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Summit Golf Brands

Company Overview

Summit Golf Brands (SGB) is a premium golf apparel and sportswear company operating a collection of fast-growing brands including Fairway & Greene, B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, and EP New York. The company has established itself as a leader in the golf apparel industry, serving over 3,000 specialty retail and pro shop accounts across more than 25 countries, including many of the world’s most prestigious country clubs and resorts.

Key Facts:

  • Distribution in 25+ countries
  • 3,000+ specialty retail and pro shop accounts
  • 150+ dedicated fulfillment and decoration staff
  • Two 58,000-square-foot fulfillment facilities
  • 200+ high-performance embroidery heads
  • Vertically integrated domestic embroidery operations

Brand Portfolio:

Fairway & Greene

  • Traditional and classic golf apparel
  • Emphasis on luxury and authenticity
  • Premium materials and craftsmanship
  1. Draddy
  • Aristocratic bohemian aesthetic
  • Naturally aged fabrics
  • Ocean salt water finishing process

EP New York

  • Premier women’s golf brand
  • Traditional styling with modern elements
  • Luxury performance materials

Zero Restriction

  • Premium outerwear and raingear
  • Technical performance focus
  • Official supplier for Team USA (Solheim Cup and Presidents Cup)

Business Innovation

SGB’s competitive advantage stems from its vertically integrated operations and strategic focus on the golf market exclusively. The company’s Madison, Wisconsin facilities provide centralized fulfillment and custom embroidery services, enabling faster shipping times and superior quality control. This operational structure allows SGB to maintain high standards across its entire brand portfolio while providing efficient service to its extensive network of retail partners.

Strategic Focus Areas:

  • Golf-specific product development
  • Vertical integration
  • Custom embellishment capabilities
  • Multi-brand portfolio management
  • Premium positioning
  • Rapid fulfillment

Operational Excellence

The company’s two Wisconsin-based fulfillment centers represent a significant operational advantage, allowing for centralized distribution and customization services. The facilities feature:

  • State-of-the-art embroidery equipment
  • Dedicated quality control teams
  • Efficient shipping capabilities
  • Comprehensive inventory management
  • Custom order specialization

Market Position

SGB has positioned itself as a one-stop solution for country club and resort accounts, offering a diverse portfolio that caters to various demographics and style preferences. The company’s focus on golf-specific products has generated a competitive advantage over companies that serve multiple sports markets.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Summit Golf Brands maintains its position as a leading golf apparel company through its multi-brand strategy and vertically integrated operations. The company’s focus on golf-specific products and premium positioning, combined with its efficient fulfillment capabilities, provides a strong competitive advantage in the market. With a diverse brand portfolio catering to different demographics and style preferences, SGB continues to serve as a comprehensive solution for country club and resort accounts.

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Top 100 Businesses in Golf 2025

The following are the businesses included in the latest version of the NGF GOLF 100, an effort to highlight the vitality, size and diversity of a $102 billion-a-year industry. This is an alphabetical list, not a ranking, of companies and brands that deliver products and services primarily targeted to commercial golf and conduct all or a majority of their business within the U.S. Find an issue with a company profile? Whether it’s information, staffing or logo that needs to be updated, please contact our editorial director, Erik Matuszewski, at erikm@ngf.org.

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