At that time, Hickory Sticks was owned by Richard Parente, Dick De La Cruz, and Tony Manzoni. Among his favorite club brands was Hickory Sticks USA, which was known for producing clubs with hickory shafts and steel cores. He had previously been successful in the textile and wine industries, and was also an avid golfer. Callaway was raised in LaGrange, Georgia, and was a graduate of Emory University. Ĭallaway Golf Company was founded by former Burlington Industries textile president, Ely Callaway Jr. In past years, Callaway marketed products under the 'Odyssey' putter brand, acquired in 1997, as well as 'Top Flite', 'Strata' and 'Ben Hogan' brands picked up following the bankruptcy of Spalding's former golf division in 2003. The company, based in Carlsbad, California, is the world's largest manufacturer of golf clubs. Callway markets its products in more than 70 countries worldwide. The company sells its products through golf retailers and sporting goods retailers, through mass merchants, directly online, and through its pre-owned and trade-in services. In 2021 The company purchased Topgolf, and thus also operates a chain of golf-related amusement and events centers. The company also produces clothing through its subsidiary 'Callaway Apparel,” and golf shoes, through its 'Cuater' subsidiary. is an American global sports equipment manufacturing company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells golf equipment, more specifically clubs and balls, also including accessories such as bags, gloves, and caps.

Odyssey putters