He was a past president of the Memphis Golf Association. Convinced it was the equipment and not his swing, he was a favorite at the Windyke pro-shop and Edwin Watts.
He was committed to and never gave up on his love-hate relationship with the golf course at Windyke. Despite the name, however, Jim was not a very good golfer. On becoming a grandfather, our mother gave him the nickname "Putt-Putt" for which he is now known for all over Memphis. Jim was well known in the bond community from Memphis to New York and, for all intents and purposes, was a "Legend". He would eventually go on to start the Mortgage-Backed Trading operations in the bond department of First Tennessee Bank where he was famous for his antics such as the "duck-walk". Jim had a lengthy and successful career which began in the cotton business in the 1960s. He was quite a character and could captivate his family and friends telling stories rich with detail. He had an elephant-like memory and was a friendly person who never met a stranger. They were inseparable until her death in May 2010. Michael and, years later, they married and had three children. He met the love of his life, Kathy, at a CYO dance at St. He is a graduate of Central High School in Memphis and Memphis State University.
Jim was born in Bruce, Mississippi and moved to Memphis with his family as a child. passed away on September 22, 2022, at the age of 81. They’re simply the best in the business,” he says.James Franklin Faust, Jr. From the mail-order division to our retail stores, our people know the industry and are dedicated to the customer. According to Edwin, the reason is simple: “We have the finest staff a company could ever want.
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The company’s advice and opinion are sought not only by customers, professional golfers and those in the industry, but also by equipment manufacturers themselves. Traditional once-a-year Tent Sales at each store offer golfers unbelievable savings.īecause of the success of the shops and the employees’ extensive knowledge of the golf industry, Edwin Watts Golf has become the most trusted retailer in the industry. The company has evolved to be the complete golf shop offering golfers the latest premium products, as well as bargain-priced equipment, apparel and accessories. All of the new superstores intersperse displays of antique clubs and memorabilia among the latest advances in golf technology.įor 44 years, Edwin Watts Golf has grown to become the store for golfers of all skill levels with the finest selection of pro-line golf equipment and prices to meet any budget. The shops feature indoor hitting areas, putting greens and fitting rooms, with most featuring the latest in computer swing analysis systems. Today, Edwin Watts Golf offers the largest inventory of pro-line golf equipment, apparel and accessories. The company operates as an integrated, multi-channel retailer, offering the latest assortment of brand name golf equipment, apparel and accessories through its 45 Edwin Watts retail locations and combined with the Worldwide Golf retail locations totals 85 stores nationwide. Edwin Watts Golf (a Worldwide Golf Company.), headquartered in Santa Ana, California is one of the world's premier specialty golf retailers.
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