Behind the scenes with FootJoy

(Image credit: Kevin Murray)

published 3 August 2015

On a special trip, Golf Monthly was given exclusive access to FootJoy's two main headquarters in Fairhaven and Brockton, Massachusetts, to discover how it goes about creating its shoes, gloves, socks and apparel

In May of this year, Golf Monthly editor Mike Harris and technical editor Joel Tadman along with photographer Kevin Murray, were invited by FootJoy to travel to Boston to go behind-the-scenes of the brand's main US headquarters to discover what goes into making the No.1 shoe and glove in golf as well the innovation involved in crafting top-quality performance socks and apparel for the golfer.

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Click here to watch our exclusive glove fitting video

FootJoy’s HQ: GM Behind the scenes

In this special gear gallery, we showcase exclusive images of the FootJoy offices, including the original Brockton factory, the designers’ offices to find out what inspires them and watch shoes ripped apart as part of the product testing.

Click here to view our exclusive behind the scenes video and gallery

Meet the FJ footwear team

In this photo gallery, Golf Monthly meet the people behind some of FJ's greatest shoe designs as well as the unsung heroes that help develop the shoes and bring the product to market.

Click here to see the FootJoy shoe team gallery

Meet the FJ glove, socks and apparel team

In this photo gallery, we present the creative brains behind FJ’s glove, sock and apparel businesses. FJ is already has become a major player in the golf clothing market while FJ has been the No.1 glove in golf since 1980.

Click here to view our glove, sock and apparel team gallery

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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 14 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.

One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.8.

Joel's current What's In The Bag?

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 S shaft.

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°

Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54° and 58°

Putter: LAB Golf DF3

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x