Company Website: https://newtongolf.com/
CAMARILLO, Calif. -- (Business Wire)

Newton Golf Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWTG), a technology-forward golf equipment company focused on physics-driven engineering, today announced the appointment of Gregg Hemphill, a seasoned golf and consumer products executive with extensive experience scaling brands, improving operations, and leading global go-to-market initiatives, to its board of directors, effective May 19, 2026. His appointment expands the board to five directors, four of whom are independent. Hemphill has also been appointed to serve on the board’s audit, compensation, and nominating committees.

Hemphill brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience building and transforming consumer and lifestyle businesses, including leadership roles at Callaway Golf, Oakley, OGIO, and Fidra Golf. His background spans brand development, operational execution, global sourcing, product strategy, licensing, and multi-channel distribution across golf, apparel, accessories, and performance lifestyle categories.

“Gregg is a proven operator and brand-builder, and his experience at Callaway—leading OGIO and a global soft goods and licensing portfolio—aligns exceptionally well with where Newton Golf is today,” said Brett Hoge, chairman of Newton Golf. “We have built strong momentum with our brand and physics-driven product platform and are now focused on expanding operational capabilities and accelerating commercial growth. We believe Gregg’s leadership in premium golf, operational execution, and ability to build high-performing teams will provide valuable insight as we continue expanding engagement with club fitters, retail partners, international distributors, and potential equipment partners.”

The appointment reflects Newton Golf’s continued focus on strengthening its board with executives experienced in scaling consumer brands, operational execution, and strategic growth initiatives.

Newton Golf is in the early stages of expanding the Newton Motion™ shaft platform across additional club categories and distribution channels. The company recently reported record net sales of $8.1 million in 2025, representing 136% growth compared to 2024, driven by continued adoption across direct-to-consumer and professional club-fitting channels. Newton Golf has also initiated structured product testing and evaluation programs with leading global golf equipment manufacturers, including feedback from tour-level fitters and professionals. While these initiatives remain early-stage and no commercial supply agreements have been finalized, the company believes this engagement provides meaningful technical validation of the Newton Motion™ platform and could support potential long-term OEM opportunities.

Hemphill commented: “Newton Golf is at an exciting stage in its development, having established strong momentum through product innovation, growing brand awareness, and accelerating adoption among competitive golfers and club fitters. I believe the company is well-positioned to continue expanding distribution, broaden its product portfolio, and further strengthen its position within the golf equipment market.

“What particularly stands out to me is Newton’s differentiated technology platform and DOT System™ fitting approach, which creates a consistent performance framework across club categories. I believe this platform has the potential to support broader opportunities across retail, fitting, international distribution, and potentially OEM relationships over time.”

Hemphill serves as CEO of Nexbelt, a private-equity-backed consumer accessories company, where he oversaw the acquisition of Lejon of California and helped transform an unprofitable operation into a profitable, Made-in-USA manufacturing platform. Under his leadership, the company implemented scalable operational processes, integrated acquisitions, and improved revenue growth and profitability.

At Callaway Golf, Hemphill served as general manager of OGIO with full P&L responsibility for the business and previously served as senior director of Global Soft Goods & Licensing, overseeing a global portfolio exceeding $150 million. Earlier in his career, he held senior product and brand leadership roles at Oakley, Gathering Storm / TMax Gear, and Fidra Golf, where he led global product strategy, sourcing, merchandising, marketing, and go-to-market execution across multiple consumer categories.

Hemphill earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the College of William & Mary.

About Newton Golf

At Newton Golf, we apply the principles of physics to the design and performance of premium golf equipment. Formerly known as Sacks Parente, our rebranding reflects our commitment to innovation inspired by Sir Isaac Newton, the father of physics. By applying Newtonian principles to every aspect of our design process, we create precision-engineered golf equipment including Newton Motion shafts and Gravity putters that deliver unmatched stability, control, and performance. Our mission is to empower golfers with scientifically advanced tools that maximize consistency and accuracy, ensuring every swing is backed by the laws of physics. For more information, visit newtongolf.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or the future financial performance of Newton Golf Company (the “Company”) and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.

In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s growth strategy, product innovation and development, expansion of distribution channels, brand adoption among professional fitters and golfers, anticipated market opportunities, and future business prospects.

These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations and projections based on information available as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, general economic and business conditions; changes in consumer demand and industry trends; competition in the golf equipment market; the Company’s ability to execute its strategic initiatives; supply chain disruptions; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

The Company cautions investors that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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