Author: Alexa Gandy

Stewart Golf, the leading premium electric trolley brand, announces a new exclusive golf distribution partnership with Specialist Sports, one of the UK’s leading sports distributors.

The agreement will see Specialist Sports become the sole wholesale distributor of Stewart Golf products across the UK, starting 1^st August. Specialist Sports will leverage its extensive distribution network and decades of experience to bring Stewart Golf’s cutting-edge golf products to market, enabling wider retail availability and stronger visibility across the UK golf market.

 This marks the next major step for Stewart Golf’s strategic expansion into the wholesale golf sector, following many years of D2C focus which delivered a place in The Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies list.

With a relentless focus on innovation, design and UK manufacturing, Stewart have delivered a product range that has won plaudits from the key golf media on both sides of the Atlantic. The distribution agreement includes Stewart Golf’s full product collection including the iconic Q Follow, Vertx Remote and the new Nero 2 and Nexas Hybrid golf bags.

This collaboration positions Stewart Golf  to accelerate its presence in the wholesale sector by harnessing Specialist Sports’ industry expertise and robust retail reach.

Mark Stewart, CEO and Founder of Stewart Golf commented:

“As we enter our next phase of growth, wholesale represents a key strategic pillar for the brand. Our vision is to offer the world’s leading electric trolley brand across multiple retail locations, and partnering with Specialist Sports, renowned for its market expertise and distribution excellence, is the ideal way to achieve this and grow our offering within golf. Their dedication to quality and reach across the UK  will help us bring Stewart Golf to more golfers and retailers than ever before.”

Ben Davis, Category Director (Golf) at Specialist Sports, added:

“We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Stewart Golf, beginning on 1st August. Stewart Golf’s cutting-edge product range and technology complement our strategy to expand into the sector and grow our offering to the trade. I am looking forward to building a strong partnership and elevating the brand’s presence within the UK retail space. ”

About Stewart Golf

Stewart Golf was founded two decades ago with the sole intention of designing and building the world’s finest golf carts. Headquartered in a modern 10,000sqft facility in Gloucester, every machine is lovingly built by hand. Today, 70% of the machines Stewart Golf hand builds at their UK factory are exported to more than 40 countries worldwide. Stewart Golf have their own US business based in Houston, Texas where they provide logistics and customer care to their American customers, who now make up 50% of sales. The company is considered the leader in follow technology and has been since 2014 thanks to the X9 Follow and subsequent models.

About Specialist Sports

Specialist Sports is a leading performance sports distribution and brand marketing agency with over 30 years of experience. We provide comprehensive expertise across sales strategy, brand marketing, product creation, distribution, and logistics, ensuring seamless market entry and sustained growth for our partners. Our sales strategy is built on extensive product and industry knowledge, allowing our team to manage every aspect of market positioning and sales execution with a holistic, results-driven approach. With a dedicated warehouse operation, Specialist Sports offers next-day fulfilment across the UK and global distribution capabilities, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery to retailers and customers worldwide. Our in-house creative marketing team collaborates closely with brand partners to develop tailored strategies across design, social media, and content marketing, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Additionally, our expertise in product creation enables us to develop innovative products under license for brands across the globe.

Press Contacts

For Stewart Golf:

ross@stewartgolf.com

For Specialist Sports:

ben.davis@specialistsports.com

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adidas has officially announced their partnership with Specialist Sports Creation (SSC), part of the Specialist Sports Group, to become the global licensee for adidas Rugby teamwear and hard goods.

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Specialist Sports has signed a distribution agreement with Groupe Magellan for the distribution of Prince Tennis and Squash in the UK and Ireland. Groupe Magellan is the official licensee for Prince Tennis and Squash and has great experience in the distribution and production of high-performance sporting goods in Europe. Specialist Sports and Groupe Magellan will work collaboratively to support the partnership with Prince, beginning in April 2022.

“Specialist Sports is delighted to be partnering with Groupe Magellan for the distribution of Prince Tennis and Squash, to propel our racket categories further. Prince is an exciting brand to have on board, due to its incredible heritage and continued product innovation. We are looking forward to growing our businesses together.” Max Holloway, Category Director – Racket Sports, Specialist Sports

“In order to better service and grow our network in the UK and Ireland, we decided to partner with Specialist Sports, a strong and well-established company recognised for reliability, whom we share performance and customer service values with. Specialist Sports makes an ideal addition to our list of distribution partners.” Christophe Michon, European Commercial Director – Racket Sports, Groupe Magellan