Made In America Season 4 Episode 18 Ping Golf Clubs
- June 5, 2007
In season 4 episode 18 of John Ratzenberger's Made in America, the focus is on Ping Golf Clubs, a company based in Phoenix, Arizona that has been producing top-of-the-line golf clubs since 1959.
Host John Ratzenberger visits the Ping factory, where he learns about the company's innovative approach to club design and production. He meets with the company's founder, Karsten Solheim, whose passion for golf and engineering led him to develop some of the most successful golf clubs in history.
John explores the factory floor, watching as craftspeople hand-grind each club head to exacting specifications. He learns about the process used to create Ping's famous eye-catching designs and how they incorporate technology into their golf clubs through the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing.
John also meets with professionals who use Ping clubs, including Bubba Watson, who credits his success on the course to the accuracy and consistency of his Ping clubs. He also talks with Ping's engineers about how they continue to push the boundaries of golf club technology and innovation.
Throughout the episode, John shows his appreciation for the skill and dedication of the workers who handcraft each club and highlights the pride that each employee takes in producing a quality product made in America. The episode offers a fascinating look into the world of golf club design and manufacturing and is sure to be a hit with fans of the sport and those interested in American craftsmanship and manufacturing.