Golf lovers who are can’t go to the course are taking to social media and sharing all sorts of trick shots, workouts and practice sessions. However, Seamus Golf, a small brand based in Beaverton, Oregon, that has grown a cult following thanks to its unique headcovers, hand-forged ball markers and accessories posted a very different message.
On Monday evening, the company announced on its website that it would close temporarily to help produce masks for doctors, nurses and first responders who are in need of supplies in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
“Prototyping began last week and ended with our first production run on Friday,” a message on the company’s homepage read. “We are using our materials and constructing them in a way that each of these individuals are requesting to use as a last resort. They have confirmed that what we are making is better than what they are resorting to use.”
The masks are not made from N95 material though the company said it is seeking it and could use customers’ help on that front. Still, with masks running critically low in many areas, the Seamus masks are better than what many healthcare workers are being forced to use.
Seamus used the past week to set up its office for “social distanced production.” The company believes it can continue to make products and keep its employees through a tough time such as this. The Seamus store has been temporarily closed to allow the full team to focus and assess the situation with masks. A second production run began Monday night.
Seamus also said it would give away the masks for free to frontline workers who contact the company at masks@seamusgolf.com.