FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., October 25, 2012…Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC, (EWGS) one of the world’s largest specialty golf retailers, today announced that LPGA legend and current NBC Sports/Golf Channel Reporter Dottie Pepper will be this week’s special guest on “GOLFBETTER,” the retailer’s popular Podcast series.
Pepper, who will serve as an Assistant Captain for the United States team at the 2013 Solheim Cup, joins “GOLFBETTER” host Tom Brassell to discuss a number of topics, including her role at the upcoming Solheim Cup; learning the game as a youngster in New York; her time at Furman University; and her memories of competing on the LPGA TOUR, highlighted by 28 professional victories, including two majors.
Additionally, Pepper, who is a huge proponent of the golf industry’s new growth of the game initiatives, discusses the new children’s book she co-authored, “Bogey Tees Off,” which encourages kids to play the game of golf. Proceeds from her book sales support the Folds of Honor and LPGA Foundations.
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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