CAMARILLO, California – Newton Golf Shafts, carbon fiber shafts designed to promote straighter and longer shots with reduced effort, announces its designation as the Official Driver Shaft of the World Long Drive Championship, further solidifying its rapid growth in golf innovation and technology.
The Open and Women’s Division World Long Drive Championship, was held at Eagles Landing Country Club in Atlanta, Georgia, on Aug. 8-11. It’s an annual long drive competition featuring golfers from all over the world competing to be the world’s Long Drive champion.
As the Official Driver Shaft of the World Long Drive Championship, Newton Golf Shafts will enjoy exclusivity in the golf shaft category. This partnership grants Newton Golf Shafts prominent on-site brand presence throughout the duration of the event as well as opportunities to engage with World Long Drive members and its audience.
Newton Golf Shafts, which launched in November of 2023, is a business division of Sacks Parente Golf, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPGC) (“SPG” or the “Company”), a technology forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other related accessories.
“We are proud to partner with the World Long Drive Championship,” said SPG Executive Chairman, Greg Campbell. “Our Newton Shafts have already captured the attention of top players on the PGA TOUR Champions, including Doug Barron, who won his first major championship with the Newton Motion Shaft in his driver, John Daly, Clark Dennis, Chris DiMarco, Ken Duke, Fred Funk, Colin Montgomerie, Mark O’Meara, Tim Petrovic, and Duffy Waldorf, among others.
“We look forward to showcasing our innovative technology and engaging with the passionate World Long Drive community.”
“This collaboration between Newton Golf Shafts and World Long Drive captures the shared commitment both organizations have to driving innovation, passion, and excellence in our sport. We are excited to introduce our professionals and fans to this game-improving technology,” said W. David Livingston, World Long Drive Chief Commercial Officer.
The World Long Drive Championship will be broadcasted on The Golf Channel and ESPN+.