Acushnet Company
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The Acushnet Company is a sporting goods company that focuses primarily on golf-related products.
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[edit] History
Founded in Acushnet, Massachusetts by Phillip "Skipper" Young in 1910, the Acushnet Process Company focused on deresinating and supplying rubber to industries which required it, and over time began to make their own rubber-based products including water bottles and bathing caps.
In 1932 the company sectioned into two divisions: Rubber and Golf, both of which became quite successful. The Rubber division was later sold in 1985.
In 1935, the Golf division produced the Titleist golf ball, which has continued to be its most successful product.
In 1976 the company was purchased by American Brands (now Fortune Brands).
Circa 2005 the company is headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
[edit] Brands
Acushnet Company's primary brands are the Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra. Pinnacle and Scotty Cameron are sub-brands used for specific Titleist products.
[edit] Titleist
First played in the U.S. Open in 1949, Titleist golf balls are still the top-selling ball in the United States. Many of the top professionals also play Titleist clubs.
Titleist Pro V1 is seen as the primary "pro ball", and is used in professional tours.
[edit] FootJoy
FootJoy primarily makes sports shoes, but also makes a variety of sporting wear.
[edit] Cobra
Cobra is one of Acushnet Company's golf club brands.
[edit] Pinnacle
Is a second golf ball brand, used to market to the lower-end consumer.
[edit] Scotty Cameron
This is a specialty brand focused just on putters.
[edit] External links
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