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FJ Performance Apparel Wearers, Rumford and Wiesberger Shine Abroad

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:59:00 GMT

Brett Rumford cruised to his second consecutive victory at the Volvo China Open. Rumford's three under par 33, on the front nine, increased his one stroke overnight lead to three. Competitors drew closer over the back nine, until Rumford posted birdies at 12, 13, and 14 to increase his lead to six. Rumford went on to post a four day total of 16 under par to win by four strokes over the competition.

The 35 year old, five time European Tour winner stated post round, "As with last week I’m kind of speechless at the moment." Continuing, “It’s quite surreal – it’s the first time I’ve actually played the week after a win so I’m more than pleased. It’s hard to get my head around it at the moment."

Rumford was cool and comfortable all week in head-to-toe FJ Performance Golf Apparel, FJ ICON, and SciFlex. Brett also became the 31st player to win consecutive titles on The European Tour.

Volvo China Open Shoe Count:
FJ - 65%
Nearest Comp - 17%

Glove Count:
FJ - 45%
Nearest Comp - 15%

On the Asian Tour, fellow FJ Staffer and FJ Performance Apparel Ambassador Bernd Wiesberger locked down a one stroke victory at the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters. Bernd shot a front nine 34 to climb the to top of the leaderboard.

The Austrian added an eagle at the 12th and a birdie at the 16th to post a four day total of 273 or 15 under par across the nearly 7,400 yard Royale Jakarta Golf Club, the total left him one stroke clear of the competition. This is Bernd's first victory of the 2013 season and sixth international victory overall.

Bernd also wore FJ ICON and StaSof en route to his victory.

Winning is never easy on a professional tour, which Wiesberger understood stating post round, "I was struggling in the beginning after my birdie on one. But at the turn I got a bit of momentum going because I was confident with my ball striking.”

Horschel Locks Down His First PGA Tour Win in the Big Easy

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:20:00 GMT

Billy Horschel claimed his first PGA Tour victory by tying the course record eight under par-64 to win the Zurich Classic. The 26-year old began the final day two strokes back of the lead and wasted little time catching the leaders, carding four birdies on the front nine for a 32. Continuing his red hot play, Horschel made consecutive birdies at 10, 11, and 12 to race to the top of the leaderboard.

Dropping a stroke at the 15th, Billy rebounded with a birdie at the following hole to keep the lead. Needing a birdie at the par five final hole to wrap up the victory, Horschel drained a 27 foot birdie bid and exploded into emotion at the realization that he is now a PGA Tour winner.

Horschel relied on FJ ICON MyJoys and StaSof throughout his breakthrough performance.

Shoe Count
FJ - 63%
Nearest Comp - 17%

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Adam Scott - Masterful at Augusta National

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:23:00 GMT

Coming off major heartbreak at last year's Open Championship, Adam Scott knows what major pressure feels like on Sunday of a major championship. With that experience in his rear view, Adam Scott put on a performance for the ages winning the 2013 Masters in a playoff over Angel Cabrera.

Adam Scott began the day one stroke behind the leaders, at six under par. Opening his final round with a bogey, Adam quickly gained the stroke back with a long left-to-right birdie putt at the third to climb into contention. Parring out on the front, left Scott three strokes behind then leader Cabrera.

With ground to make up, Adam narrowly missed the hazard on the heavily protected par five 13th green. A chip and a short putt gave Adam birdie, closing the gap on the leaders. Scott struck again hitting the par five 15th green in two shots and two putting for a birdie, which put him putting in a tie for first place.

After just missing birdie bids on 16 and 17, Scott had a downhill 20 foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole of regulation. After much deliberation with his caddy, Scott stood over the putt and brushed it in the low side of the hole, exploding in emotion as it rattled around the bottom of the cup to reach nine under par.

Not to be outdone, grizzly veteran and two-time major champion, Angel Cabrera knew a birdie was needed to have any hope of another green jacket. Splitting the fairway, Cabrera then stuck his approach shot to a mere putters' length. Cabrera converted the birdie bid forcing the playoff with Scott.

On the first hole of the sudden death playoff, both players launched drives right up the center of the narrow, punishing fairway. Hitting their approach shots, both players hit the green only to spin off one of the steep Augusta National false front's. Cabrera was outside of Scott and missed his birdie chip by inches. Splitting pars, Scott and Cabrera headed to the 10th where Bubba's famous hooked gap wedge occurred the previous year.

