Abacus, the Swedish golf apparel brand, will take over outfitting players in the English Golf Union during competitions starting next year. The four-year deal will see about 60 players wearing Abacus shirts, sweaters and pants, and Abacus plans to develop a collection just for the English national teams. The deal also gives Abacus title sponsorship of the English Amateur Championship. Abacus is also outfitting the 2011 European Solheim Cup team, and is an official clothing partner of the Challenge Tour. The golf union’s previous sponsor was Oscar Jacobson. FootJoy provides rainwear.