Wally Uihlein
American businessman
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Wally Uihlein (/ˈjuːlaɪn/ YOO-lyne) (born 1949) in Haverhill, Massachusetts is a retired[1] president and chief executive officer of the Acushnet Company, which comprises the golf brands Titleist, FootJoy, Pinnacle, and Scotty Cameron.
Wally Uihlein | |
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| Born | 1949 (age 76–77) Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | President and chief executive officer of the Acushnet Company |
The Acushnet Company is publicly traded (NYSE) with a majority share owned by Fila Korea.
Uihlein (pronounced "U-Line") attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst and completed graduate courses in business management at Suffolk University in Boston.
In 1976, he joined Acushnet as a regional sales representative and within a year, Uihlein became Titleist's national sales manager. He was named vice president of sales and distribution in 1982, and was eventually named president and chief executive officer in May 2000.[2]
Wally's son, Peter, was named Boys Rolex Junior Player of the Year in 2005.[3] Peter won the 2010 U.S. Amateur and turned professional in 2012.
