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Market Cap:$475.8M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.1B
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At Callaway Golf, we understand your search your quest for the Pure shot. For 25 years, we've helped more golfers experience the sweet sensation of striking the ball perfectly more often. Every day, we work to find new ways to deliver that ideal moment when everything comes together. The feeling that starts when the club meets the ball, then travels through your arms and straight to your heart. Ely Callaway, our founder, understood that in the heart of every golfer lies the desire to enjoy more pure shots more often. That's why he built a company based on that very philosophy. He brought big thinkers and big technology to an ancient game, challenging the status quo every step of the way. Today, more than a quarter-century later, the game and our product line have grown, but the quest for Pure remains. From the original Big Bertha Driver to HEX Patterned Golf Balls, Fusion Technology and the game's best-selling brand of irons, Callaway Golf represents the passion that lives in the heart of every golfer. Whether it's the first time or the next time, Pure is our promise.

President & CEO
George Fellows
Number of Employees 2,700
Contact Information

2180 Rutherford Rd

Carlsbad, California 92008-7328

callawaygolf.co...

(760) 931-1771

NAICS Code Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing: 339920

Recent Events

  • Callaway Golf Declares Quarterly Dividends

    10/27/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story

  • Morgan Joseph Downgrades Callaway Golf ELY to Hold; Valuation Call

    10/19/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Earnings roundup: Callaway Golf, BMC Software

    10/29/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Callaway to be helped by new products, Olympics

    10/09/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • US SMALL/MIDCAPS-Broker upgrade helps lift mid, small caps

    9/18/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • STOCKS NEWS US-Option expiration may move Auxilium shares

    9/18/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Gilford Downgrades Callaway Gold ELY to Hold

    9/15/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Morgan Joseph Upgrades Callaway Golf ELY to Buy; Bad News Out; Sell-Off Likely Overdone

    7/28/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Callaway profits drop in 2Q

    7/30/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Perry Ellis Announces Licensing Agreement with Callaway Golf

    7/03/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
George Fellows President & CEO
Doug Hayes President, Callaway Golf Canada
Bradley Holiday Chief Financial Officer
Dennis R. Secor Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President & Controller
Steven McCracken Chief Admin Officer, Secretary & Senior Executive Vice President
Richard Helmstetter Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Bill Knees Senior Vice President, Marketing
David Laverty Senior Vice President, Operations
Donna L. Kaptain Senior Vice President, HR
Eddie Fadel Senior Vice President, Mdsg & Design
Ian Davis Senior Vice President, Manufacturing
John F. Melican Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Officer
Larry Dorman Senior Vice President, Global Press & Public Relations
Michael J. Rider Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel
Thomas Yang Senior Vice President, International
Ann Barthelmess Vice President, Credit
Joey Rodolfo Vice President, Design
Michael Rolnick Director, Marketing
Jim Taylor Global Compliance Manager
Darren Matousek Representative
Michele Szynal
William Harrison Consultant
Anthony S. Thornley Director
William C. Baker Director
Yotaro Kobayashi Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Richard L. Rosenfield Executive Committee Chairman
Ronald S. Beard Chairman
John C. Cushman Board of Directors
John F. Lundgren Board of Directors
Krista Dunton Board of Directors
Samuel H. Armacost Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Callaway Golf Company President & CEO Current
VF Corporation Board of Directors Current
Callaway Golf Company Board of Directors Current
Revlon, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Revlon, Inc. President Former
Revlon, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Columbia University MBA Former
City College of New York B.S. degree Former
VF Corporation member Former

Organization Position Status
Callaway Golf Company President, Callaway Golf Canada Current

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Callaway Golf Company Chief Financial Officer Current
Callaway Golf Company Senior Executive Vice President Current
Callaway Golf Company Board of Directors Current

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Callaway Golf Company Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President & Controller Current

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Callaway Golf Company Chief Admin Officer, Secretary & Senior Executive Vice President Current
Callaway Golf Company Secretary Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Current
News About Golf Current
Callaway Golf Company Board of Directors Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President, Marketing Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President, Operations Current
Revlon, Inc. Operations Management Former
Temple University B.A. In Economics Former

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President, HR Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President, Mdsg & Design Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Officer Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President, Global Press & Public Relations Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel Current

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Callaway Golf Company Senior Vice President, International Current
Starbucks Corporation Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Products, International Former
The Clorox Company International Roles Former
University of Colorado B.S. In Marketing Former

Organization Position Status
Callaway Golf Company Vice President, Credit Current

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Callaway Golf Company Vice President, Design Current

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Callaway Golf Company Director, Marketing Current

