Scotty Cameron 5213138 225612383 2008-07-14T15:36:05Z Avnjay 4433881 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/Poopzzz|Poopzzz]] to last version by 38.116.2.4 (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{Refimprove|date=May 2008}} '''Scotty Cameron''' ([[1962]]&mdash;) is an American golf club maker primarily known for creating putters. Scotty was born in [[Glendale, California]] on November 8th, [[1962]]. He later moved to Huntington Beach, where he attended Edison High School. He began designing clubs using a table-top mill in his mother-in-law's garage in [[Orange County, California]]. After working for many golf club companies, Scotty and his wife Kathy started Cameron Golf International and in [[1993]], one of their putters was used to win [[The Masters]]. During [[The Players Championship]] in 1994 well known teaching pro [[Peter Kostis]] approached Scotty and mentioned that [[Titleist]] was interested in his company to design putters. The next day Scotty received a call from [[Wally Uihlein]], CEO of [[Acushnet Company]], and they agreed to meet. After several meetings, it was clear they shared the same vision and a business relationship was formed. In November of [[1994]], Cameron Golf International and Acushnet Company became partners. Now he has his own shop in California "Scotty's Custom Shop".<ref> [http://www.scottycameron.com/studio/bio.asp] Scotty Cameron web site</ref> ==Collecting Scotty Cameron Putters== Collectors of Scotty Cameron putters have paid up to $30,000 for one of Scotty's putters. In September of 2006 the [http://www.cameron-museum.com Scotty Cameron Putter Museum] was opened at Hamamatsu Seaside Golf Club in Japan ==Players Using Scotty Cameron Putters== Tiger Woods uses a Scotty Cameron Newport 2. It is a cast putter made similarly to his original Ping which he grew up playing. It was made by melting a billet of 303 German Stainless Steel and pouring it into a mold and then skim milling it to its finished shape. German Stainless Steel is a stainless steel from Germany and Acushnet Corporation (Titleist's parent company) holds a Trademark (registration number 2930902) on the term GSS which denotes German Stainless Steel. Tiger's putter is 35.25", D7 swingweight and approximately 326 grams. It has a single sight dot and a red "cherry dot" on both the face and in the back cavity. The putter also has a blank sole and has "Tiger" on the left bumper and "Woods" on the right bumper. The grip on Tiger's putter is made by Ping. Tiger has used a Scotty Cameron putter for all of his professional golf victories since 1998 and his current putter (the cast one made from stainless steel) was first put into play in 2000. A number of other professional golfers use Scotty Camerons including those that are on staff of many other major golf companies (Nike, Taylormade, Callaway, etc.). ==Major Victories== Scotty Cameron putters have been used to win more modern golf tournaments than any other putter manufacturer. Since 1993 more than 500 worldwide tournaments and nearly 50% of the 4 Golf Majors won with a Scotty Cameron putter. *1993 The Masters - Bernard Langer-thought to made by Scotty but made by Bettinardi by Mizuno *1996 US Open - Steve Jones *1997 The Masters - Tiger Woods *1998 PGA Championship - Vijay Singh *1999 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods *2000 US Open - Tiger Woods *2000 British Open - Tiger Woods *2000 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods *2001 The Masters - Tiger Woods *2001 British Open - David Duval *2001 PGA Championship - David Toms *2002 The Masters - Tiger Woods *2002 US Open - Tiger Woods *2003 The Masters - Mike Weir *2003 British Open - Ben Curtis *2004 The Masters - Phil Mickelson *2005 The Masters - Tiger Woods *2005 British Open - Tiger Woods *2006 US Open - Geoff Ogilvy *2006 British Open - Tiger Woods *2006 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods *2007 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods *2008 The Masters - Trevor Immelman *2008 Senior PGA Championship - Jay Haas *2008 US Open - Tiger Woods ==Product Timeline== '''1995-1996''' :* First line of Scotty Cameron by Titleist putters released (now referred to as '''Classics'''). All models took their names from locations in California: ''Newport, Catalina, Coronado, Del Mar, La