Hitting the ski sloped fairway in regulation, both players hit brilliant shots into the green leaving makeable birdie putts for the win. Cabrera putted first, facing a slippery right-to-left slider, and missed ever so slightly on the high side giving Adam a putt for the win. Taking his time to find the perfect read Scott stood over his putt drained it to become a Master's Champion.

This is Adam's first Major Championship and first Master's Championship for an Australian born player.

"All of the power is coming from the ground and my connection to the ground is through my shoe, so I believe I need to be in control and connected to the ground throughout my golf swing and I believe the FJ Sport can do that for me." said Adam Scott on why he chooses FJ Sport. Continuing, "All the feel in this game comes through your hands and I choose StaSof because it gives me the feel I am looking for in a golf glove."

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FJ Community Only - First Major of the Year Sweepstakes - SIGNED "BUBBA" GLOVE INCLUDED TO ALL WINNERS!

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:33:00 GMT

The major of the year is upon us and excitement is stirring for the first tee shot to fly across the hallowed grounds of Augusta National! With countless story-lines abound and many of the games top players in peak form it should prove to be yet another historic major championship.

Furthermore, since this is often considered the beginning of the golf season for many players, we would like to extend you the opportunity to win some new FJ products to begin your season!

How do you enter? Simply add a comment and tell us the FJ player you feel will finish highest on the leaderboard each day of the tournament. You may stand behind a player all week or pick a new leader everyday.

Winners on Thursday and Friday will receive a half dozen gloves of their choosing (PureTouch excluded). The winners on Saturday and Sunday can choose between any single style of DryJoys Tour, FJ Sport, or M:Project.

REMINDER : To enter you must have a community profile. If you do not have one, click here to register for the FJ Community - http://www.footjoy.com/myaccount/register.asp

  IMPORTANT: In the event of ties (which we know there will be) one winner will be chosen at random amongst those choosing correctly. Only your original picks will be counted so do your research! FJ PLAYERS ONLY: Click here to view FJ players in order by world ranking.

Furthermore, you can only win one time even if you are correct on multiple days. Deadline for your picks is 9:01 am ET on 04/11/12. Void where prohibited. Open to US residents 18 years or older. For additional rules and regulations click here.   

POSTS ALSO GO THROUGH A HUMAN MODERATOR, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT WHEN WAITING FOR YOUR POST TO APPEAR.

EXAMPLE :

Thursday - Hunter Mahan

 Friday - Jason Dufner 

Saturday - Adam Scott 

Sunday - Luke Donald

We will also be throwing one of these signed Bubba Watson GTxtreme gloves for all winners!

D.A. Points Takes Home the Shell Houston Open

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:52:00 GMT

D.A. Points came back from a nearly three hour rain delay to win the Shell Houston Open by one stroke over Henrik Stenson and Billy Horschel.

Beginning the day one back, Points made six birdies in the first 14 holes, racing to a one stroke lead before play ceased. With a two year PGA Tour exemption and a Masters invitation on the line, D.A. made clutch pars on the final four holes including up and downs on the final two to post the clubhouse lead at 16 under. No one could catch the total, which gave D.A. his second PGA tour victory.

Points trusted his XPS-1 golf shoes and FJ Sciflex glove en route to his win, "The XPS-1 gives me the comfort and stability I need to play my best golf." Continuing, "The SciFlex fits my hand and is breathable for the hot conditions we always play in."

Seven different FJ styles graced the top 25 of the Shell Houston Open. D.A. opted for max stability of the XPS-1, second place finisher Billy Horschel went for fashion forward performance in FJ Icon MyJoys. Other players in the top 25, Ben Crane in Contour, Oothuizen in DryJoys Tour, Bill Haas in FJ Sport, Westwood in FJ Icon, and Wheatcroft in the M:Project. FJ truly has a shoe for every golfer and every swing.

Shell Houston Open Shoe Count

FJ - 64%

Nearest competitor - 18%

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to US residents 18 years or older. Sweepstakes will begin at 12:01AM ET on 04/1/2013 and end 04/04/2013 at 11:59PM ET.

Crazy Sock Saturday at the Shell Houston Open

Devin_Gmitter — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:20:00 GMT

Tournament organizers at the Shell Houston Open are honoring President H.W. Bush with a "crazy sock" day this Saturday at the Shell Houston Open. Why "crazy socks? As a huge fan of golf and its fashion, President Bush has developed quite the reputation for wearing brightly colored and patterned socks on and off the golf course.

