HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2005) -- In a move related to the acquisition of Cleveland Golf by Quiksilver, its golf apparel brand, FIDRA, has joined Cleveland Golf in its new Huntington Beach office. The move, which was completed on August 1st, will give FIDRA additional office support while allowing it to remain a distinct and individual company. It will continue to operate with its own marketing, design, and sales force, while much of its support operations, such as accounting, I.S. and shipping, will be shared with Cleveland Golf. Also, Greg Hopkins, President /CEO of Cleveland Golf, will assume the role of President/CEO of FIDRA.

“Partnering with FIDRA is a great move for us, and I am eager to start working together,” said Hopkins. ”The FIDRA brand represents the true spirit of the core golfer, and we think the match is going to be very popular with our customer base.”

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Keith Patterson
Keithpatterson@clevelandgolf.com