FUDGE RETURNS TO STX PUTTERS AS DIRECTOR OF SALES
BALTIMORE, MD. — January 10, 2005 — Greg Fudge, who led STX Golf (now STX Putters) to strong, double-digit growth in his position as National Sales Manager, has returned to the company as Director of Sales.
"STX is a very dynamic company and has the potential to be one of the top putter manufacturers in the world," says Fudge for his reason for returning. "STX is world renowned on the PGA Tour and has one of the best R&D departments in the golf industry."
Fudge had been Director of Sales at Pride/Softspikes, Inc., where he was a major factor in both the company's strong yearly sales increases and its ability to maintain its brand leadership at all retail and wholesale levels. During his tenure, Fudge directed the sales and marketing efforts of seven territory managers, select distributors and 45 sales reps throughout the U.S.
Fudge has also been with Nicklaus Golf as a Regional Sales Manager and has owned a Pro Golf store in Maryland. He has 25 years of experience in the retail field and has been with Bloomingdale's, Neiman-Marcus and Saks 5th Avenue.
STX Putters enjoyed tremendous success under Fudge the first time around, and he has even loftier aims for the company this time. As the company's slogan says of its products, Fudge intends for golfers to feel — and see — the difference.
"My goal is to develop STX Putters into one of the top putter manufacturers in the world," says Fudge. "I intend to increase sales and further expand our exposure on the PGA Tour."
"We are extremely glad to have Greg Fudge working for us again," says Dick Tucker, Sr., Chairman of STX Putters. "His extensive knowledge of the golf industry, combined with his wide-ranging contacts in many retail arenas, again makes him the perfect person to lead us forward."
STX Putters are world-renowned for their patented Face Insert Technology, which forever changed the face of golf. STX is dedicated to advancing the art of putting, creatively combining form and function. FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!
STX Putters will be on display at Booth 5319 at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando from Jan. 27-30 at the Orange County Convention Center. For more information about STX PUTTERS, visit the company's web site at www.stxputters.com or contact Vanessa Price or READ THE GREENS at 714/544-6515.