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Chicago area resident and pro golfer Chip Beck has joined Pitchfix as an ambassador.

Pitchfix a global leader in switchblade style divot tools, has retained Beck to help promote the Fusion 2.5 divot tool named best “Divot Repair Tool” by the editors of golf Digest for two straight years. Beck will start his duties at the PGA Merchandise show in Orlando.

First up Beck will be at demo day and then be at the Pitchfix booth (#2015) in the convention center the next day. Beck will then make appearances for Pitchfix at other golf events.

Beck became the second player in PGA Tour history to shoot 59 at the 1991 Las Vegas Invitational. Beck was also named to the USA Ryder Cup team three times, and recorded a 6-2-1 record. The three time all-american at the University of Georgia was the 1989 Vardon trophy winner. beck was runner up at three majors the 1986 and 1989 US Open, and the 1993 Masters.

“We are privileged to have one of golfs true gentleman represent Pitchfix,” said Bart Fokke, CEO Pitchfix. “In addition to playing professionally worldwide for more than three decades, Chip has gained respect from the golf world for the way he conducts himself on and off the golf course. With the positive personality and inspirational nature, he will be an outstanding ambassador for us.”

“It’s an honor for me to represent Pitchfix, a quality company with outstanding products,” said Beck. “I look forward to sharing my thougts about the Fusion 2.5 with the golf industry at the PGA Merchandise show and golfers nationwide. ”

Pitchfix Fusion 2.5 has a rubberized handle for a soft touch and grip, with colored aluminium trims, a built in pencil sharpener, and patented divot repairing pins, a removable one inch ball marker and 14 color options. Pitchfix has other ball markers and divit repair tools on the market.

For more information see pitchfixusa.com.