By Leonard Finkel
Daphne’s Headcovers introduced its new Lion Headcover. Daphne’s is teaming up with PGA Tour legend John Daly to produce the contemporary design.
Daly declared, “I am very excited to announce my new partnership with Daphne’s Headcovers! So, make sure when you cover up that hot driver, make sure it’s a ‘Grip It and Rip It’ John Daly Lion Headcover by Daphne’s!”
The long-awaited headcover has been under consideration since 1999. Daly was called the “Lion” in high school because of his long blond hair. Sales proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Dardanelle, Arkansas.
Daphne’s is a hometown success story, started 39 years ago when Jane Spicer and her mother, Daphne, decided to make animal headcovers out of puppets. Dogs, cats, and wildlife still dominate the line. “Just for Fun” headcovers have joined the family over the years. They include the Smurfs, Ninja, and Girl Monkey Made of Sockies, which is carried by LPGA professional Michelle Wie.
Fans will get their first glimpse of the Lion Headcover at the 2017 Charles Schwab Cup Championship, held at Phoenix Country Club. Championship play is November 10, 11 and 12. It’s the season-ending event on PGA Tour Champions and determines the final money list. daphnesheadcovers.com
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.