Cleveland Golf, the designer and manufacturer of Cleveland golf clubs, has announced the return of club designer Roger Cleveland to the company he helped establish. With decades of expertise in crafting “some of the most celebrated clubs in golf,” Roger Cleveland brings his design philosophy back to where he began.
Roger Cleveland founded Cleveland Classics Golf Company in 1979, later rebranded to Cleveland Golf. The first club he made was a recreation of Bobby Jones’ Calamity Jane putter. After heavy interest, Roger Cleveland became a full-time club maker focusing on persimmon woods, transforming that club category within the golf industry. Later, he expanded the company’s scope by adding irons and wedges for professional and amateur golfers worldwide.
Roger Cleveland returns to the company as founder and brand advisor.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Roger back to the family,” said Chris Kircher, VP 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’s return signals an opportunity for the company, with refreshed innovations expected to follow. Roger will ideate and collaborate with the Tour and R&D teams as an advisor, providing input on new product and design ideas. His influence will be instrumental in this process, while also maintaining the craftsmanship and feel that golfers expect from Cleveland Golf equipment.
“Roger is a true visionary in our sport whose influence shaped the path others wanted to follow,” said Rodney McDonald, VP 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.”
Since 1988, when Roger Cleveland first showcased the 588 Wedge, Cleveland Golf has been a game-changer in wedges, played with by 33 champions and responsible for over 400 PGA Tour victories. The company reports over 15 million wedges sold worldwide.
“Coming back to Cleveland Golf is a special moment for me,” said Cleveland. “This company has always been close to my heart, and I’m excited to contribute once again to its legacy of innovation and performance. The brand has built a trusted reputation among golfers worldwide, and I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here to continue to push boundaries of design even further.”
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