Titleist and FootJoy parent The Acushnet Co., is planning a five-year, $120 million investment in its golf ball operations and what it calls “precision manufacturing capabilities.’’ Acushnet Co., CEO David Maher said the investment will enhance speed and efficiency of golf ball operations and stretching the company’s custom ball capabilities. The Acushnet Co., operates two […]
Category: Golf Equipment
Titleist Boss Maher expecting strong first half for golf industry
Rounds of golf in U.S. in 2020 increased by as many as 75 million, according to golf industry reports, most of them in the back half of year as a result of pent-up demand following the post-COVID 19 lockdown. David Maher, CEO of Titleist and FootJoy parent The Acushnet Co., expects-played gains in the […]
Swing Align launches Goal Post training aid for putting instruction
Creators of the Swing Align training aid, which helps golfers improve and maintain alignment, rotation, swing plane and connection in the golf swing, have launched the company’s first training aid specifically for putting, the Goal Post. A simple and compact learning device, the Goal Post attaches easily to the head of most putters to supply instant feedback […]
Purported Callaway shareholders attempting to block Topgolf merger
Five purported stockholders of Callaway Golf each have filed complaints lawsuits against the company and its directors related to Callaway’s proposed merger agreement with Topgolf. Three of the complaints were filed in Southern District of New York; one in the District of New Jersey; and one in the Southern District of California. One of the […]
Golf Datatech reports strong equipment sales for January 2021
Golf equipment sales in the U.S. began 2021 strong, according to Golf Datatech, which tracks sell-through numbers of at Green Grass, Off Course Specialty, and Specialty Online Golf Retailers. Golf Datatech reported total sales this past January improved by 43 percent compared to January 2020. Wedges surged more than 60 percent, while irons and bags […]
Bridgestone Golf ramps up ball manufacturing thanks to increased consumer demand
Bridgestone Golf announced today that its manufacturing facility in Covington, Ga., has increased production capacity by 30 percent to help satisfy the strong consumer demand for TOUR B golf balls as well as the new e12 CONTACT. Bridgestone Golf said it also increased its production staff by approximately 20 percent, the majority of which is […]
Callaway Golf CEO Chip Brewer talks “supply restraint”
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Callaway Golf CEO Chip President yesterday evening gave Wall Street analysts a behind the scenes look at one of the more overlooked aspects of operations – that is the expense and timing incurred getting products shipped from Asia to the U.S. Most golf companies ship their component parts, such as shafts and […]
PGA Tour Superstore eyeing more growth in 2021
Golf retail giant PGA TOUR Superstore says its plans to open at least six new stores in 2021, reaching the 50-store milestone by the end of the year. The company also reported record comp store sales growth while gaining market share for fiscal 2020 – despite its brick-and-mortar doors being closed for nearly two months […]
Charlie Rymer, Golf Tourism Solutions launch “Balls in the Air” podcast
Former PGA Tour player Charlie Rymer – one of golf’s more unique voices – and Golf Tourism Solutions, has launched a podcast called, “Balls in the Air.’’ Four episodes of “Balls in the Air with Charlie Rymer” are already available on a range of hosting channels, including Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Among Rymer’s first guests are World […]
NYT report: TaylorMade Golf on the sales block
TaylorMade Golf is on the sales block again, according to a story on The New York Times. The Times says TaylorMade owner KPS has hired Morgan Stanley to broker a deal. KPS bought TaylorMade from adidas AG in 2017 for $425 million, but really only paid $200 million in cash. Here’s where things go […]