LAURINBURG, N.C. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that, according to authoritative 2007 Darrell Survey results, the majority of PGA professionals who played in the 2007 Masters Golf Tournament depended on Golf Pride® grips.
Golf Pride grips were used by 83 percent of all pros who played in the 2007 Masters Golf Tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club April 2 – 8, 2007. Out of a total of 96 players, 80 golfers (83.3 percent) used Golf Pride grips.
"The fact that Golf Pride grips were the choice for so many pros at The Masters," said Jeff Fiorini, general manager for Eaton’s Golf Grip Division, "shows their trust in the versatility and performance we deliver. We are delighted that top tour professionals continue to make Golf Pride grips their number one preference."
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 2006 sales of $12.4 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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