NEW YORK, NY, June 3, 2024 - Summit Golf Brands, the leading manufacturer of high-end golf apparel and sportswear, is pleased to announce the hiring of seasoned golf industry professional, Garrett Malcolm, as Account Executive, Canada. In his new role, Garrett will spearhead Summit Golf Brands’ efforts to expand the presence and distribution of their portfolio of premium golf apparel brands - B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene, and EP NY - within green grass facilities across Canada, further signaling SGB’s commitment to growth in international markets.
Garrett Malcolm joins the Summit Golf Brands team with over 15 years of valuable experience in the golf industry. After turning professional at the age of 21, Garrett achieved Class A status within the PGA of Canada in 2017. Garrett’s excellence in golf was also recognized in 2016 when he won the Moe Norman Award as the National Assistant Professional of the Year.
“We are beyond thrilled to have someone of Garrett’s pedigree join the Summit Golf Brands organization,” said Jack Lessing, Executive Vice President & Global Head of Sales. “Between his professional background, expansive network within the Canadian golf community, and an understanding of what makes our performance golf apparel some of the best on the market, Garrett is a great fit to lead the expansion of Summit Golf Brands within green grass facilities in Canada. The timing of Garrett’s hiring also aligns perfectly as we prepare to outfit the Presidents Cup teams in Montreal this fall.”
As a PGA of Canada member, Garrett is just the latest golf professional to join the ranks of Summit Golf Brands’ esteemed sales team, which currently consists of six PGA of America professionals. Between his experience as a golf professional and his familiarity with the golf market in Canada, Garrett will play a key role in further establishing the Summit portfolio of brands as go-to performance apparel options for consumers within the Canadian market.
Garrett’s hiring comes at an exciting time as Summit Golf Brands finds itself in the middle of a transformative year. B. Draddy and Zero Restriction will serve as the team uniforms for the 2024 Presidents Cup, B. Draddy has signed on as the Official Apparel of the Metropolitan (NY) Golf Association, and Zero Restriction is a Proud Partner of the NFL’s New York Giants. The company’s collegiate license portfolio spans over 100 schools across the USA, with 31 professional brand ambassadors competing across the PGA, LPGA, Korn Ferry, and Champions Tour. Additionally, SGB has bolstered its operational and service excellence with added resources in team members, inventory, and industry-leading production timelines. For more information on SGB’s achievements and plans, please refer to our Spring Newsletter and Company Overview Deck.
About Summit Golf Brands
Summit Golf Brands is a leading provider of premium golf apparel, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and style. With a portfolio of iconic brands including Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene, B. Draddy, and EP New York, Summit Golf Brands continues to set the standard for performance-driven and fashion-forward golf apparel.
Our wholesale distribution network extends across 25 countries and encompasses over 3,500 premier clubs and resorts worldwide. Summit Golf Brands stands out for its vertical integration, ensuring unparalleled fulfillment and product decoration capabilities. This is made possible through the utilization of over 200 embroidery heads, housed within our expansive facilities spanning more than 40,000 square feet each, located in both Madison and Barneveld, Wisconsin.
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Lauren Hannemann
lhannemann@summitgolfbrands.com