Scotty, Straight from the Hip

As the year draws to a close, I’d like to share some thoughts with you.

Recently, there have been some rumblings in the world of Cameron collecting, and I wanted to offer my opinions and insight. As with anything in life, there will always be naysayers. Let them say what they will. Rise above them and follow your passion. Collecting putters, headcovers and other Cameron creations should be a fun thing, an enjoyable pursuit–a passion.

Back in 1990, when the average price of a putter was $79 and my putters were $300, they said I’d be out of business in six months. I also heard: “Just what we need, another putter maker.” But I always believed that if I made the very best, I’d find customers who believed in me and my putters. After more than ten years winning the weekly putter count on the PGA Tour, I’m still here. Some people just love to take shots at those on top. I’ll stay focused on the positive as I always have and always will. And, I will continue to create the finest putters I possibly can.

Every putter I have designed with my name on it has been–and will continue to be–milled in the United States. Rest assured that the purity of the steel and my unique milling techniques result in a fully milled putter of the highest possible quality. Sometimes I make limited runs of putters to offer my customers something extra special. If I say that 750 of a particular model were made, I never make even one more.

My number one focus at the Putter Studio is to design putters for Titleist and create custom putters for the PGA Tour. Putters that are returned or don’t go to Tour players make it to the worldwide collector’s market where they are sought after for their rarity, quality and craftsmanship. My father instilled in me that passion for craftsmanship and design a long time ago. It’s something that I infuse not only into my putter designs, but also into my accessories, clothing and Cameron creations. Yes, I’m a putter maker, but I enjoy design of all types and I love sharing that design with my friends and customers.

With the increase in popularity of the Cameron brand, I’ve watched the CameronCollector.com community grow and couldn’t be more impressed and proud. It is a club run by a passionate group of Scotty Cameron putter aficionados who spend countless hours maintaining an educational and entertaining forum for like-minded Cameron putter fans. These gentlemen have assembled on their own now under the leadership of Bill Vogeney to provide a positive, enlightening place for Scotty Cameron fans to meet and share in their passion for my putters. My hat’s off to you all.

So, when the naysayers try to make you lose focus, remember that what they don’t know (until now) is that when I hear the rumblings, it makes me more driven, more focused and more passionate about my mission. As I say to myself, I’ll say to you: Stay focused and enjoy the ride. I truly wish you, your friends and your families the best during the holiday season. Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of me and my brand.

Happy Holidays!

Scotty

41 comments December 13th, 2007