FootJoy ranked TGI Golf Partnership's #1 supplier

FootJoy has been recognised as the TGI Golf Partnership's number one supplier for the second successive year following a strong performance in the 2012 Suppliers' Survey

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Footjoy has been recognised as the TGI Golf Partnership's number one supplier for the second successive year following a strong performance in the 2012 Suppliers' Survey.

The TGI Golf Partnership - Europe's leading golf retail services group, which is owned equally by PGA Professionals - voted in high numbers for FootJoy across 10 categories.

FootJoy returned a score more than 20% higher than the supplier average and dominated the footwear category, accounting for almost 60% of all sales through TGI Golf Partners.

"To win this award for the second successive year is testament to your expert sales teams' continued dedication to enhancing our long-standing relationship with green grass professionals right across the board," said Richard Fryer, Sales & Marketing Director FootJoy EMEA.

"The TGI Golf Partnership is is one of FJ's most valued relationships, so to have their partners recognise us in such important categories clearly demonstrates that we are continuing to listen and improve best practices year-on-year."

Eddie Reid, TGI Golf Partnership Managing Director, said: "To come out on top two years in a row highlights the continued quality in products and first-class service from FootJoy."

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