 In 2005, Travis Murphy was awarded the Golfsmith International Employee of the Year award and was inducted into the Golfsmith Circle of Excellence.On June 15, 2006, Golfsmith International Holdings Inc. made its initial public offering and since has been traded under NASDAQ symbol GOLF.On September 14, 2016 Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, owing millions to Nike, Inc, Callaway Golf Company, and others.