Jim Taylor has held leadership positions in several technology corporations, all market share leaders: IBM (mainframe computers), DEC (midsized computers), CalComp (Graphics) and Computervision (CAD/CAM). He has also owned two companies (Taylor Consulting and Lawyer's Assurance). As co-founder of the LAGA franchise, he led the marketing effort, establishing 22 franchises throughout California serving over 2,000 small business owners with affordable legal services. Jim joined ActionCOACH in September, 2005 as General Manager of BSAI California, became the GM of ActionCOACH Canada, LTD and now Director of Training and Support since April, 2007. Jim has held numerous management positions in sales and customer support after concluding six years in the US Navy submarine service. He has taught many sales and customer service courses and his consulting clients included the Los Angeles Dodgers, American Red Cross and Sun Microsystems. Jim has been an active member for 13 years of the world's largest communication skills organization, Toastmasters International. He holds the highest designation of Distinguished Toastmaster. Jim is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Rutgers University and lives in San Diego with his wife Kim, who is the Global Compliance Manager for Callaway Golf.

Organization Position Status
Callaway Golf Company Global Compliance Manager Current
Action International - United States of America (USA) Current
Action Coach Current
Rutgers University Former

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Organization Position Status
The Ohio State University Full Time Student Current
Callaway Golf Company Representative Current

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2006--Michele Szynal, formerly Director of Brand Communications for The Gillette Company and Proctor & Gamble, has joined Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) as Vice President, Public Relations. In this role, Szynal will oversee the Company's overall strategic communications and brand publicity efforts. Previously, Szynal was instrumental in developing and executing some of Gillette's most successful product publicity programs, including those for the Gillette and Venus shaving brands. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf(R), Top-Flite(R), Odyssey(R) and Ben Hogan(R) brands. For more information visit www.callawaygolf.com.

Organization Position Status
Callaway Golf Company Current

Dr. William D. Harrison, a pioneer in Sports Science, is the Co-Founder of the Center for Top Performance. He was educated at the university of California at Berkeley, receiving a Bachelor of Science and Doctorate in Optometry from the School of Optometry. Dr. Harrison has spent last 25 years Studying, analyzing and refining the basic qualities that create Gold Medal Winners, P.G.A. and L.P.G.A. Champions, World Series and Super Bowl Winners, Emmy and Oscar winning Writers, Producers, Actor and Actresses. His personal research has led to the principles and practical application of "The Course of Legends." As a Sports Performance Specialist since 1972, Dr. Harrison has consulted with numerous Olympic and professional sports teams, including such top Performers as George Brett, Greg Maddux, Billy Casper and Jim Colbert. He was involved in the "behind the scenes" changes and performance development of several organizations including the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Royals in the 1970's, the San Diego Padres in 1984, the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1989 and the Atlanta Braves in the 1990's. Currently, Dr. Harrison is a consultant with Callaway Golf, Inc., Scripps Clinic Shiley Sports and Health Center, Pros for America's Youth, the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royalds. Dr. Harrison has been credited by 1995 and 1996 Senior PGA Tour champion Jim Colbert as being a key reason for his improved golf perfomance over the years. Dr. Harrison has also worked with golf greats Billy Casper, Carol Mann, John Schroeder, Dale Douglass, Butch Baird, and numerous top instructors including Jimmy Ballard, Dr. Craig Farnsworth *a member of Nick Faldo's team of experts), Ray Carrasco, Gary Wiren, Shirley Spork, Shirley Englehorn and Rick Rhoads. He has lectured widely with PGA Sections of teaching professionals, the PGA, LPGA and National Golf Foundation national meetings as well as written numerous articles for golf publications, Golf Magazine, Golf World, Aqua Field, etc. Dr. Harrison and his partner, Allan Jay Friedman, have recently completed a golf book, "Dr. Magic and AJ Meet The Legends of Golf."

Organization Position Status
Picture Book Productions President of Entertainment Seminar Division Current
Callaway Golf Company Consultant Current
Com Pros, Inc. Consultant Current

Richard L. Rosenfield, a co-founder, was named Co-President in January 2004 and has served as Co-Chief Executive Officer since July 2003 and as Co-Chairman of the Board since our formation in October 1985. From 1985 to 1996, Mr. Rosenfield had also served as Co-Chief Executive Officer. In January 2002, Mr. Rosenfield co-founded LA Food Show, Inc., a restaurant operating company and now one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, and served as co-president of that company. Prior to founding California Pizza Kitchen, he practiced law as a principal of Flax and Rosenfield, Inc. after serving with the Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Appellate Section in Washington, D.C. and as an Assistant United States Attorney, Special Prosecutions Section of the Criminal Division, in Los Angeles. Mr. Rosenfield also serves on the board of directors of Callaway Golf Company.