"Be forewarned, my fellow golf fans, that donning unconventional socks is not for the faint of heart,” said President Bush

Players and spectators are encouraged to wear crazy socks to honor the day and the President for his humanitarian efforts in the Houston area.

We have been seeding our tour players with the latest colorfully patterned ProDry socks this week so they will have no choice but to participate!

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Loar Wins in M:Project

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:52:52 GMT

On the Web.com Tour, Edward Loar became the first player on a professional tour to win in M:Project from FJ. The lefties 17-under par total was good enough for a two stroke victory over fellow FJ staffer, Morgan Hoffman.

Loar stated post round, "They’re all hard to win especially having to battle the elements today."

Hoffman also spoke volumes of his fellow Oklahoma State alum's play, "He knows his game right now. He’s a great player and a great guy. He knows how to handle it and I congratulate him.”

The win moves Loar to number one on the Web.com Tour money list.,"It’s a great start to the year. I think everyone’s goal is to be No. 1 out here,” said Loar of his new position on tour. This is Loar's second career win on the Web.com Tour.

Chitiamacha Louisiana Open

Shoe Count:
FJ - 71%
Nearest Comp - 13%

Glove Count:
FJ - 40%
Nearest Comp - 9%

Another Multiple Win Weekend for FJ!

Devin_Gmitter — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:57:00 GMT

Kevin Streelman (in FJ ICON and SciFlex) tamed the daunting Innisbrook Copperheard course to claim his first PGA Tour title in his 153rd PGA Tour start. Entering the weekend at even par, Streelman played his next 36 holes at 10 under, not dropping a single shot over the stretch. The ten under total was good enough to take home a two stroke victory.

"I just stayed really patient and had a peace about me today...It’s such a tough golf course where you’ve got to pick your battles.” said Streelman of his controlled round.

The win earns Streelman an invitation to this years' Masters Tournament.

Tampa Bay Championship Shoe Count:

FJ - 63%

Nearest Competitor - 21%

FJ WINS, YOU WIN : Click here for your shot to win FJ ICON and SciFlex just like Kevin Streelman used en route to victory.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to US residents 18 years or older. Sweepstakes will begin at 12:01AM ET on 03/18/2013 and end 03/21/2013 at 11:59PM ET.

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On the European Tour, Thomas Aiken won the Avantha Masters with a final round 67 to win by three strokes. Aiken, in FJ ICON MyJoys, shot all four rounds in the 60's, including a blistering ten under par 62 on Saturday to race to the top of the leaderboard. Aiken carded twenty-one birdies and two eagles versus only two bogeys over the 72 holes of tournament play.

“I’ve been playing very nicely the last four months, not making a lot of mistakes, but just not sinking enough putts,” said Aiken, continuing, “This week a few went in, I hit some better iron shots which gave me a better chance to sink some putts, and I played some phenomenal golf.”

This is Aiken's second European Tour Victory; the win also moves Aiken into the top 100 on the official world golf rankings.

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Stacy Lewis has captured the world number one position with a win at the RR Donnelly LPGA Founders Cup. Entering the final round four behind, Lewis in FJ Sport BOA and StaSof, biridied nine of the final 18 holes to run away with a three shot victory.

Lewis's 23 under par total set a tournament record.

This is Stacy's seventh LPGA Tour victory and second of 2013.

Limited Edition Augusta Green MyJoys Sweepstakes

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:03:00 GMT

The first major of the year is also the kick-off to the season for many players across the country. What better way to begin your season than with a fresh pair of limited edition FJ's?

To celebrate this year's tournament, we would like to offer you a chance to win custom MyJoys featuring our unique Limited Edition Augusta leather before it is available to the general public!

As Players, we have all played the famed course in our minds, so we want to hear your ultimate golf experience at Augusta. Would it be: heading up Magnolia Drive? Putting a peg in the tee box at No. 1 and the anticipation of one of the most precious tee times in the world? Making a birdie around Amen Corner? Walking over the Hogan bridge, where all of the legends have walked. Seeing the Magnolia's in bloom?

HOW TO ENTER - Comment below telling us about your dream round, and you will be entered to win a pair of MyJoys with the Limited Edition Augusta Print leather (men's and women's, cleated and spikeless options available).

The period to enter will be Monday March 11, 2013 - Monday March 18, 2013 at 12:00 pm. Three winners will be chosen at random March 18, 2013 following the sweepstakes period.

Void where prohibited. Open to US residents 18 years or older. For additional rules and regulations click here

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Three Weekend Wins for FJ!

