Wilson: Adds two more players to its professional Golf Advisory Staff
CHICAGO (February 1, 2023) – Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announced that professional golfers Willie Mack III and Alex Knappe have joined its team of professional golf consultants. Mack joins Wilson’s PGA TOUR roster which includes John Augenstein, Kevin Chappell, Quade Cummins, Padraig Harrington, Kevin Kisner, Trey Mullinax, Brendan Steele, Kevin Streelman, Martin Trainer and Kevin Tway; and LPGA Tour player Sophia Schubert.
“Wilson’s momentum and player adoption on world tours highlights the quality, consistency and, most importantly, performance of our premium golf equipment,” said Tim Clarke, President of Wilson Golf. “The fact that up-and-coming players like Willie and Alex choose to play with our products reflects what is happening on golf courses around the world: the best players trust Wilson Golf equipment.”
Mack III’s first tournament as a member of the Wilson Golf Advisory Staff took place last weekend and he is expected to play at the Panama Championship this week.
“I’m thrilled to officially join Team Wilson,” said Mack III. “I’ve been playing irons, wedges and the Staff Model golf ball for some time, and I’m thrilled to now add the Dynapower driver. He looks so good and sits perfectly.”
Knappe joins the DP World Tour roster which includes Marc Hammer, Benjamin Herbert, Joakim Lagergren, David Law, Hurly Long, Craig Mackie, Jack Senior, Paul Waring and Andrew Wilson; as well as Paul Lawrie on the Legends Tour and Sanna Nuutinen on the Ladies European Tour.
“I’m very excited to be part of Team Wilson,” Knappe said. “After testing a variety of irons, the Staff Model blades were the best for my game. I look forward to the season ahead.”
What’s in the bag:
Willie MackIII
Dynapower Carbon driverSTAFF 24° model UtilitySTAFF Model CB 5-9, PWSTAFF 52° model wedgeSTAFF 56° model wedgeSTAFF 60° model wedgeSTAFF Golf ball model
Alex Knappe
STAFF 3-PW model blades
For more information on all Wilson Advisory Staff products, including drivers, woods, irons, wedges, putters, balls and accessories, visit: www.wilson.com and follow @wilsongolf on social media social.
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About Wilson Golf
For over 100 years, Wilson Golf has designed, manufactured and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment worldwide. Since 1914, Wilson Staff irons have won 62 major championships, more than any other iron manufacturer in history. The winning tradition continues today by providing the highest quality equipment to all golfers to enhance performance on the course and overall enjoyment of the game.
About Wilson
Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co., a division of Amer Sports, is the world’s leading manufacturer of athletic equipment, apparel and accessories. Through its dedication to creating products that enable athletes of all levels to perform at their best, Wilson has carved out a leadership position in the sporting goods industry for over a century.
Note – Pros often customize their gear. This consumer product may differ from the pro custom model for gameplay.
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