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Eastside Golf opens first US storefront

Eastside Golf is venturing into retail. The Californian brand has opened its first US-based retail store in Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Michigan. Located in Terminal A and operated in partnership with travel retail operator Paradies Lagardère, the 300 square foot store houses a curated selection of the brand’s apparel and accessories. The...

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F&F considers legal options over “unilaterally initiated sale” of TaylorMade

Two Korean investors are battling over the ownership of golf apparel brand TaylorMade. South Korean fashion company F&F Co. Ltd. has accused private equity firm Centroid of “unilaterally” initiating a sale of the US brand “without obtaining F&F’s prior consent”. The move is “prompting serious concerns”, F&F said in a statement, with the company...

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Gap unveils golf-inspired collaboration with Malbon

American retailer Gap is launching a golf-inspired capsule collection with Los Angeles-founded golf lifestyle brand Malbon Golf that aims to celebrate “individuality and timeless style across generations”. The Gap x Malbon collection launches on June 6 and blends Malbon's signature golf aesthetic with prep-inspired Gap essentials, offering...

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Cole Haan to expand into performance apparel through Catapult Group deal

US lifestyle brand Cole Haan is preparing to step into the performance apparel category through a new exclusive agreement with sports tech platform Catapult Group. As part of the deal, Catapult Group’s co-CEO, Scott Davis, will take on the role of president of Cole Haan Golf, in which he will oversee global strategy and go-to-market operations....

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Devereux Golf partners with Johnnie Walker for limited-edition golf bag

Golf apparel brand Devereux Golf has partnered with blended scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker once more to create a limited edition Sunday Golf bag. Building on the success of their first two capsule collections, the Johnnie Walker Blue-Label-inspired Sunday Golf Bag comes in a deep blue shade with gold accents. Made from premium materials, the...

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Golf influencer Grace Charis launches golf apparel collection

Grace Charis, a golf influencer known for her slow-motion videos showcasing her golf swing, has launched her own golf apparel brand aimed at “adventure-driven” golfers. Charis, who has more than eight million followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, said in a statement: "Golf is more than a sport; it's a way to see the world, meet new...

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Devereux Golf launches second collection with Johnnie Walker at WM Phoenix Open

Golf apparel brand Devereux Golf has launched its second collaborative capsule collection with Scotch brand Johnnie Walker. Building on the first collaboration launched under the Johnnie Walker Clubhouse program in 2024, the second collection, titled “Keep Walking Collection,” includes an expanded range of apparel and accessories, including...

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Craghoppers launches debut golf collection

Craghoppers, known for its high-performance, adventure-ready clothing, has unveiled its first-ever golf wear collection for men and women, featuring advanced insect-repellent technology. The ‘NosiLife’ golf range combines Craghoppers' expertise in technical fabrics with the specific needs of golfers, offering golfers who often play in areas with...

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Sunday Swagger reports rapid growth in 2024

Performance golf apparel company Sunday Swagger has reported “strong growth and momentum” in 2024, driven by increased wholesale sales and expanded retail partnerships. Over the past 12 months, Sunday Swagger reported 94 percent year-over-year growth in wholesale sales and an increase of 25 percent year-over-year in wholesale partners. To date,...

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G/Fore names Suzy Biszantz as CEO

Los Angeles-based golf and lifestyle brand G/Fore has named Suzy Biszantz as its new chief executive officer. In a statement, the company said Biszantz will oversee all of G/Fore’s business operations, developing a strategy to optimise efficiency and drive sustainable growth. She will oversee all departments working closely with founder and...

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Head expanding into golf apparel

Sportswear and equipment brand Head, known as a leader in tennis, is stepping onto the golf course with its first golf apparel collection for men and women. The line has been designed by Ka Ho Kam, creative director at Head, to meet the needs of the “modern golfer” with a fusion of style, performance and sustainability, offering various capsule...

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Ashworth Gold Company founder returns as creative director

John Ashworth, the founder of Ashworth Golf Company, has announced his return to the golf apparel brand to assume the role of creative director. Ashworth, who founded his namesake company in 1987, ultimately stepped down from his leadership position in 1997. Since then, Ashworth Golf Company has continued to change hands. The brand was bought by...