June 12, 2025 – Since 1945, and every year since, FootJoy has been the golf shoe of choice at the professional level. That’s 80 consecutive years of the best players in the world choosing FJ for the ultimate combination of comfort, style and performance.

The first breakthrough was in 1927 when FootJoy sales rep, Miles Baker, convinced the captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team that they should be wearing FootJoy golf shoes in the inaugural matches at Worcester Country Club, which they did, on route to a 7-point victory. Johnny Farrell, a member of that U.S. team, liked the shoes so much he wore them to victory in a 36-hole, one- day playoff at the 1928 U.S. Open. This was the first of more than 8,000 victories by professionals wearing FJ shoes.

Word spread quickly among the players and when shoe counts started to be tracked at professional tournaments in 1945, FootJoy was firmly entrenched as the clear shoe of choice. From that year to this year, and every year since, FJ has been the shoe chosen by more professionals than any other.

The FootJoy formula that was established in these early days is still utilised today – an unrelenting commitment to golf-specific innovation that delivers best-in-class performance, comfort and style. FJ remains the dominant force on professional tours around the world, trusted by generations of top players.

“Ever since I wore my father’s hand-me-down white FJ Classics wingtips for junior golf, I’ve literally never worn another golf shoe a day in my life,” said Adam Scott. “I truly believe they’re just the best – best performance and best looking.”

“I’ve just made a big change for me, moving from a classic styled shoe like Premiere Series, that I’ve worn my entire career, to the new HyperFlex,” said Justin Thomas. “To do that, and still be in the FootJoy family is ideal for me. I trust what they do and why they do it, I know the shoes will be great, and I know I’ll get exactly what I’m looking for in my game.”

To mark this 80-year milestone, FootJoy celebrates the Legends Series, that works a tribute to the greats of the game who have worn FJ shoes over the decades, celebrating iconic moments and major championships, with limited edition drops tied to the biggest tournaments in golf.

This week the Premiere Series Packard Liberty model that will be exclusively available DTC featuring elevated navy and red accents, including a red “1945” on the midsole, pays tribute to the beginning of FJ’s legendary run. SRP: 260€.