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Zero Friction expands international operations with new London office

4.48pm 9th November 2021 - Corporate

US-based golf accessories brand Zero Friction is preparing for the 2022 season with the opening of two new offices in the US and a new International office in London, England.

Zero Friction has opened its first international sales office in London to manage the growth of the company throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Managing Director Frank Harrington, who has over 20 years golf industry experience, is a native of England and has a complete understanding of the markets across these regions.

“As the demand for Zero Friction gloves, tees and balls continue to grow, we saw a need to open additional offices outside of our Chicago headquarters to support our growth,” said John Iacono, founder and President of Zero Friction. “With new golf products coming out this season – including a new golf bag line, the Wheel Pro push/carry bag and TurfTee with divot tool tip–the company saw a need to increase our presence and allow for top notch customer service.”

Scott Burnett has been named National Sales Manager of Green Grass and operates an office from Kansas City, Kansas. Along with sales responsibility in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, Frank oversees sales of the 15 western region representatives and total oversight of the 30 company representatives. Scott has more than 25 years’ experience in green grass sales and as a club professional.

Jesse Johnson is the newly appointed Eastern Regional Manager based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Jesse has more than 30 years’ experience in green grass and retail golf sales and will oversee the 15 representatives in the Eastern Region as well as develop business throughout the territory.

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