Titleist is dedicated to serving the needs of serious golfers worldwide with its "Be global but think local" philosophy. Titleist golf balls were introduced to the market in 1932. Its breakthrough Dynamite Thread construction greatly improved distances and the brand gained national attention when it dominated the 1949 U.S. Open. Since then, Titleist has become an internationally respected brand with distributors in several countries including Japan, Germany, France, Sweden South Africa, and Singapore, just to name a few. It has also expanded to make high-performance clubs and accessories that can be found on courses everywhere.