Hot-Z

Just after the Civil War, with its home in St. Louis, Missouri, the name “Hotze” meant saddles. No other tannery in the newly reunited states offered the quality of leather, tooling and sewing of a Hotze saddle. They were built to last forever. As quickly as the automobile reduced the need for saddles, the Hotze family applied their knowledge of leather and craftsmanship in a new direction, becoming one of America’s first families of golf bags.

Relocating in 1957 to its current facility in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Hotze continued its history of quality and innovation including the first bag company to use injection-molded plastic for a stronger bag base; as well as, the first to incorporate a dual strap system on a carry bag.

With the acquisition of the HotZ brand, American Brand Golf has committed itself to maintaining the standards of integrity set forth by the Henry Hotze family over 130 years ago. While materials, styling and feature demands have changed over time, the HotZ tradition continues. Products assembled by our skilled work force can be seen at discriminating retailer’s nation-wide.

1864 Henry Hotze and sons start a leather saddle tannery in St. Louis, Missouri

1905 After the automobile comes out, the HotZe Family diversifies into leather

handbags and other small leather goods.

1925 The Hotze family recognizes the growing popularity of golf and builds its first leather golf bag.

1950 HOTZ becomes the first bag company to use injection-molded plastic for stronger bag base.

1957 The Hotze family moves the plant South to Pocahontas, Arkansas

1960 The HOTZ Company begins work with others on the first bag with stand legs.

1963 The HOTZ company begins its long relationship with the Arnold Palmer Company through acquisition.