BEAVERTON, Ore. (May 10th, 2005) - Nike Golf today announced changes being made to their global management team, according to company president Bob Wood.

Mike Francis will be leaving his position as General Manager, Nike Golf Canada to become the General Manager of Nike Golf EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Francis replaces Johnny Trainor who will be taking another position within Nike. Francis, who has 20 years of experience in the golf industry, has been with Nike Golf Canada since June of 2003 and has led the business to 28% growth this fiscal year.

Mike Kelly, Nike Golf's Category Business Director for golf clubs, will replace Mike Francis as General Manager for Nike Golf Canada. Kelly has held numerous positions with Nike Golf over the past six years and was instrumental in creating and growing Nike Golf's club business over the past three years.

Stan Grissinger will assume responsibilities for the golf club category becoming Category Business Director for clubs and balls. Grissinger has taken Nike Golf's ball business from less than 1% to 10%. Under Grissinger's leadership the ball category for Nike Golf continues to grow with the introduction of the most talked about ball on the market, the One Platinum.

"These changes allow us to put industry veterans in key positions in the company" said Wood. "By solidifying our global management team we will be better prepared to deal with the growth we are experiencing." Wood adds.

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