Organization Position Status
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. Co-Chief Executive Officer Current
Fors With Belgian Chocolate. Locations Co-Chief Executive Officer Current
La Food Show Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, Co-President & Co-CEO Current
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. Co-President Current
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. Founder Current
Callaway Golf Company Executive Committee Chairman Current
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. Co-Chairman Current
Callaway Golf Company Director Current
Riverside California Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, Co-President & Co-CEO Former
Fors With Belgian Chocolate. Locations Co-President Former
Fors With Belgian Chocolate. Locations Co-Founder Former
La Food Show Co-Founder Former
Beverly Hills California Partner Former
Rosenfield & Company Principal Former
United States, Inc. Assistant Former
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. Co-Founded Former
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. Director Former
DePaul University College of Law Graduate Former

Ronald S. Beard has been a director of the Company since January 2004. Mr. Beard has also served as a Director of Callaway Golf Company since June 2001 acting as Chair of their Audit Committee and as lead independent director. Mr. Beard is currently a partner in the Zeughauser Group, consultants to the legal industry. Mr. Beard is a retired former partner of the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. He joined the firm in 1964, served as Chairman of the firm from April 1991 until December 2001, and was also its Managing Partner from April 1991 until mid-1997. Mr. Beard served as Callaway Golf Company's general outside counsel from 1998 until he joined its Board of Directors. He received his law degree in 1964 from Yale Law School.

Organization Position Status
Javo Beverage Co, Inc. Partner In The Zeughauser Group Current
Zeughauser Group Partner Current
Javo Beverage Co, Inc. Chairman Current
Javo Beverage Co, Inc. Director Current
Document Sciences Corporation Chairman Current
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Partner Former
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP General Outside Counsel Former
NYSE Group, Inc. Former
Gibson Dunn Chairman Former
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Chairman Former
Callaway Golf Company Board of Directors Former
Yale Law School Law Degree Former
Denison University B.A. Degree In Economics Former
Yale Law School Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Proximetry Tracy R. Trent, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman & Co-Founder Current
Kmf Audio Chief Financial Officer Current
Ismosys Director Current
Callaway Golf Company Director Current
Cavium Networks, Inc. Director Current
Transdel Pharmaceuticals Inc Board of Directors Current
Kmf Audio Board of Directors Current
Airvana, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Proximetry Board of Directors Current
Airvana, Inc. Committee Member Current
QUALCOMM Incorporated President Former
QUALCOMM Incorporated Chief Operating Officer Former
Cooper's Inc. Former
University of Manchester Bachelor of Science Degree In Chemistry Former
Manchester University degree in chemistry Former

John C. Cushman, III. Mr. Cushman, 65, has served as a Director of the Company since April 2003. He has been Chairman of Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. since it merged with Cushman Realty Corporation in 2001, which he co-founded in 1978. Mr. Cushman also serves as Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cushman Winery Corporation, which is the owner of Zaca Mesa Winery, and which he co-founded in 1972. He began his career with Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., a commercial real estate firm, from 1963 to 1978. Currently, Mr. Cushman also serves on the boards of D.A. Cushman Realty Corporation and Inglewood Park Cemetery. Mr. Cushman is a graduate of Colgate University (1963) and he completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University.

Organization Position Status
Zaca Mesa Winery Owner Current
Cushman & Wakefield Inc. Chairman of The Board Current
Inglewood Park Cemetery Inc. Board of Directors Current
Callaway Golf Company Board of Directors Current
La Quinta Corporation Board of Directors Current
Boy Scouts of America President Former
New York Law School JD Former
Trinity College Bachelor of Arts Former
Colgate University Former

Mr. Lundgren, 57, was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors in March 2009. He is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Stanley Works, a worldwide supplier of consumer products, industrial tools and security solutions for professional, industrial and consumer use. Prior to joining The Stanley Works in 2004, Mr. Lundgren served as President – European Consumer Products, of Georgia Pacific Corporation and also held various positions in finance, manufacturing, corporate development and strategic planning with Georgia Pacific and its predecessor companies, namely James River Corporation from 1995 - 1997 and Fort James Corporation from 1997 - 2000. Mr. Lundgren began his business career in brand management at the Gillette Corporation. Mr. Lundgren has been a director of The Stanley Works since 2004 and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Mr. Lundgren is a graduate of Dartmouth College and received his MBA from Stanford University.

