Golf New Zealand partner with Acushnet

Golf New Zealand partner with Acushnet

Golf New Zealand is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Acushnet Company, stewards of the Titleist and FootJoy brands, the global leaders in designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing superior performance-driven golf products.

From today Titleist and FootJoy become Golf New Zealand's exclusive equipment and apparel partners. They’re backing Golf New Zealand with their considerable expertise, experience, and world-class products to drive the future development of young New Zealand players who go on to inspire our nation on the world stage.

The synergy between the Acushnet Company and Golf New Zealand is strong. Each organisation is dedicated to peak performance and inspiring the growth of golf in New Zealand.

The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, the Titleist and FootJoy brands have been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality and exceptional service. More than a collection of leading golf brands and products. Titleist and FootJoy are a team united in their passion for the game and the Acushnet Company embraces the responsibility to leave our businesses, communities and the game of golf in a better position than when they started.

Through their support of the national development academy, the Acushnet Company will help Golf New Zealand foster the next generation of great players who will unite us as a nation and inspire youngsters to get out and participate in sport.

Mark Prosser, General Manager of Acushnet New Zealand says: " The Titleist and FootJoy brands are committed to providing the best performing golf products to all avid, aspiring and dedicated golfers. We are delighted to once again partner with Golf New Zealand.”

Dean Murphy of Golf New Zealand says: "Golf New Zealand is an organisation that focuses on inspiring a love of golf in New Zealander's so that it enriches their lives. The Titleist and FootJoy brands are completely synonymous with our game and symbolise golf at its very best. We know golfers throughout the country love these brands, and we are thrilled to be partnering with them to support the future development of the game. The Acushnet company obviously has a range of world-class products; however, we also look forward to having their skills, expertise and help to guide the development of our young players.”

The Golf New Zealand National Academy is playing against a Golf Australia squad this week at Gulf Harbour Country Club, their first time playing against international competition since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. All Golf NZ squad members will be supplied new Titleist and FootJoy premium performance product to signal the launch of the new partnership.