ABOUT CJ GOLF
CJ Golf - a women’s golf apparel line - was started by two women who had a passion for golf and a passion for fashion. They shared many beliefs which became the core philosophies of the company.
* It is their belief that women who feel better about their appearance play a better game of golf. It is their goal to provide women a product that inspires confidence.
* It is their belief that very few clothing companies address the need of the smaller, fit golfer. It is their goal to provide women a product starting at a true size 00.
* It is their belief that women want to feel professional when playing golf with business associates. It is their goal to provide women a product that offers a professional flair.
* It is their belief that women do not want to look like they just got off of the golf course when they get off of the golf course. It is their goal to provide women a product that will take them into the 19th hole.
ABOUT THE OWNERS
Denise Miklas Jennings and Carol Barritt Smith grew up together in a small town in Eastern Ohio. As high school best friends they never dreamed that the confluence of their life’s experiences twenty years after graduation would create the opportunity to start a business together. Though fashion was always a common denominator neither of them picked up a club until years later when living in different cities. The concept was Denise’s and she knew Carol would know how to get it to market.
This is how they got here:
Denise Jennings, Co-Founder
Denise is an avid golfer who was continually frustrated by the lack of affordable, fashionable and functional golf clothing available to women, especially in smaller sizes. She saw this as an opportunity to combine her fashion interests with her interest in golf and begin her own clothing line. Denise has over ten years in the purchasing field, working for a healthcare finance company and the American Cancer Society. She has a BA in Business Administration from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.
Carol Smith, Co-Founder
Carol has an extensive background that combines a unique expertise in apparel, technology and business management. She spent 10 years in the apparel industry before entering the technology sector. She has developed an in depth understanding of sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and trend forecasting while also gaining knowledge of Internet sales and marketing as well as software integration and Web services. She has been responsible for every aspect of a company and has launched 4 brands. Carol is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Though she admits she is not the best golfer, she likes to point out that at least she always looks good…
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