Organization Position Status
Callaway Golf Company Board of Directors Current
National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors Current
Stanford University MBA Former
Dartmouth College Former

Krista Dunton was born in Atherton California, where she began learning the game at age of 9 at the Stanford University Golf Course. A graduate from the University of Michigan, she played the LPGA Futures Tour for several years before deciding to pursue teaching full time. Krista began her teaching career as the Director of Instruction at Forsgate Country Club in New Jersey where she also coached the Princeton University Golf Team. She is a "Class A" member of the PGA and LPGA. During her ten years in New Jersey she was awarded the PGA Teacher of the Year for the New Jersey Section in 2001; and LPGA Northeast Section Teacher of the Year and the LPGA National Teacher of the Year in 2002. She was named one of the 12 most influential people in golf in New Jersey and was listed as a top instructor by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. Since 1999, she has been on the Golf For Women Magazine Advisory Staff and recognized as one of their Top 50 Teachers. Krista is a Master Staff Member of Callaway Golf. In 2006, she was named the PGA Carolinas Section "Teacher of the Year". She has been listed by Golf Digest as a top teacher in South Carolina 2005, 2006 and 2007. Krista knows what to fix in your swing, and what to leave alone. A former student of Jim Hardy, she has the expertise to understand and solve any swing and help any player take their game to the next level.

Organization Position Status
Berkeley Hall Club Director of Instruction Current
Callaway Golf Company Board of Directors Current
University of Michigan Former

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Chevrontexaco and Partners Chairman of Sri International Current
Unocal Corporation B.V. Chairman of Sri International Current
Bay Area Council Chairman of The Board, Sri International Current
Franklin Resources, Inc. Chairman of the Board, Sri International (Independent Nonprofit Technology Research) Current
Exponent, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Chevron Corp. Board of Directors Current
Callaway Golf Company Board of Directors Current
Del Monte Foods Co. Board of Directors Current
Unocal Corporation B.V. Director Current
Sarnoff Corporation Board of Directors Current
Augusta National Golf Club Member Current
BankAmerica Corporation Chief Executive Officer Former
BankAmerica Corporation President Former
BankAmerica Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Managing Director Former
SRI International Chairman Former
Franklin Resources, Inc. Board of Directors Former
SRI International Board of Directors Former
Bay Area Council Board of Directors Former
BankAmerica Corporation Director Former
Stanford University MBA Former
Denison University M.B.A. Former

William C. Baker has been a director of the Company since January, 2004. Mr. Baker also serves as a director of Public Storage, Inc. and California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. Previously, Mr. Baker served as a Director of Callaway Golf Company and of La Quinta Corporation (f/k/a The Meditrust Companies), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., a subsidiary of Magna International, Inc., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Santa Anita Companies, Inc., Chairman of Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. and Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Santa Anita Operating Company. Mr. Baker also served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Red Robin International, Inc. (a restaurant chain) from May 1993 to May 1995, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carolina Restaurant Enterprises, Inc. from August 1992 to December 1995. He was the principal shareholder and Chief Executive Officer of Del Taco, Inc. from 1977 until it was sold in 1988. Mr. Baker received his law degree in 1957 from the University of Texas.

Organization Position Status
Javo Beverage Co, Inc. Director of Javo Current
Fors With Belgian Chocolate. Locations Independent Director Current
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. Board of Directors Current
Callaway Golf Company Director Current
Public Storage, Inc. Director Current
Fors With Belgian Chocolate. Locations Director Current
Del Taco LLC Chief Executive Officer Former
The Los Angeles Turf Club Inc Chief Executive Officer Former
Callaway Golf Company Chief Executive Officer Former
Red Robin International, Inc. President Former
The Los Angeles Turf Club Inc President Former
Red Robin International, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Del Taco LLC Principal Stockholder Former
The Los Angeles Turf Club Inc Officer Former
Magna International Inc. Officer Former
La Quinta Corporation Director Former

Organization Position Status
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Current
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Chief Corporate Advisor Current
International University Chairman Current
The Trilateral Commission Pacific Asia Chairman Current
Sony Corporation of America Director Current
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation Director Current
Sony Corporation Board of Directors Current
Keio University Board of Trustees Current
Callaway Golf Company Director Current
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. President Former
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Chairman Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania MBA Former
Keio University Graduate Former

Executive News

  • UPDATE:Appeals Court Orders New Trial In Golf-Ball Patent Case

    Morningstar.com - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • UPDATE 2-California Pizza 3rd-qtr profit forecast weak

    Reuters - 8/06/09 - View Story

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     ELY $7.38 +0.15 (2.07% )
Average Volume 1,003,820
Shares Outstanding 64.47M
Market Cap 475.8M
Year High 10.31
Year Low 4.66
Earnings Per Share -0.08
P/E Ratio -92.25
Dividend 0.04
Yield 0.54
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