LAURINBURG, N.C. – Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that, according to Darrell Survey results, Golf Pride® grips were the choice of more than eight out of ten players at the U.S. Women’s Open (80.8 percent). In terms of total grip count, Golf Pride led the way with 1,702 out of the 2,184 grips used by the field of 156 players.
Usage of Golf Pride grips among the top players continues to be impressive, as they were the preferred choice among five of the six players in contention during the final nine holes of regulation play.
"Usage of Golf Pride grips by the world’s top female players is a testament to players’ confidence in our technology and commitment to outstanding performance," said Dwight Miles, director of global sales and marketing for Eaton Corporation’s Golf Grip Division. "The U.S. Women’s Open is the longest-running event currently on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour and Golf Pride is thrilled that its grips are played by the best-of-the-best at this major."
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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