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Campbell Enjoys Immediate Triumph After Joining Nike Golf's Tour Staff Roster

Follows in Similar Successful Footsteps of Fellow Nike Golf Tour Members


BEAVERTON, Ore. (January 23, 2006) – Chad Campbell has become the latest PGA Tour player to enjoy immediate success after joining Nike Golf’s talented roster of Tour Staff members. In just his second week as a Nike Golf Tour Staff member, Campbell posted a three-stroke victory at last week’s Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Desert, California. This followed just a week after his Nike Golf debut where he recorded a second-place finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
This win, his first since the 2004 Bay Hill Invitational, adds him to a distinguished list of PGA Tour players to benefit triumphantly from joining the Nike Golf Tour team. In fact, it mirrors the start to the 2005 PGA Tour season when Justin Leonard signed with Nike Golf and went on to win his second PGA Tour event – also at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
Last year, Nike Golf Tour Staff accumulated 11 PGA Tour victories and 34 titles worldwide. Of those wins, Leonard won within 11 days of his switch to Nike Golf equipment, Paul Casey within 3 months, K.J. Choi within 4 months, and Carl Pettersson recorded his first PGA Tour win immediately after switching to the new SasQuatch driver.
Campbell made his first appearance two weeks ago as a swoosh athlete. Playing with the new SasQuatch Driver, its new geometry was the only adjustment Campbell’s game needed. Since switching to the SasQuatch, Campbell’s game has been on fire with a runner-up finish and victory, respectively.
Also attributing to Campbell’s recent success was his solid iron play. Last week, using Nike Golf’s Pro Combo irons, Campbell averaged 75.6% in greens in regulation. Campbell, who started playing with Nike Golf’s Pro Combo irons in 2005 prior to becoming a Nike Golf tour staff member, also wears Nike Golf apparel, SP 6 footwear and a Dri Fit Tour glove.
Campbell’s victory is evidence that Nike Golf equipment is synonymous with success on the PGA TOUR and continues to ring loud and clear in 2006. Here’s another look at the successes after the Nike Golf switch:

  • Justin Leonard – 11 days after switching to Nike Golf equipment, wins second PGA Tour event on the 2005 schedule after having not won in almost a year. Leonard went on to capture two PGA Tour victories in 2005.
  • Paul Casey – less than 3 months into equipment change with Nike Golf, wins in China. Casey won a second time in China in November.
  • K.J. Choi – 4 months into equipment change with Nike Golf, wins in S. Korea. Choi won the Chrysler Classic Greensboro Open on the PGA Tour for first PGA Tour victory in 3 years and one month.
  • Carl Pettersson – Captures first career victory on the PGA Tour after switching to the SasQuatch Driver.
  • Tiger Woods – Wins two majors in 2005 after switching to the One Platinum ball and Ignite T-60 3-wood; won four additional tournaments in 2005.
  • Chad Campbell – Wins second event after joining Nike Golf Staff. This is after placing second at his first 2006 event a week earlier.
    Located in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike Golf designs and markets golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories worldwide. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to honoring and respecting the traditions and heritage of the game, and to providing committed golfers with the absolute best equipment in the game. In 2005, Nike Golf’s Tour Staff accumulated 11 PGA Tour victories and 34 top-10 finishes. LPGA player Grace Park recorded four top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour. For more information on Nike Golf, visit our Web site at www.nikegolf.com. Editors and journalists in the U.S. seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit www.nikegolf.com/presscenter. For international journalists, please contact Nike Golf’s public relations representative in respective countries for information.
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