Newton Golf Company, Inc. appointed Gregg Hemphill, an industry veteran who has worked for Callaway Golf, Oakley, OGIO, and Fidra Golf, to its board of directors.
Hemphill brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience, spanning brand development, operational execution, global sourcing, product strategy, licensing, and multi-channel distribution across golf, apparel, accessories, and performance lifestyle categories.
Hemphill serves as CEO of Nexbelt, a private-equity-backed consumer accessories company, where he oversaw the acquisition of Lejon of California. According Newton Golf, he “helped transform an unprofitable operation into a profitable, Made-in-USA manufacturing platform. Under his leadership, the company implemented scalable operational processes, integrated acquisitions, and improved revenue growth and profitability.”
At Callaway Golf, Hemphill served as general manager of OGIO with full P&L responsibility for the business and previously served as senior director of global soft goods & licensing, overseeing a global portfolio exceeding $150 million. Earlier in his career, he held senior product and brand leadership roles at Oakley, Gathering Storm/TMax Gear, and Fidra Golf, where he led global product strategy, sourcing, merchandising, marketing, and go-to-market execution across multiple consumer categories.
“Gregg is a proven operator and brand-builder, and his experience at Callaway-leading OGIO and a global soft goods and licensing portfolio-aligns exceptionally well with where Newton Golf is today,” said Brett Hoge, chairman of Newton Golf. “We have built strong momentum with our brand and physics-driven product platform and are now focused on expanding operational capabilities and accelerating commercial growth. We believe Gregg’s leadership in premium golf, operational execution, and ability to build high-performing teams will provide valuable insight as we continue expanding engagement with club fitters, retail partners, international distributors, and potential equipment partners.”
Hemphill commented: “Newton Golf is at an exciting stage in its development, having established strong momentum through product innovation, growing brand awareness, and accelerating adoption among competitive golfers and club fitters. I believe the company is well-positioned to continue expanding distribution, broaden its product portfolio, and further strengthen its position within the golf equipment market.”
He added, “What particularly stands out to me is Newton’s differentiated technology platform and DOT System fitting approach, which creates a consistent performance framework across club categories. I believe this platform has the potential to support broader opportunities across retail, fitting, international distribution, and potentially OEM relationships over time.”
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