Acushnet…manufacturer of Titleist and Foot-Joy, has filed suit against TaylorMade-Adidas Golf and Camilo Villegas.
Acushnet is seeking a preliminary injunction against TMAG and Villegas regarding any future comments pertaining to a potential contract between them. Villegas, ranked No. 25 in the world, is exclusively under contract to play the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, and wear Foot-Joy golf shoes and gloves, and is prominently featured in advertising and promotion of those products.
The suit claims TMAG intentionally interfered with Villegas’ current contract nearly five months before the end of its term, and Acushnet will seek damages in addition to injunctive relief.
In a press release on August 3rd, TaylorMade’s President and CEO announced that Villegas will join the TMAG tour staff beginning in 2011, and stated that more information will be revealed on September 9th.
