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Steve_ Shaffer

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OT-The Rebirth of Penfold
« on: October 12, 2021, 01:09:43 PM »


Penfold, the storied British golf brand of James Bond fame, is getting a new swing....
Gavin Perrett grew up in the UK watching James Bond movies, became a squash pro, moved to Philly, and is reviving Penfold, the British golf ball brand that figured in a pivotal “Goldfinger” scene.

Penfold, the British golf ball maker made famous by James Bond, is being reinvigorated by a UK expat who lives in Delaware County and hopes the brand will get a boost from the latest 007 movie, "No Time to Die“ We are an official partner of the 007 franchise for golf products,” said Gavin Perrett, 37, chief executive officer of Penfold Golf Limitedt, a licensee of the parent firm in Dudley, England. The “Penfold-007 Collection” of golf balls, tees, towels, and markers will be available in November]Founded in 1927, Penfold became known for its innovative golf ball technology as well as for partnerships with the pioneering female golfer Shirley Spork and rising stars such as Seve Ballesteros. The company enjoyed its greatest success from the 1950s through the ‘70s.


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https://www.inquirer.com/life/penfold-heart-golf-brand-revival-james-bond-philly-squash-coach-gavin-perrett-20211011.html
« Last Edit: October 12, 2021, 01:13:22 PM by Steve_ Shaffer »
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Ken Moum

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Re: OT-The Rebirth of Penfold
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2021, 01:30:56 PM »
If only they could bring back the small ball in balata...sigh.
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David_Tepper

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Re: OT-The Rebirth of Penfold
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2021, 01:58:52 PM »
I think there was a thread on this not too long ago, but I cannot find it. I just wonder that the Penfold brand has been dormant for so long (and was never that well known in the U.S.) that there is not much nostalgia for it.

https://www.penfoldgolfusa.com/
 
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Pete_Pittock

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Re: OT-The Rebirth of Penfold
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2021, 07:33:13 PM »
there goes the value of my investment.
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