Mizuno Corporation was established in Osaka, Japan in 1906 by Rihachi Mizuno. Today, Mizuno USA is located in Norcross, GA and continues to manufacture and distribute high quality golf, baseball, softball, running, track & field and volleyball equipment, apparel, and footwear.
Since our founding, we have taken special pride and pleasure in being able to participate in the exciting world of sports and providing sports equipment of the highest quality. Each and every one of us is guided by the ideal of true sportsmanship. That was true over 100 years ago and is still true today. It is evident in our corporate philosophy which, simply stated, is "Contributing to society through the advancement of sporting goods and the promotion of sports."
Our product development strategy is to create products with features that enhance athlete performance and are unique to only Mizuno. These technological advancements make our sporting equipment and apparel go the extra mile and keep you in tip top playing form no matter the sport or the conditions. We believe in making products that work in harmony with your body, helping you to be the best athlete you can be.
Never Settle™ is more than just a tagline. It's our calling. Our way of seeing the world. And the rallying cry for our entire company.
Breakthroughs come by leadership and discovery, not by following others. Our R&D teams will stop at nothing to give athletes the gear they need to perform their best.
At Mizuno, we challenge ourselves each day to innovate and constantly improve. And our leaders not only are seasoned in their respective sports but also inspire us to make the world a better place through participation in sports.
Before winning her first LPGA major at the 2011 Kraft Nabisco Championship, Stacy Lewis was a four-time All-American at the University of Arkansas and 2007 Golf Digest Amateur of the year. In 2008, Lewis was a key member of the winning U.S. Curtis Cup team, becoming the first player to go 5-0 in a single Curtis Cup match.
Personal Information
Birthdate: February 16, 1985
Birthplace: Toledo, OH
Height: 5' 5"
Achievements
Won the 2011 Kraft Nabisco Championship -- her first LPGA tour win.
Scored a top-3 finish at the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open
An English native, Luke Donald is one of the world's top golfers. In addition to his top-10 world ranking, Luke has numerous wins on the PGA and European Tours, and played a key role as a member of the victorious European Ryder Cup teams in 2004, 2006, and 2010.
Personal Information
Birthdate: December 07, 1977
Birthplace: Hemel Hempstead, Herts
Height: 5' 9"
Twitter: @LukeDonald
Achievements
Victorious as part of Team Europe in The 2010 Ryder Cup
Finished 2nd in 2010 The Tour Championship
Won the individual NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship in 1999 while at Northwestern University
The 2002 PGA Rookie of the Year, Jonathan Byrd started his golf career at Clemson University, earning All-ACC and All-America honors. Since then, he has gone on to win six tournaments professionally, including five on the PGA Tour.
Personal Information
Birthdate: January 27, 1978
Birthplace: Anderson, SC
Achievements
Opened 2011 season with win at Hyundai Tournament of Champions
Shot hole in one to win Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital Open
First four-time First Team All-ACC player in Clemson University history
After a top-5 finish as an amateur in the 2008 British Open, Chris Wood proved his future is bright by following up with a 3rd-place finish in 2009, putting him on his way to earning the Sir Henry Cotton award as the 2009 European Tour Rookie of the Year.
Personal Information
Country: England
Nationality: British
Residence: Bristol, England
Height: 6'5
Turned Pro: 2009
Tour PGA: European
Achievements
Kicked off 2011 with 2nd place finish in Africa Open
Low amateur in the 2008 British Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, home of the Masters Tournament. After helping Oklahoma State University win the NCAA Division I Golf Championship, Howell turned pro, and has been featured in the top 15 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Personal Information
Birthdate: June 20, 1979
Birthplace: Augusta, GA
Achievements
Won Michelob Championship at Kingsmill in 2002 and Nissan Open in 2007
Finished 3rd in the John Deere Classic in only his third career PGA event
Won the individual and team 2000 NCAA Division I Golf Championships with Oklahoma State University