Acushnet Company

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The Acushnet Company is a sporting goods company that focuses primarily on golf-related products.

Contents 1 History 2 Brands 2.1 Titleist 2.2 FootJoy 2.3 Cobra 2.4 Pinnacle 2.5 Scotty Cameron 3 External links

[edit] History

Founded in Acushnet, Massachusetts by Phillip "Skipper" Young in 1910, the Acushnet Process Company focused on deresinating and supplying rubber to industries which required it, and over time began to make their own rubber-based products including water bottles and bathing caps.

In 1932 the company sectioned into two divisions: Rubber and Golf, both of which became quite successful. The Rubber division was later sold in 1985.

In 1935, the Golf division produced the Titleist golf ball, which has continued to be its most successful product.

In 1976 the company was purchased by American Brands (now Fortune Brands).

Circa 2005 the company is headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

[edit] Brands

Acushnet Company's primary brands are the Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra. Pinnacle and Scotty Cameron are sub-brands used for specific Titleist products.

[edit] Titleist

First played in the U.S. Open in 1949, Titleist golf balls are still the top-selling ball in the United States.^{[citation needed]} Many of the top professionals also play Titleist clubs.^{[citation needed]}

Titleist Pro V1 is seen as the primary "pro ball", and is used in professional tours.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] FootJoy

FootJoy makes golf shoes, golf gloves and other apparel but also makes a variety of sporting wear. Their golf shoes are particularly popular and are the number one choice of pros and amateur golfers around the world.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Cobra

Cobra is one of Acushnet Company's golf club brands.

[edit] Pinnacle

Is a second golf ball brand, used to market to the lower-end consumer.

[edit] Scotty Cameron

Scotty Cameron is a specialty brand focused on designing and manufacturing putters for the best players. Their putters have been used by the best pros on tour since 1993 and have been used to win many major championships.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] External links

• The Acushnet Company corporate site