LAURINBURG, N.C. � Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that the majority of touring professionals who played in the PGA TOUR BMW Championship depended on Golf Pride® grips.
Golf Pride grips were used by 26 of the top 30 finishers who played in the BMW Championship held at the Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill., September 6 – 9.
"As the FedEx Cup moves into its final playoff this week, we’re excited to see that the best golfers continue to play Golf Pride grips," said Jeff Fiorini, general manager for Eaton’s Golf Grip Division. "In addition to our outstanding performance in the playoffs, 27 of the top 30 players in the current World Golf Rankings rely on our grips to play their best."
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 62,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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