Roger Cleveland is back wth the company that bears his name. The legendary wedge designer has returned to Cleveland Golf, the Huntington Beach, CA., company he founded (as Cleveland Classic Golf) in 1979.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Roger back to the family,” said Chris Kircher, vice president of marketing at Cleveland Golf. “His deep-rooted history with our brand makes this not just a homecoming, but a special moment to be able to rejoin forces with one of the most iconic names in golf. Roger’s experience and vision are invaluable, and we’re looking forward to this new chapter with him.”
Roger Cleveland in 1990 sold his company to Rossignol, but remained as an executive and club designer. In 1996, Callaway Golf Founder/President Ely Callaway rercuited him to become the company’s chief of club design, basically a role he had until making the move back to Cleveland Golf, which currently is owned by Dunlop Sports America.
Kircher said Cleveland will be collaborating with Cleveland Golf’s Tour and R&D teams as an advisor, providing input on new product and design ideas.
“Roger is a true visionary in our sport whose influence shaped the path others wanted to follow,” said Rodney McDonald, vice president of Tour at Cleveland Golf. “His legacy is defined by an unwavering commitment to innovation and creating top-tier equipment that elevates golfers at every level.”
Photo: Roger Cleveland (Cleveland Golf)