Sales and Marketing Veteran Brings Record of Outstanding Achievement to Leading Shaftmaker
(SAN DIEGO, California) – Graphite Design — maker of some of the most widely played graphite driver, fairway-wood and hybrid shaft models on the PGA TOUR — today announces the appointment of Erik Boysen as Promotions Manager.
Boysen, most recently Sales and Marketing Manager for Sonartec Golf, will oversee Graphite Design’s staff of professional tour representatives and work directly with original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") to further expand Graphite Design’s already wide usage by the world’s top golfers.
At Sonartec, Boysen managed more than 30 account managers, sales and tour representatives while supervising business with Golf Galaxy, Edwin Watts, The Golf Warehouse and Golfsmith. Prior to joining Sonartec in 2003, he was Senior Territory Sales Manager for putter manufacturer Never Compromise, and in 1996 he began his career with eyewear maker Bausch & Lomb.
"Erik Boysen has a record of outstanding achievement in the golf industry, and we’re proud to welcome him to our team," says Kenzo Imamura, Director and President of Graphite Design. "His talent, passion, experience and reputation make him a perfect fit for this position as Graphite Design further grows its already strong professional tour presence and strengthens our industry-leading infrastructure."
Adds Boysen: "Graphite Design’s status as golf’s premier shaft manufacturer makes this a truly exciting opportunity. I look forward to implementing new strategies to foster even greater relationships with professionals and OEMs while driving enhanced sales and brand recognition."
Graphite Design has enjoyed worldwide success on the professional tours in 2007. While powering players to numerous victories in PGA, Nationwide, Champions and LPGA events, Graphite Design has extended its streak of Japan Tour graphite wood-shaft brand count wins to an unprecedented 153 consecutive tournaments. The company recently introduced the Tour AD Quattro Tech ultra-premium shaft in the U.S. and launched its G-TECH combination-flex custom clubmaker series of wood and iron shafts, designed for exceptional playability throughout the bag. Graphite Design is the graphite shaftmaker of choice for Hank Haney, coach to the world’s top-ranked player.
In 2006, Graphite Design shafts were played by 41 winners of professional tournaments worldwide. Players using Graphite Design shafts amassed more than $90 million in PGA TOUR earnings in 2006 while the company earned more graphite wood shaft model count victories on the PGA TOUR (16) than any other manufacturer. On the Japan Tour, Graphite Design shafts were in the bags of 18 winners in 2006.
About Graphite Design
Graphite Design, established in Japan in 1989 and in the U.S. in 1997, is the industry leader in shaft technology and the preferred brand for golf professionals worldwide. One of the world’s three largest golf-club shaft manufacturers, the company made its mark manufacturing high-performance shafts for most of golf’s major OEMs, including the top four companies by sales volume. Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top clubmakers the world over while the company’s mainstay YS shafts, Pershing shafts and other models are extremely popular among avid and occasional golfers.
Revolutionary technology, design and sourcing the most advanced materials are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, making them the highest quality performance shafts on the market. Validating the company’s "AD" logo, all of Graphite Design’s PGA Tour-proven shafts specifically promote "Accuracy and Distance" and these key competitive advantages are helping professional and amateur golfers optimize their games after switching to Graphite Design shafts.
For more information about Graphite Design: 888.707.6132, info@gdintl.com ; www.gdintl.com .
Contact:
Daniel Mitchell
Buffalo Communications
253.312.4536
dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com
