Scotty Cameron
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Scotty Cameron (1962—) is an American golf club maker primarily known for creating putters.
Scotty was born in Glendale, California on November 8th, 1962. He later moved to Huntington Beach, where he attended Edison High School. He began designing clubs using a table-top mill in his mother-in-law's garage in Orange County, California. After working for many golf club companies, Scotty and his wife Kathy started Cameron Golf International and in 1993, one of their putters was used to win The Masters.
During The Players Championship in 1994 well known teaching pro Peter Kostis approached Scotty and mentioned that Titleist was interested in his company to design putters. The next day Scotty received a call from Wally Uihlein, CEO of Acushnet Company, and they agreed to meet. After several meetings, it was clear they shared the same vision and a business relationship was formed. In November of 1994, Cameron Golf International and Acushnet Company became partners. Now he has his own shop in California "Scotty's Custom Shop".[1]
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[edit] Collecting Scotty Cameron Putters
Collectors of Scotty Cameron putters have paid up to $30,000 for one of Scotty's putters. In September of 2006 the Scotty Cameron Putter Museum was opened at Hamamatsu Seaside Golf Club in Japan
[edit] Players Using Scotty Cameron Putters
Tiger Woods uses a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 made of 303 German Stainless Steel. 303 German Stainless Steel is a grade of stainless steel from Germany and Acushnet Corporation (Titleist's parent company) holds a Trademark (registration number 2930902) on the term GSS which denotes German Stainless Steel. Tiger's putter is 35.25", D7 swingweight and approximately 336 grams. It has a single sight dot and a red "cherry dot" on both the face and in the back cavity. The putter also has a blank sole and has "Tiger" on the left bumper and "Woods" on the right bumper although there have been variations with his initials also stamped on the face. The grip on Tiger's putter is made by Ping. Tiger has used a Scotty Cameron putter for all of his professional golf victories and his current putter (the one made from stainless steel) was first put into play in 2000. A number of other professional golfers use Scotty Camerons including those that are on staff of many other major golf companies (Nike, Taylormade, Callaway, etc.).
[edit] Major Victories
Scotty Cameron putters have been used to win more modern golf tournaments than any other putter manufacturer. Since 1993 more than 500 worldwide tournaments and nearly 50% of the 4 Golf Majors won with a Scotty Cameron putter.
- 1993 The Masters - Bernard Langer-thought to made by Scotty but made by Bettinardi by Mizuno
- 1996 US Open - Steve Jones
- 1997 The Masters - Tiger Woods
- 1998 PGA Championship - Vijay Singh
- 1999 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods
- 2000 US Open - Tiger Woods
- 2000 British Open - Tiger Woods
- 2000 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods
- 2001 The Masters - Tiger Woods
- 2001 British Open - David Duval
- 2001 PGA Championship - David Toms
- 2002 The Masters - Tiger Woods
- 2002 US Open - Tiger Woods
- 2003 The Masters - Mike Weir
- 2003 British Open - Ben Curtis
- 2004 The Masters - Phil Mickelson
- 2005 The Masters - Tiger Woods
- 2005 British Open - Tiger Woods
- 2006 US Open - Geoff Ogilvy
- 2006 British Open - Tiger Woods
- 2006 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods
- 2007 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods
- 2008 The Masters - Trevor Immelman
- 2008 Senior US Open - Jay Haas
[edit] Product Timeline
1995-1996
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- First line of Scotty Cameron by Titleist putters released (now referred to as Classics). All models took their names from locations in California: Newport, Catalina, Coronado, Del Mar, La Costa, Laguna,and Napa. Santa Fe and Sonoma models are added in 1996.
1997
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- Teryllium series is introduced. These putters feature an alloy face insert. Three models are initially released: Newport, Newport 2 and Santa Fe.
1998
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- Classics - Product line is revised and released with a new Oil Can finish.
- Teryllium - Del Mar 2 and “Long Neck” versions of the Newport and Newport 2 are released.
1999
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- Teryllium II - Second generation is launched. Polymer cushion is added behind face insert to soften feel.
- Pro Platinum series is introduced. These putters feature a non-glare finish and are available in four models: Newport mid-slant, Del Mar 3, Laguna 2, and Sonoma 2 mid-slant.
2000
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- Oil Can Classics - Series is discontinued.
- Mil-Spec Newport putter is released. This putter features different length, weight, and lie angle options to allow for custom fitting.
2001
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- Studio Design series is introduced. These putters feature a classic blade-style design, and are the first Cameron/Titleist putters missing the now-familiar “California” names. The model names are 1, 1.5, 2 and 3.
- Bulls Eye - Scotty releases his interpretation of this classic design. Two models are offered (flange and non-flange) in a “pro platinum” finish.
2002
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- Teryllium II - Series is discontinued.
- Studio Stainless series is introduced. These putters are milled from 303 stainless steel and available in four models: Newport, Newport 2, Newport 2.5 and Newport Beach.
Armani edition. These putters are milled from 303 stainless aluminium and available in four models: Newport, Newport 2, Newport 3 and Newport Brazil.
2003
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- Pro Platinum - Series is discontinued.
- Futura model is introduced. This putter is a radically different design than anything Scotty had produced in the past. The Futura is offered in standard and mid (44” long) models.
2004
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- Red X series is introduced. These mallet-style putters feature a high-grade stainless steel face insert which is intended to enhance feel.
2005
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- Studio Stainless - Series is discontinued.
- Studio Style series is introduced. These putters incorporate the insert technology of the Red X into the appearance of the Studio Stainless. This series features four models: Newport, Newport 1.5, Newport 2, Newport 2.5.
- Futura - Upgrade to the original model’s appearance, and the addition of two Futura-inspired mallet putters. This line is renamed Futura Phantom.
2006
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- Circa ’62 series is introduced. These putters feature a classic design similar to that of the Studio Design series and are named in the same numeric fashion (1,2,3 & 5). The ’62 references the year Scotty was born.
- Red X - Mid (43”) and Long (48”) models are added.
- Detour model is introduced. Similar to the Futura concept, the Detour features a very unconventional design.
- Napa Valley limited edition is released. 2006 pieces (1,800 RH & 206 LH).
2007
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- Circa ’62 - Model line is update with a new “Charcoal Mist” finish. The number 5 model was replaced with the 6.
- Red X - Two new models are introduced. These models do not feature the face insert of the originals.
- Detour - The radical design of the original Detour is adapted for use in two “conventional” putter models: Newport and Newport 2.5.
- Teryllium Ten (T10) limited edition is released. 2007 pieces in Newport 2, 2007 pieces in Newport 2.5.
- Catalina Classic limited edition is released. 2007 pieces.
2008
- Studio Select - Series is introduced -Update to the studio style, it has a higher toe to prevent pulling putts to the left and factory adjustable weights on the bottom, near the heel and the toe; a solid stainless face and the tour "cherry bombs" on the back and on the head cover; available in the Newport, Newport 1.5, Newport 2 and Newport 2 midslant models
