Ping is a family owned company founded in 1959 in the garage of Karsten Solheim. Karsten's frustration with his putting inspired him to design a putter, which made a "pinging" sound when striking a golf ball. Today, PING is synonymous with innovation, quality, and service in the world of golf. Interesting fact: Solheim is the only person to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as a golf club manufacturer.
Solheim is credited with numerous innovations that became standards in the golf industry. Some of these standards include custom fitting, perimeter weighting, and the use of investment casting. Solheim's insistence on adhering to strict engineering principles raised the level of product performance and quality. Today, the company is under the direction of Solheim’s son, John Solheim.