New York, New York – November 2, 2011 – Summit Golf Brands is happy to announce the appointment of Brad Faxon as Director of Players and Partnerships for Summit Golf Brands.
In this new role, Faxon will work closely with Summit’s Corporate and Wholesale divisions in creating new programs that will add value to their company’s partners while also managing their player and PGA professional partnerships. Brad will also interface with Summit’s Product Development teams to further improve each products “Course Tested” and “Course Approved” programs for both Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction.
“Brad is respected in the golf industry as both a player and as a person who continues to give to the game. It is this spirit that also represents who we are as a company, making him an obvious choice to represent our brand in the field. We are fortunate to have Brad on our team; his insight and passion for the game of golf and his instinct with product are unparalleled,” says Chris Heyn, CEO, Summit Golf Brands.
“I am really looking forward to working with the Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction Teams,” says Brad Faxon. “As the game of golf continues to evolve, so too are the demands of the players and our partners. I really believe the F&G and ZR Product teams understand that, and are developing products that golf enthusiasts of all levels, from professionals to amateurs, will really appreciate. On-course testing, with TOUR players in all conditions will be our benchmark for authenticity, ensuring our high level of standards. Some of the most recent tops are awesome to play in!”
About Brad Faxon
Brad Faxon had been one of the most successful players on the PGA Tour throughout the 1990s, a mainstay in the top 20 of the Official World Golf Rankings. Faxon has built a reputation as one of the best pure putters in golf history. He led the PGA Tour in Putting Average in 1996, 1999, and 2000 (when he set the single-season record with only 1.704 putts/greens in regulation). He has finished 1st on the PGA TOUR eight times and played on two Ryder Cup teams. He ranks 42nd in career earnings on the PGA TOUR. Faxon joined the Champions Tour on Aug. 1 when he turned 50 and wasted little time before registering his first Champions Tour victory at the Insperity Championship near Houston, his sixth official start on the circuit.
About Summit Golf Brands
The apparel industry’s three leading golf companies in their respective categories – Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction – make up Summit Golf Brands. Summit Golf Brands creates premium golf and sportswear products. Their brands play an important role in the lives of all golfers; enhancing and enriching the quality of their lifestyles, both on and off the course.
The power and range of Summit Golf Brands not only allows them to serve the industry in a unique and innovative way, but it allows them to continue to attract some of the most talented people who are the face of golf today. SGB’s goal is to continue to create highly desirable, quality products while supporting their customers with premium service. SGB strives to have the best management teams, designers, and employees in the business, and their combined experience and dedication represent the foundation of the group.
Visit Summit Golf Brands websites at:
www.summitgolfrbands.com
www.fairwayandgreene.com
www.zerorestriction.com
www.eppro.com
Contact:
Christopher Amrod
Summit Golf Brands
212-302-7255
camrod@summitgolfbrands.com
