LAURINBURG, N.C., May 15, 2006 – Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that, according to Darrell Survey results, eight out of 10 professional golfers used Golf Pride® grips at professional tournaments in the U.S. and in Japan May 11-14.
The Professional Golfers’ Association’s (PGA) EDS Byron Nelson Championship featured 136 of the 154-player field (88.3 percent) using Golf Pride grips on the majority of the clubs in their bags, while the PGA Champions Tour Boeing Championship and the Japan PGA Championship showed similar Golf Pride grip leadership.
From the three tournaments combined, Golf Pride grips were used on 4,384 clubs (82.4 percent) compared to just 1,062 clubs gripped with competitors’ grips. Golf Pride grips also collectively adorned 1,063 of 1,259 woods (84.4 percent).
"With the professional golf season really coming into full swing both here and overseas, Golf Pride’s tour leadership is clear and overwhelming," said Dwight Miles, director of global sales and marketing for Eaton Corporation’s Golf Grip Division. "Usage by the world’s best players is a testament to Golf Pride’s revolutionary grip technology and outstanding performance," added Miles.
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 60,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com
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