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who owns edwin watts golf shops

by Brooklyn Dibbert Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Edwin Watts Golf Shops was a family owned business for over 40 years but in 2007 it was bought by Sun Capital Partners, a private equity company. Since then it has aggressively expanded.Mar 30, 2012

Who bought Edwin Watts?

Worldwide GolfIt only took Edwin Watts Golf Shops about 10 weeks to find a new owner. The Fort Walton Beach, Florida-based retail chain, which filed for bankruptcy protection in early November 2013, has been purchased by Worldwide Golf, a West Coast golf retailer whose claim to fame is a 90-day, 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.

Did Edwin Watts go out of business?

A bankruptcy judge approves the $40.8 million sale of the golf retailer. A bankruptcy judge has approved the $40.8 million sale of golf retailer Edwin Watts to a duo of purchasers who could keep some of its 91 stores open.

Who bought Roger Dunn?

Worldwide Golf Enterprises Corp.Roger Dunn Golf Shops, a Santa Ana-based chain of 24 pro shops, has been sold to Worldwide Golf Enterprises Corp. in Carmel in an all-cash transaction.

What happened to Edwin Watts Golf?

A bankruptcy court cleared the way Thursday for the $40.8 million sale of golf retailer Edwin Watts to a pair of purchasers, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The duo of GWNE, Inc., and Hilco Merchant Resources LLC paired to win the rights to the retailer through a bankruptcy auction earlier this week.

How many Edwin Watts locations are there?

There are 42 Edwin Watts Golf Shops in 11 states; Alabama (3), Arkansas (1), Florida (16), Georgia (5), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (3), Mississippi (1), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (3), Texas (6).

How many clubs can you have in your golf bag?

14 clubsGolfers are allowed to have up to 14 clubs in a golf bag, each serving a specific purpose. The most common setup is: Driver.

Who bought worldwide golf shops?

Al Morris is the President and Chief Executive Officer of one of the golf industry's biggest retailers, Worldwide Golf Shops, which owns and operates 81 stores across six regional chains: Roger Dunn Golf Shops, Edwin Watts Golf, The Golf Mart, Golfers Warehouse, Van's Golf Shops, and Uinta Golf.

Is Roger Dunn still alive?

Roger Dunn, a onetime professional golfer who introduced the concept of discount name-brand equipment into his sport by founding a chain of golf stores that bear his name in California and Hawaii, has died. He was 81.

Who is Roger Dunn golf?

Roger Dunn Golf Shops is an authorized dealerfor all major golf brands; including Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, Bridgestone, Nike, Cobra, Srixon, Puma, Ashworth, TravisMathew, Adidas, Under Armour, Ecco, FootJoy, Acushnet, Cleveland, Mizuno, Scotty Cameron and many more.

Who is Edwin Watts Golf?

Edwin Watts Golf Shops is an authorized dealer for all major golf brands; including Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, Bridgestone, Nike, Cobra, Srixon, Puma, Ashworth, TravisMathew, Adidas, Under Armour, Ecco, FootJoy, Acushnet, Cleveland, Mizuno, Scotty Cameron and many more.

Who was Edwin Watts?

Watts is considered a pioneer in the golf retail industry, perhaps in part because he never lost sight of his most valuable asset: people. “If you take care of the customer and your people and work hard, things will happen,” he assures. “Our employees were loyal because they were rewarded.

What is Edwin Watts Golf Shops?

Edwin Watts Golf Shops is a recognized and trusted name proudly serving golfers in the Southeast and Texas since 1968 and is home to the 90-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

What is Worldwide Golf Shops?

Worldwide Golf Shops is one of the nation's largest discount golf equipment retailers, with over 80 stores in 20 states. Worldwide Golf Shops operates under established brand names that golfers have recognized and trusted for decades, including Roger Dunn Golf Shops, Edwin Watts Golf Shops, Golfer’s Warehouse, The Golf Mart, Van’s Golf Shops, Uinta Golf and the Las Vegas Superstore. Our goal is to have our customers completely satisfied with their equipment purchases and we are famous for our 90-Day, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

How many golf stores are there in California?

The Golf Mart is a recognized and trusted name proudly serving Northern California and San Diego golfers for over 30 years and is home to the 90-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. There are 11 The Golf Mart stores in 2 states; 10 in California and 1 in New Mexico. Golfers' Warehouse is a recognized and trusted name proudly serving as New England’s ...

How many Roger Dunn golf shops are there in California?

There are 17 Roger Dunn Golf Shops in 2 states; 14 in California and 3 in Hawaii that are under separate ownership.

How many Vans golf shops are there in Arizona?

There are 7 Van's Golf Shops in Arizona. Uinta Golf is a recognized and trusted name proudly serving Utah golfers for over 40 years and is home to the 90-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. There are 5 Uinta Golf stores in Utah.

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