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:49:00 GMT

Michael Thompson survived the brutal weekend conditions at PGA National to claim the Honda Classic by two strokes over former U.S. Open Champion, Geoff Ogilvy.

Already eight under at the halfway point of the tournament, Thompson looked to be the man to beat over the weekend. Playing at the top of the leaderboard, Thompson carded 4 bogeys and 4 birdies en route to his Saturday even par, 70 tally. The eight under total was good enough to earn Thompson a share of the 54 hole lead with fellow FJ staffer Luke Guthrie.

Playing in the final group for the second straight day, Thompson struck early with an eagle at the par 5 third hole to reach ten under par. Thompson dropped a shot at the next, but answered with a birdie on the following hole. Thompson, in FJ ICON and StaSof, managed to grind out a one under front nine, leaving him at 9 under for the championship.

Continuing his conservative play, Thompson made six straight pars before three putting for bogey at 16 -- a hole Oglivy birdied to get within two of Thompson. Ogilvy birdied 17, as well, to get within one of the Alabama grad, Thompson. Staying poised, Thompson rattled off a birdie on the last to shut the door on his competitors for his first PGA Tour victory.

Honda Classic Shoe Count

FJ - 58%

Closest Competitor - 20%

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On the LPGA Tour, 2012 Player of the Year Stacy Lewis continued her world beating play by winning the HSBC Women's Championship in Singapore. Tied for the lead at the start of the day, Lewis grinded through the first six holes at even par. She then launched a drive at the par five seventh hole leaving her only 200 yards to the stick. in FJ Sport BOA and StaSof, she hit what she considered one the best shots of her career nearly jarring the shot for albatross, she settled for the eagle and control of the tournament. Lewis added another birdie at the ninth to remain at the top of the leaderboard.

Playing with the lead is difficult even for a Player of the Year, "The last four or five holes, I was pretty nervous, I'm not going to lie," Lewis said post round of playing with the lead. Despite late bogeys, she would hold on for a one shot victory. The victory is her sixth on the LPGA Tour.

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On the Web.com Tour, former college phenom Patrick Cantlay set the scoring record at the Colombia Championship by seven shots. Cantly's 18 under par total was good enough for a four stroke victory. “It feels really good to win. I felt in control all day," said the former UCLA Bruin, "This sets the year off on the right foot. Even though I’m one of the youngest guys out here, I feel really comfortable out here.”

The win moves Cantlay to the top of the Web.com money list.

Colombia Championship Shoe Count

FJ - 67%

Nearest Competitor - 18%

Merrick Wins at Historic Riviera Country Club

Devin_Gmitter — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:15:00 GMT

Los Angeles native, John Merrick won the Northern Trust Open at Historic Riviera Country Club with a par on the second sudden death playoff hole.

Merrick (FJ ICON and StaSof) shot three consecutive rounds under par to sit three strokes behind the 54 hole leader and defending champion, Bill Haas. With Haas struggling over the final 18, the UCLA product, Merrick capitalized making birdies on the tenth and eleventh holes to reach twelve under par. A late bogey let Merrick's competitors back into the tournament before parring in to post eleven under par. At the end of regulation, only one could match his score.

Moving to the 18th hole, both players managed to escape with pars on the first playoff hole. Moving to the famous drivable par four tenth hole, Merrick conservatively laid back to 90 yards leaving a full lob wedge into the green. Merrick played the wedge to 15 feet of the pin and calmly two putted for the win.

When asked what this win meant to Merrick, he was nearly speechless,"I can't put this into words. Growing up as a kid, coming out here, I just wanted to play this tournament."

This is Merrick's first win on the PGA Tour, also earning the 30 year old a spot in this year's Masters Tournament.

Northern Trust Open Shoe Count

FJ - 58%

Nearest Competitor - 21%

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John Patrick Pignetti Recognized as 2012 FJ Sales Representative of the Year

Chris Garrett — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:10:00 GMT

FootJoy proudly announces the selection of John Patrick Pignetti as its 2012 Sales Representative of the Year, his second time receiving the honor. The official presentation to recognize Pignetti for this distinguished award took place recently at the FJ National Sales Meeting in Orlando.

JP has been a valuable contributor to the Acushnet Company for more than 15 years, the last 11 with the FJ brand. Following his graduation from Penn State University, JP honed his sales skills in the Titleist Customer Service and Leadership departments. JP's first position with FootJoy was as an associate sales representative in Atlanta where he earned two FJ Gold Circle awards in three years. In 2004, JP moved to Birmingham, AL where he relished the opportunity to manage his own territory. During his five year tenure in Alabama, JP continued his solid performance, earning four Gold Circle awards and his first Sales Representative of the Year Award in 2006.

