Callaway Golf Signs Stuart Appleby
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Posted 2009-01-07
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) today announced the signing of PGA Tour
veteran Stuart Appleby to a multi-year contract. Appleby, winner of
eight PGA Tour events, will endorse all Callaway Golf equipment and golf
balls, carry a Callaway Golf branded bag and feature the Company's logo
on his headwear. "Stuart is a quality person who embodies everything Callaway Golf looks for in a partner," said Nick Raffaele, Vice President of Sports
Marketing, Callaway Golf. "He's a proven winner and we're excited to
have him on our staff as he pursues more success on the PGA Tour and
ultimately, a major championship."
Appleby, 37, recently completed a successful 2008 PGA Tour campaign that
included a career-high seven Top 10 finishes and 14 tournaments in which
he finished in the Top 25. In addition, he concluded the season playing
some of his best golf, posting a Top 10 result at the Tour Championship
in Atlanta, the season's final playoff event.
"I am very excited to begin this relationship with Callaway Golf," said
Appleby. "As I enter what will be my best years on the PGA Tour, I feel
that partnering with Callaway Golf will provide me with every advantage
possible to win majors and more events worldwide."
Raised on a dairy farm in Australia, Appleby's early golf practice
included hitting balls from paddock to paddock after he completed
chores. His professional career began with the PGA Tour of Australasia
in 1992. In 1995, Appleby brought his rapidly improving game to the
United States, where he finished fifth on what is now called the
Nationwide Tour and qualified to compete on the PGA Tour. Appleby has
represented the International Team in the Presidents Cup five times and
has accumulated 59 career Top 10 finishes. In 2008, Stuart missed just
two cuts in 23 starts and surpassed $2 million in earnings for the fifth
time in his career. He lives in Florida with his wife, Ashley, and their
three children.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company
(NYSE:ELY) creates products and services 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(R),
Odyssey(R), Top-Flite(R), and Ben Hogan(R) brands in more than 110 countries
worldwide. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com
or shop.callawaygolf.com.
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