FootJoy, a division of the Acushnet Co., is shutting down its plant in Brockton, MA, affecting 103 employees. A company spokesman Rob Kelley told The Enterprise of Brockton that the closure announced Thursday will occur in phases over the next six weeks.
The closing was due to reduced demand for the leather-soled golf shoes made at the plant, as well as the challenging economy. The plant produced Classics Tour and Classics Dry premier golf shoes and a small line of mens dress shoes, all of which will be discontinued.
