Fascinating to see the news that Titleist has divested itself of Cobra, selling it to Puma:
Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), announced today that it has signed an agreement for the sale of Cobra Golf to PUMA AG. The sale includes the Cobra brand, as well as related inventory, intellectual [...]
I suspect it isn’t altogether surprising that changes in the industry occur during a year when many in the golf business are struggling. The most recent job announcements hit Angus Glen GC, which saw long-time president Kevin Thistle depart for Coppinwood earlier this year, and Nigel Hollidge from Bond Head move over to help run the [...]
I spent a morning last week at Eagles Nest getting a look at the new Titleist equipment line up, including the wonderful-looking FJ Icon shoes, which are designed to replace the much-loved Footjoy Classics. The shoes are stunning, though I realized I now own more golf shoes than my wife has regular shoes in her [...]
Last Thursday provided me with an opportunity to go and see Granite Club, a Tom McBroom design located near Stouffville. I’ve played it a few times — including a media day that now turns out to be nearly a decade ago. How the time flies.
On a lovely day in May, with the sun hanging high [...]
My weekly Sympatico/MSN column is now online. And yes, I actually have a few positive things to say about John Daly — though I frankly thought it more likely that I’d be writing his obituary than talking about how he shot 68 in Ireland, as he did today.
Here’s a taste:
Fascinating to see the same pundits [...]
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