LAURINBURG, N.C. (June 6, 2006) – Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that, according to Darrell Survey results, more than eight out of 10 professional golfers used Golf Pride(R) grips at both the Nationwide Tour’s Rex Hospital Open, which took place June 1-4 in Raleigh, N.C., and the 2006 NCAA Men’s Division I Championship, which was played May 31-June 3 in Sunriver, Oregon.
The Rex Hospital Open featured 141 of the 156-player field (90.4 percent) using Golf Pride grips on the majority of the clubs in their bags, while the NCAA event showed similar Golf Pride grip leadership (133 of 156, or 85.3 percent).
From the two tournaments combined, Golf Pride grips were used on 3,743 clubs (85.7 percent) compared to just 625 clubs gripped with competitors’ grips. Golf Pride grips also collectively adorned 769 of 860 woods (89.4 percent).
"To know that Golf Pride is not only the preferred choice among PGA pros, but also among Nationwide players and the best collegiate golfers in the country, is very satisfying," said Dwight Miles, director of global sales and marketing for Eaton Corporation’s Golf Grip Division. "Usage by the world’s best players – both in the college and pro ranks — 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
Contact:
Dan Koehler
910-277-3749
danielfkoehler@eaton.com
