FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., August 6, 2012…Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC, (EWGS) one of the world’s largest specialty golf retailers, today announced that 2-Time PGA Champion and the victorious 1991 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Dave Stockton will be this week’s special guest on “GOLFBETTER,” the retailer’s popular Podcast series.
Stockton, who was recently named the 2012 recipient of the PGA Distinguished Service Award, the PGA of America’s highest annual honor, joins “GOLFBETTER” host Tom Brassell, as the season’s final Major Championship is set to take place at Kiawah Island, the site of the famous 1991 Ryder Cup matches where Stockton captained the victorious U.S. team.
Stockton, who is also recognized as one of the most sought-after instructors in golf, shares his memories of the 1991 Ryder Cup matches where the U.S. prevailed 14 ½ – 13 ½; learning the game in Southern California; the signature putting philosophy that has become a family affair, as he teaches along with his sons at Stockton Golf; and much more.
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 in to 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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