LAURINBURG, N.C., March 29, 2006 – Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that, according to authoritative Darrell Survey results, Golf Pride was the grip of choice for the majority of professionals at The Players Championship March 23-26.
The event often referred to as the "fifth major" and home to the richest purse on the PGA Tour, featured Golf Pride grips on more than eight out of every 10 clubs used in the 144-player field. In total, Golf Pride grips were used on 1,655 clubs compared to just 361 clubs using all other competitors’ grips combined during the coveted tournament.
"The TPC at Sawgrass is notably one of the top courses in the world," said Dwight Miles, Director of Global Sales & Marketing for Eaton Corporation’s Golf Grip Division. "At such a challenging course and sought after event, the fact that so many professionals chose Golf Pride shows their commitment to absolute control and peak performance,"
Eaton’s Golf Grip Division is the world’s largest manufacturer of golf grips, with manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities on five continents. The division’s Golf Pride brand is recognized globally as the number one choice in grips among tour and recreational players, competitive amateur golfers, club manufacturers and club repairmen. For more information, visit www.golfpride.com.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 59,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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