Thank you for visiting FootJoyblog.com. We are excited to offer our readers the latest information on FootJoy’s core categories of shoes, gloves, socks, and outerwear. We’ll also provide an insider’s look at usage of our products on the worldwide professional tours.
Blog Contributors :
MARIA BONZAGNI
[Sr. Director FootJoy Gloves and Accessories]
Maria joined the Acushnet Company in 1990 as a FJ Customer Service Rep. She has held almost every job for the FootJoy brand, Product Manager of Footwear, Sr Marketing Manager of Titleist/FootJoy Gloves, Director of Marketing for FJ Gloves, Socks and Outerwear and now currently Sr.Director of FootJoy Gloves and Accessories. She wakes up everyday passionate of the FJ brand. More importantly, she is extremely enthusiastic in creating new ideas/concepts for golf gloves and accessories to improve golfers overall performance, feel and look of their game!
In the Bag:
Driver: Titleist 907D2
Irons: Titleist AP2
Putter: Cameron Custom “M.B.” Putter
Ball: Pro V1
Shoes: DryJoys w/ Boa Lacing System (another 35 pair in the closet)
Glove: StaSof, SciFlex among many prototypes for 2009
JIM CONNOR
[President, FootJoy]
Jim brought more than 14 years experience in merchandising and marketing to FootJoy when he joined the company in 1987. Jim began as the Director of Athletic Footwear and quickly ascended through the ranks to the role of Vice President, FootJoy Operations in 1989. Following several additional promotions, he was appointed to his current position of President in 1999 where he is responsible for ensuring the brand continues to build upon it’s position as a leader and innovator in the golf industry. A graduate of Ohio University, Jim is an avid runner and Porsche enthusiast.
In the Bag:
Driver: Cobra L4V driver
Hybrid: Cobra Baffler 20.0, 23.0
Irons: Cobra UPi (Korea prototype of UFi), Vokey 56
Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2
Ball: Pro V1
Shoes: FJ ReelFit
Glove: FJ StaSof
MIKE FOLEY
[Director, FootJoy Marketing]
Mike joined Team FJ in 2001 after spending 3 years at Converse and 2 years at Dorna, Inc (Sports Marketing). He began his FJ career as Associate Marketing Manager on the Glove Team before transitioning to the shoe category in 2003 as Product Manager. Having recently moved into his current position as Director, Footwear Marketing, Mike works closely with the Product Development team to produce FootJoy’s global footwear line and oversees shoe category-specific product launch strategies and marketing efforts.
In the Bag:
Driver: Titleist D2
Fairway: Cobra Speed LDF 15.5
Hybrid: Cobra Baffler 18.0
Irons: Titleist AP1, Vokey 54, 60
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio - Newport II
Ball: Pro V1x
Shoes: Classics Dry Premiere, DryJoys, ReelFit, SYNR-G prototype
Glove: FJ StaSof
CHRIS GARRETT
[Online Marketing Editor]
Chris joined the Acushnet Company in 2005 as a member of the Titleist Marketing department before joining the FootJoy squad in 2008. He scours golf websites and blogs on a daily basis for news that’s interesting and educational and brings that information to the blog readers. In addition to general golf news and insight, Chris contributes to the FootJoy Blog in all areas, from “inside the ropes” slideshows and interviews to Tour updates and video clips.
In the Bag:
Driver: Cobra L4V F/Speed driver
Hybrid: Cobra Baffler 20.0
Irons: Cobra FP, Vokey 52, SM 58
Putter: Scotty Cameron Detour (at the moment…)
Ball: Pro V1x (high numbers)
Shoes: MyJoys DryJoys Tech (Red Sox logo)
Glove: FJ SciFlex
ROB KELLEY
[Director of Brand Marketing, FootJoy]
Rob serves as FJ’s Director of Brand Marketing. He joined Team FJ in 2000 as the Director of Footwear Marketing after several years in the footwear/golf industry. Rob currently leads the brand’s communication efforts, whether it be TV, Print, Point of Sale, or consumer-direct dialogue.
In the Bag:
Driver: Titleist 905R
Fairway: Titleist 906 F4 15.5
Hybrid: Titleist 585H 19.0
Irons: Titleist AP2, Vokey 54, SM 60
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style
Ball: Pro V1x
Shoes: Classics, ReelFit, DryJoys, MyJoys
Glove: FJ StaSof
MICHAEL LOWE
[Sr. Interactive Marketing Manager]
Mike is a FootJoy “lifer”. He joined the Acushnet Company in 1997 straight out of college (Providence College…go FRIARS) and held jobs as a Customer Service Rep, Associate Sales Rep and Footwear Product Manager before moving to the his current position as Sr. Interactive Marketing Manager in 2002. Mike’s responsibilities include managing FJ’s global brand websites, online advertising and MyJoys custom shoe program.
In the Bag:
Driver: Titleist 907 D2
Fairway: Titleist 906 F4 15.5
Hybrid: Cobra Baffler Pro 20.0
Irons: Cobra S9
Putter: Cobra Optica SL-03
Ball: Pro V1x
Shoes: FJ MyJoys (any style)
Glove: FJ StaSof
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