Special event for Ping
15/10/2008
Golf apparel and equipment brand Ping, founded by World Golf Hall of Fame member and renowned golf club
engineer and manufacturer Karsten Solheim, will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary in 2009 and plans to begin its celebration at global golf industry event, the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show, which takes place from January 29-31, in Orlando, Florida.
“When my father, Karsten, designed the original Ping putter in 1959, and showed it to PGA Professionals, they
were hesitant at first. Once they tried it, they liked it and offered a lot of encouragement for him to market the putter. They soon became his best customers and promoters,” said John Solheim, PING chairman and chief executive on announcing the anniversary plans. “This helped turn his garage-based operation into one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of custom-fit, custom built golf equipment. It is extremely fitting that we begin our golden anniversary celebration at the PGA Merchandise Show with PGA Professionals, who played such a key role in our early success and the continued growth of the Ping brand.”
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