CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Callaway
Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) is proud to announce that Tom Watson has officially joined its Tour Staff.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers ever, Watson will
play Callaway clubs and an Odyssey Putter in competition on the
Champions Tour, European Tour, and during his final appearance at
the Masters this April.
Watson's legendary career has featured 8 major wins on the PGA
Tour, led by 5 victories at the Open Championship. He has also
provided some of the most historic moments in major championship
history, including his iconic chip-in on the 71st hole
at Pebble Beach in the 1982 US
Open. He won the unforgettable head-to-head showdown that was
remembered as the "Duel in the Sun" against Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry in 1977. And in 2009
again at Turnberry, he thrilled the golf world by nearly becoming
the oldest major champion ever at 59-years-old.
Watson earned 39 career PGA Tour wins, was named Player of the
Year 6 times, won 5 money titles, earned 3 Vardon Trophies for
lowest scoring average, and was enshrined in the World Golf Hall of
Fame in 1988. He has been extremely successful on the Champions
Tour as well, with 14 wins and 6 senior major wins to date.
Callaway is excited to have Watson play its clubs in pursuit of
more victories. He now joins the company's impressive list of
legendary staff pros that includes Arnold
Palmer, Gary Player,
Annika Sorenstam, and Phil Mickelson.
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About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering
commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) creates
products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway
Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and
sells golf accessories under the Callaway Golf® and Odyssey® brands
worldwide. For more information please visit
www.callawaygolf.com.
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