Scotty Cameron
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports equipment |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Don T. "Scotty" Cameron |
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California , United States |
| Parent | Acushnet Company |
Scotty Cameron is a distinguished American sports equipment brand founded by Don T. "Scotty" Cameron (born 1962), known for its specialization in high-end putters. Since 2011, it has been incorporated into the Acushnet Company portfolio after being acquired from Fortune Brands.
Personal life
Born in Glendale, California, Cameron was raised in Fountain Valley and completed his education at Edison High School in Huntington Beach. He currently lives in Carlsbad, California with his wife and their two daughters.
Career and company
From a young age, Cameron developed putters alongside his father. By the mid-1990s, production was supported by CNC milling facilities, including Chicago-based X-Cel Technologies, facilitating the manufacturing process for Scotty Cameron putters.
In 1991, Cameron crafted putters for various brands such as Maxfli, Ray Cook Golf Company, and Cleveland Golf, introducing his first retail production model named the Fry's Pity Putter. Later that year, he entered into an exclusive partnership with Mizuno.
The following year, in 1992, Cameron and his wife founded Cameron Golf International to promote the Scotty Cameron Classic series. The brand gained significant recognition when Bernhard Langer won the 1993 Masters Tournament using a prototype putter designed by Cameron, which greatly enhanced its market visibility.
By August 1994, Titleist acquired exclusive manufacturing rights for Scotty Cameron putters under the Acushnet Company banner. Since then, Scotty Cameron has emerged as a prominent name within golf equipment.
In 1996, the inaugural Scotty Cameron Putter Studio was launched in San Diego's North County, providing custom fitting and analysis services tailored to elite golfers. This facility expanded in 2004 to incorporate a dedicated research and development department alongside a Custom Shop for restoration and bespoke orders.
The Scotty Cameron Museum & Gallery opened near Tokyo, Japan in 2007, offering visitors a display of unique products and prototypes to bolster international brand awareness.
On May 20, 2011, Fortune Brands divested its Acushnet Company golf division—including Scotty Cameron—to a consortium led by Fila Korea Ltd. for $1.225 billion. This transaction was intended to enhance Fila Korea’s footprint within emerging Asian markets.
In July 2014, the Scotty Cameron Golf Gallery opened in Encinitas, California as a retail outlet featuring exclusive putters, branded merchandise, and the brand’s inaugural public fitting center.
Acushnet Holdings—the parent company of Titleist, FootJoy, and Scotty Cameron—made its public debut on the New York Stock Exchange on October 28, 2016 under the ticker symbol 'GOLF', marking a pivotal advancement in its corporate development and financial trajectory.
Tiger Woods
Throughout most of his professional career and during 14 of his 15 major championship victories (excluding the 1997 Masters), Tiger Woods consistently used a particular Scotty Cameron putter. Constructed from 303 German Stainless Steel, this model is distinguished by a single sight dot and a red "cherry dot" on both the face and back cavity, with "Tiger" inscribed on the left bumper and "Woods" on the right side. Woods paired this putter with a Ping grip. His primary Scotty Cameron model made its debut at the GTE Byron Nelson Classic in May 1999, marking an important shift in his equipment choices. This iconic putter was likely milled by Robert Bettinardi, who was responsible for manufacturing most Scotty Cameron putters between 1992 and around 1998/99.
In 2010, Woods transitioned to using a Nike Method 001 putter and experimented with several Nike models before settling on his final selection—a strategic decision aligned with Nike’s then-active golf equipment business.
Following Nike’s withdrawal from golf equipment production by 2016, Woods returned to his Scotty Cameron putter at the Hero World Challenge after a 16-month break from tournament play, reaffirming its importance to his game.
This putter played a crucial role in helping Woods capture his 15th major championship title in 2019, underscoring its lasting impact on his career success.