FootJoy has named Bobby Rucker 2008 Sales Representative of the Year at its sales meeting in Las Vegas, NV.
“FootJoy Sales Representative of the Year represents far more than just outstanding performance,” said Jim Morrison, Vice President of Sales for FootJoy. “It also recognizes the exceptional caliber of work, the personal commitment to customers and the continual pursuit of excellence. Bobby's continued dedication and leadership have made him an integral part of the success to the FootJoy Brand.”
With his father serving in the military, Bobby was well traveled growing up. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany before his family moved back to the U.S. where they called several southern states home before settling in Austin, TX.
Bobby graduated from Baylor University in 1987 with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. He was an integral member of the Baylor golf team for all four years, including his junior and senior seasons when he served as Team Captain. Following graduation, he worked as the Assistant Golf Professional at Gleneagles Golf Club in Plano, Texas and continued to play competitive golf on the Sunshine Tour, Dakotas Tour and PGT Golf Tour.
Bobby began his sales career in the premium golf apparel sector and it wasn't long before he combined those successful sales techniques with his passion for golf, joining FootJoy in 1995. While he spent time in other territories, Bobby's dream was realized when he headed towards home as the FootJoy representative for Oklahoma and Southern Kansas in 2001.
Always humble and gracious, Bobby is quick to credit others for his success. Ultimately, Bobby's greatest influence has been his father who introduced him to the game of golf at age nine and has supported him throughout his career.
Bobby is a true ambassador for the FootJoy brand, the picture of consistency as a sales representative, very service oriented, organized and dedicated to the company and his family - wife, Marci; daughter Bailey (12) and son Brayden (12). Please join us in congratulating Bobby Rucker on being named the 2008 FootJoy Sales Representative of the Year.