Bettinardi

Founded 1998 · Tinley Park, Illinois, USA

Clubs & Balls

#42

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Bettinardi Golf operates from a 22,000-square-foot facility in Tinley Park, Illinois, where founder Robert Bettinardi and his team produce some of the most coveted putters in golf. Since 1998, the company has built its reputation on precision milling, hand-finishing, and an almost obsessive attention to detail that appeals equally to tour professionals and collector enthusiasts. Each putter is machined from a solid block of metal, typically 303 stainless steel or carbon steel, and undergoes a finishing process that can take hours per head. The result is a product line that blurs the line between golf equipment and precision instrument. Bettinardi putters are immediately recognizable by their honeycomb milling pattern, a signature design feature that debuted in the early 2000s and has since become synonymous with the brand. The company's flagship Studio Stock and Queen B lines are staples on professional tours worldwide, trusted by players like Matt Kuchar and favored for their soft feel and consistent roll. Beyond performance, Bettinardi has cultivated a collector culture through limited releases, custom shop options, and collaborations with brands like Greyson Clothiers. The secondary market for retired models can command prices well above retail, turning putters into investment pieces. While Bettinardi remains family-owned and relatively small compared to major manufacturers, its influence is outsized. The brand has become a benchmark for boutique putter craftsmanship, proof that golfers will pay premium prices for American-made equipment that delivers both performance and pride of ownership. In an era of global supply chains and mass production, Bettinardi's commitment to in-house manufacturing and limited production runs has only strengthened its positioning as golf's premier putter specialist.