FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., June 13, 2012…Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC, (EWGS) one of the world’s largest specialty golf retailers, today announced that World Golf Hall of Famer & 3-Time Major Champion Billy Casper will be this week’s special guest on “GOLFBETTER,” the retailer’s popular Podcast series.
As the U.S. Open returns to The Olympic Club, Casper reminisces with “GOLFBETTER” host Tom Brassell, reliving one of the most remarkable comebacks in Major Championship history, as he captured the 1966 U.S. Open at The Olympic Club after being 7 shots down to Arnold Palmer with 9 holes to play.
In addition to his memorable run at The Olympic Club 46 years ago, Casper offers his insight on this year’s U.S. Open, discusses growing up in Silver City, N.M., and learning to play golf on his grandfather’s ranch, his early years on the PGA Tour, and his new book, The Big Three and Me.
Since its inception, the “GOLFBETTER” Podcast franchise has served as one of the leading voices in the industry, providing a platform for golf ambassadors and influencers, including executives from the game’s leading equipment brands, to educate, inform and entertain golfing consumers. Interview topics have included innovative new products & services, the importance of custom fit products, golf history, growth of the game initiatives, and much more, while some of golf’s greatest names have shared interesting and entertaining stories with Edwin Watts Golf’s loyal Podcast audience.
To tune into the latest episode of “GOLFBETTER,” visit www.edwinwattsgolf.com, and click on the “golfbetterpodcast” banner. All episodes are available in the “GOLFBETTER” archives.
About Edwin Watts Golf
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC (an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.), headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is one of the world’s premier specialty golf retailers. The company operates as an integrated, multi-channel retailer, offering the freshest assortment of brand name golf equipment, apparel, and accessories through its 95+ domestic Retail Locations, eCommerce Internet site (www.edwinwattsgolf.com) and Telephone/Catalog/Direct Mail sales (1.800.874.0146). Edwin Watts Golf touts a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable sales associates who can assist customers of all skill levels with lessons, performance fitting, special orders and repair services. The combination of the highest level of customer service, price match guarantee and reputation as the most trusted retailer in golf for over 43 years has earned the organization the right to be known as America’s Golf Club.
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