The management firm’s new CEO has an extensive background in major golf industry executive leadership positions, including American Golf, Nike Golf, PGA Tour Properties (TPCs) and the PGA Tour. President and COO Mark Burnett is transitioning out after 12 years in executive roles with the company. David Pillsbury has been named Chief Executive Officer of…
Nike to Exit Golf Equipment Business
The manufacturer will stop making clubs, golf balls and golf bags, instead devoting its resources to shoes and apparel. “We’re committed to being the undisputed leader in golf footwear and apparel,” said Trevor Edwards, president of Nike Brand. “We will achieve this by investing in performance innovation for athletes and delivering sustainable profitable growth for Nike Golf.”
Nike Golf Unveils Line of High-Tops, Tights
The company unveiled its new look for 2016 on February 15, showcasing Hyperwarm golf tights, tapered-leg joggers, and FlyKnit Chukka golf shoes. “Golf has been lacking [when it comes to fashion], but it’s finally catching up,” said golfer Brooks Koepka.
Crystal Springs Resort to Debut New Jersey GolfFest
The Sussex County, N.J., property has announced the dates of its first annual GolfFest, to be held May 16-18, 2014. The three-day festival will span across the resort’s seven golf courses, and includes the all-access expo featuring instructor David Leadbetter, rides on a space-age Hovercraft, demos of cutting-edge equipment, free club fittings and clinics, family golf, and FootGolf.
Huntsville (Ala.) CC Cuts Rates, Allows Public Play
In a plan to save the 89-year-old golf course from bankruptcy, the club has slashed operating expenses, reduced monthly membership rates to as little as $150, and opened the course to public play on weekdays. The club filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early October 2013, and owes more than $1 million to Nike Golf, TaylorMade, and other creditors.
Nike Golf Appoints Francis to U.S. GM and Grissinger to EMEA GM
Nike Golf announced the appointment of Mike Francis to U.S. General Manager and Stan Grissinger to General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective by December 1, 2008. Francis will be succeeding Cindy Davis, who was recently promoted from U.S. General Manager to the position of President, and Grissinger will assume Francis’ role.…