everett will need various medications and interventions for the rest of his life, and has recently begun a clinical trial in hopes of limiting future surgeries and radiation. Now 13 years old, Everett has been an inspiration to everyone he’s come into contact with. Through all the treatments, surgeries, needles, ER visits, tests, hospital stays, and uncertainty, Everett’s bravery and peace of soul continues to uplift those around him.

In addition to his love of hockey and collecting, Everett also enjoys reading, playing video games, yo-yoing, going to the movies, and serving during Church services. Everett and his siblings love playing with their puppy, Jack. The eldest child of parents Matt and Kyla, they describe Everett as a temperate and responsible son, who loves and cares for his younger sister Amelia and younger brother Isaac.

Along with receiving his own Heroic Inspirations card, Everett recently had the chance to be general manager for the day at the grand re-opening of Wayne’s Sports Cards & Collectibles. He started off the festivities by cutting the ceremonial ribbon. He also gave the staff a pep-talk before the big day, greeted customers, negotiated deals, selected a special product for the ‘Everett Sale of the Day’, and of course, gave out (and signed?) his Heroic Inspirations cards. 

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Upper Deck Celebrates With 2022 NHL Draft Moments Promotional Set

With all eyes on Montreal for the NHL Draft, Upper Deck will be there to provide fans with countless activities. However, if you’re not in the area, shops throughout Canada can celebrate the Draft with a special promotion offered exclusively through Universal Distribution. Upper Deck created a 12-card Draft Moments promotional set that will be [...]