In 2009, JP received the opportunity to return to his dream territory in Atlanta and has excelled from the very beginning. He has delivered exceptional sales growth across all product categories and earned another three Gold Circle awards in that time, bringing his FootJoy total to an impressive 9 in 12 years.

"JP Pignetti is the consummate sales professional and a trusted business partner with all of his customers," said Jim Morrison, Vice President, FootJoy U.S. Sales. "Regardless of challenges that may be present, JP works relentlessly to drive win-win solutions for the long term."

JP and his family reside in Atlanta, GA.

Community Only : M:Project Sweepstakes

Devin_Gmitter — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:43:00 GMT

Would you like a chance to win the all new M:Project shoe from FJ before they hit store shelves? Well here is your chance!

The M:Project shoe is all about feeling the ground during the swing, being "in-tune with what is underfoot."

When you're out playing golf, what's the best feeling you have experienced? Is it a buttery 5 - iron with a slight draw? Is it the ocean breeze as you walk up the 18th? Draining a putt on the final hole to take home the days' bets?

Comment below telling us what your best feeling in golf is and you are entered to win!

Ladies out there? Please enter as well and if you win we will offer you a comparable shoe from our women's line! Unless you are willing to wait until June when the Ladies M:Project shoes will be ready to ship.

The period to enter will be Thursday January 31, 2013 - Friday February 8, 2013 at 12:00 pm. Two winners will be chosen at random February 8, 2013 following the sweepstakes period.

Void where prohibited. Open to US residents 18 years or older. For additional rules and regulations click here.

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FJ Apparel Ambassador Bernd Wiesberger Looking Forward to a Big 2013

Devin_Gmitter — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:13:00 GMT

The new face of FJ Apparel across the pond is Austrian, Bernd Wiesberger. Twice a winner in 2012, Bernd looks to take his momentum from last season and really make a splash in the golf world during 2013.

Bernd stated in a recent interview with Sky Sport, "Last year was great and I want to at least match my success of last year and give myself the best chances to win big tournaments and improve my world ranking to enable me to compete in as many Major Championships and World Golf Championships as possible. It's all about winning championships and getting myself into good positions to challenge for big titles this year."

He even went as far to mention his fresh new apparel for the new year, "I really enjoy looking good on the golf course and feeling comfortable, so naturally I am really excited to be one of FootJoy's Apparel ambassadors in 2013. I really enjoy the FJ collection and have just been introduced to the whole line up for the 2013 season, which I am honoured and excited to be wearing this year on tour. It's important that you wear high performing golf apparel so that you can play your best in whatever weather conditions you may face out on the course. Whether it is golf clubs or apparel, a golfer's equipment should be the best fitting for that individual to perform their best and this is where FJ excel."

Bernd, we are just as excited as you are and look forward to having a stellar year with you representing FJ on the worldwide circuit!

Chris Wood Closes in Style in Qatar

Devin_Gmitter — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:28:00 GMT

Many remember Chris Wood for his T5 performance in the 2008 British Open as an amateur and instant success seemed imminent for the Englishman for placing so high on one of golf's grandest stages. Fast forward to the 2013 Qatar Masters, where Chris Wood capitalized on all of his potential by claiming the championship with a final round 69 to win by one.

Beginning the day with a three stroke lead, Wood showed some early jitters with a double on the 223 yard third hole. He fought back to even par for his round with two late birdies on the front nine. Wood's play steadied on the back nine making seven pars and one birdie through the first eight holes. One stroke back on the final hole Wood, in FJ SPORT Spikeless, unleashed a bomb right down the middle of the fairway leaving him a six iron into the the par five. With great precision Wood played the six iron to 10 feet of the hole. Two putts for a playoff and one putt for the win, Wood curled the putt right into the heart of the hole for eagle, fist pumping his way to his first European Tour victory.

"There’s an enormous weight lifted off my shoulders today, I feel like I can go on and win more." Continuing, still elated from the closing eagle, "I knew it was going to be hard no matter how I played - winning on The European Tour is not easy. I've been knocking on the door in previous times and it's not happened. To get it today, to get my first win, it's such an honor. I'm so pleased.”

This is Wood's first European Tour victory in his 116th European Tour event. The win will also move Wood into the sixties on the Official World Golf Rankings, potentially earning him a spot in the Accenture Match Play. Chris Wood is also the first FJ player to win in one of our spikeless models.