Costa, Laguna,''and ''Napa. Santa Fe'' and ''Sonoma'' models are added in 1996. '''1997''' :* '''Teryllium''' series is introduced. These putters feature an alloy face insert. Three models are initially released: Newport, Newport 2 and Santa Fe. '''1998''' :* '''Classics''' - Product line is revised and released with a new Oil Can finish. :* '''Teryllium''' - Del Mar 2 and “Long Neck” versions of the Newport and Newport 2 are released. '''1999''' :* '''Teryllium II''' - Second generation is launched. Polymer cushion is added behind face insert to soften feel. :* '''Pro Platinum''' series is introduced. These putters feature a non-glare finish and are available in four models: Newport mid-slant, Del Mar 3, Laguna 2, and Sonoma 2 mid-slant. '''2000''' :* '''Oil Can Classics''' - Series is discontinued. :* '''Mil-Spec Newport''' putter is released. This putter features different length, weight, and lie angle options to allow for custom fitting. '''2001''' :* '''Studio Design''' series is introduced. These putters feature a classic blade-style design, and are the first Cameron/Titleist putters missing the now-familiar “California” names. The model names are 1, 1.5, 2 and 3. :* '''Bulls Eye''' - Scotty releases his interpretation of this classic design. Two models are offered (flange and non-flange) in a “pro platinum” finish. '''2002''' :* '''Teryllium II''' - Series is discontinued. :* '''Studio Stainless''' series is introduced. These putters are milled from 303 stainless steel and available in four models: Newport, Newport 2, Newport 2.5 and Newport Beach. :* '''Armani edition''' series is introduced. These putters are milled from 303 stainless aluminium and available in four models: Newport, Newport 2, Newport 3 and Newport Brazil. '''2003''' :* '''Pro Platinum''' - Series is discontinued. :* '''Futura''' model is introduced. This putter is a radically different design than anything Scotty had produced in the past. The Futura is offered in standard and mid (44” long) models. '''2004''' :* '''Red X''' series is introduced. These mallet-style putters feature a high-grade stainless steel face insert which is intended to enhance feel. '''2005''' :* '''Studio Stainless''' - Series is discontinued. :* '''Studio Style''' series is introduced. These putters incorporate the insert technology of the Red X into the appearance of the Studio Stainless. This series features four models: Newport, Newport 1.5, Newport 2, Newport 2.5. :* '''Futura''' - Upgrade to the original model’s appearance, and the addition of two Futura-inspired mallet putters. This line is renamed Futura Phantom. '''2006''' :* '''Circa ’62''' series is introduced. These putters feature a classic design similar to that of the Studio Design series and are named in the same numeric fashion (1,2,3 & 5). The ’62 references the year Scotty was born. :* '''Red X''' - Mid (43”) and Long (48”) models are added. :* '''Detour''' model is introduced. Similar to the Futura concept, the Detour features a very unconventional design. :* '''Napa Valley''' limited edition is released. 2006 pieces (1,800 RH & 206 LH). '''2007''' :* '''Circa ’62''' - Model line is update with a new “Charcoal Mist” finish. The number 5 model was replaced with the 6. :* '''Red X''' - Two new models are introduced. These models do not feature the face insert of the originals. :* '''Detour''' - The radical design of the original Detour is adapted for use in two “conventional” putter models: Newport and Newport 2.5. :* '''Teryllium Ten (T10)''' limited edition is released. 2007 pieces in Newport 2, 2007 pieces in Newport 2.5. :* '''Catalina Classic''' limited edition is released. 2007 pieces. '''2008''' <br /> *'''Studio Select''' - Series is introduced -Update to the studio style, it has a higher toe to prevent pulling putts to the left and factory adjustable weights on the bottom, near the heel and the toe; a solid stainless face and the tour "cherry bombs" on the back and on the head cover; available in the Newport, Newport 1.5, Newport 2 and Newport 2 midslant models ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.scottycameron.com/ Official website] *[http://www.titleist.com/golfclubs/putters/ Titleist Cameron Section] {{DEFAULTSORT:Cameron, Scotty}} [[Category:1962 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Fortune Brands]]