Tiger Woods’ golf ball brand of choice, Bridgestone Golf, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Jeremy Galbreth as the company’s new Vice President of Sales — a move that’s sure to catch the attention of the 15-time major champion, who has trusted the company’s golf balls for the past 25 years.
Galbreth joins Bridgestone from Mizuno, where he was formerly the Senior Director of Golf.
In his new role, Galbreth will oversee Bridgestone’s entire sales organisation across all channels, including on- and off-course, national accounts, e-commerce and corporate.
Bridgestone, who makes some of the best golf balls in the game such as the Tour B X as used by Woods, claims Galbreth’s main focus will be on driving leadership and growth in both the on- and off-course channels.
“I’m honored to have joined the Bridgestone Golf team,” said Galbreth in a press release sent to GolfMagic.
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“The brand’s commitment to performance and innovation is unmatched, and I’m proud to contribute to its ongoing success.”
Bridgestone boss hails “perfect addition”
“With an incredible lineup of new products on the way, I couldn’t be more pleased to have Jeremy join the Bridgestone team,” said Dan Murphy, President and CEO of Bridgestone Golf.
“Jeremy’s extensive industry experience and leadership in sales make him the perfect addition to our team as we drive growth and innovation heading into 2026 and beyond.”
Jeremy Galbreth, the new VP of Sales at Bridgestone
Galbreth has built a strong reputation as a transformational leader, known for creating high-performing teams, developing innovative sales strategies, and building long-term relationships with retailers and partners.
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Galbreth first joined Mizuno back in 2010 as a territory manager before working his way up to the top of the golf division.
Woods extended his deal with Bridgestone in 2025
Tiger Woods x Bridgestone: 25 years of trust
Woods, 49, has been a Bridgestone ball player for a quarter of a century, currently gaming the Tour B X – a golf ball both Woods and fellow PGA Tour star Jason Day assisted in the development stages.
Former World No.1 Woods officially signed a deal with Bridgestone in December 2016.
While specific details of Woods’ deal with Bridgestone have never been made public, it’s estimated he receives around $2 million a season.
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Not exactly bad work given he’s not teed up in a PGA Tour event since missing the cut at The Open at Royal Troon in July 2024.
Woods is currently sidelined after he underwent the seventh back surgery of his career last month.
It’s anticipated that Woods, who was already recovering from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon prior to undergoing back surgery, may not return to competitive action until The Masters in April 2026.
Next season Woods will have the chance to compete on the PGA Tour Champions as he turns 50 years old next month.
Tiger Woods x Bridgestone
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Woods has used Bridgestone balls for 25 years
Woods plays TaylorMade golf clubs and wears Sun Day Red apparel
When it comes to golf clubs, however, Woods is a TaylorMade staff player.
Three new TaylorMade drivers for 2026 hit the USGA Conforming list this week – another update that will have caught the attention of Woods.
The 15-time major champion signed his first equipment deal with TaylorMade on 25 January 2017 after Nike stopped manufacturing clubs and balls.
More recently, Woods signed a separate deal to launch his apparel line, Sun Day Red, in February 2024.
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That came after Woods and Nike ended their 27-year partnership in January 2024.
The highly successful, long-term deal, one of the most iconic in sports history, spanned nearly three decades and involved several contracts worth over $500 million in total.
Tiger extended his Bridgestone ball deal in 2025
Woods revealed earlier this season he had agreed a contract extension with the Bridgestone ball.
“I have played a ball manufactured by Bridgestone since my memorable 2000 season,” Woods said in a press release in January.
“Since the beginning, Bridgestone has continued to innovate and lead the golf ball category in terms of technology, performance, and consistency.
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“They are great at what they do, and I look forward to continuing to work with their R&D team to design industry-leading golf balls.”
That 2000 season, when Woods won nine times, remains one of the greatest in golf history.
Woods won three majors in 2000: US Open, The Open, and the PGA Championship – a remarkable feat made him only the second player in history to win three majors in a single calendar year.
While Woods appeared to be using a Nike Tour Accuracy ball at the time, it was long rumoured — and finally confirmed by him in January this year — that his dimples were actually made by Bridgestone and painted with a swoosh.
Bridgestone’s star-studded Tour lineup
Bridgestone proudly calls itself the No.1 ball fitter in golf, and it’s not just Woods trusting the brand.
Other big names include Jason Day, Fred Couples, Matt Kuchar, Chris Gotterup, Kurt Kitayama, Mao Saigo and Ayaka Furue — all of whom tee it up with Bridgestone balls in 2025.
Bryson DeChambeau used to have a deal with Bridgestone balls but he cut ties when he joined LIV Golf in 2022.
Bridgestone has long been known for its precise fitting process and commitment to innovation — traits that align closely with Woods’ meticulous approach to equipment.
What Galbreth’s appointment means
With Galbreth stepping in to lead global sales, Bridgestone looks set to double down on growth and innovation in the golf ball market.
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His track record of transforming sales teams and driving brand strategy suggests big ambitions for the next phase of Bridgestone’s journey — one that could see even tighter integration between its Tour staff and product development.
Woods’ loyalty, coupled with Bridgestone’s recent momentum, makes this a potentially pivotal moment for the brand.
Let’s just hope Woods can actually get round to teeing up a Bridgestone ball in 2026.
GolfMagic Readers looking to find their perfect Bridgestone Tour B model can visit bridgestonegolf.com to use the brand’s online golf ball fitting tool.
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