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NEWTON GOLF Company Expands Tour Presence with Key Appointments Across Professional Tours
CAMARILLO, Calif., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – NEWTON GOLF Company (NASDAQ: NWTG), a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio
About this update from Newton Golf Company, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"CAMARILLO, Calif., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – NEWTON GOLF Company (NASDAQ: NWTG), a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products, including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other golf-related accessories, has announced the appointment of Andy Harris and Jeff Opheim as Tour representatives for the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and Korn Ferry Tour. Additionally, Company Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Aki Yorihiro will take on a key role as Tour Representative for the LPGA and PGA TOUR Champions, further strengthening the brand’s presence across the professional golf landscape. “We’re thrilled to have such seasoned professionals in these key roles,” said Greg Campbell, Newton Golf’s Executive Chairman. “The professional tours are not only a powerful validation ground for our technology—they’re also a critical source of swing data and performance feedback that drives our product development process. With this team in place, we’re now laser-focused on growing our ambassador portfolio across the LPGA, Korn Ferry, and PGA Tours, while continuing to expand our presence on the PGA TOUR Champions.” About Andy Harris – PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour Representative Harris will serve as Tour Representative for the PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour. Since 1999, Harris has represented numerous brands on Tour, including Maxfli, Aldila, Tommy Armour Golf, Guerin Rife Putters, Element 21 Shafts, and Tour Edge Golf. His depth of experience and longstanding relationships in the industry make him a powerful asset to the Newton Golf Company team. He is also a proud member of the PGA of America. Harris was also a member of Virginia Tech’s golf team. He played professional golf from 1985 to 1994, including time competing in South Africa and in three PGA TOUR events. About Jeff Opheim – PGA TOUR Champions Representative Opheim has been appointed as Tour Representative for the PGA TOUR Champions, bringing decades of experience and deep connections within the professional golf community, where he will continue to leverage his expertise in the senior professional golf circuit. Over the course of his professional career, Opheim has held several key roles within the golf industry. He spent seven years as a golf representative for Wilson Sporting Goods before joining Callaway Golf Company, where he served as ...