Maruman PGA Staff Member Juvic Pangunsan Captures First Tour Victory With Maruman Golf Equipment
La Habra, CA, November 8, 2007 – Maruman Golf has confirmed that Maruman PGA Tour Staff member Juvic Pagunsan earned his first ever international PGA Tour victory at the Pertamina Indonesia President Invitational on Sunday, October 28th.
The 29-year-old champion produced his breakthrough win at the Damai Indah Golf – BSD Course as he shot an impressive final round of seven-under-par 65 for a winning total of 19-under-par 269 at the Jack Nicklaus-designed course course in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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With the win, Pagunsan catapulted to 33rd position on the Asian Tour’s UBS Order of Merit with total earnings of $92,027 US. Pagunsan, who was playing Maruman’s legendary Conductor Irons en route to earning the Asian PGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year in 2006, romped home in style with a birdie on the 17th and an eagle at the final 18th hole as he came from behind to claim a one-shot victory.
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"I am speechless, it was the perfect finish for me. I’ve enjoyed my time on the Asian Tour and this is what I’ve been waiting for in my career," Pagunsan observed. "I would like to dedicate this win to my wife (Maria Eleana) and my daughter (LJ) as they’ve supported me all the way. I would like to thank my sponsors and everyone who has been there for me."
Leading final round scores
269 – Juvic Pagunsan (PHI) 66-67-71-65
270 – Gaganjeet Bhullar (IND) 70-64-67-69
272 – Lee Westwood (ENG) 67-65-70-70, Anthony Kang (USA) 67-65-69-71
273 – Scott Barr (AUS) 70-71-66-66, Prom Meesawat (THA) 65-70-68-70, Harmeet Kahlon (IND) 66-68-70-69
274 – Liang Wen-chong (CHN) 70-67-71-66, Mark Brown (NZL) 70-66-71-67
275 – Chapchai Nirat (THA) 72-68-71-64, Mo Joong-kyung (KOR) 67-69-69-70, Neven Basic (AUS) 65-67-72-71
276 – Hur In-hoi (KOR) 65-69-69-73
277 – Adam Blyth (AUS) 70-69-69-69, Hsu Mong-nan (TPE) 68-69-70-70, Digvijay Singh (IND) 67-66-74-70, Lu Wei-chih (TPE) 70-62-72-73
About Maruman
Maruman is a premium golf equipment manufacturer which was established in 1971. Maruman is dedicated to pioneering innovative, cutting edge Golf Equipment technology and has achieved a worldwide reputation for making superior quality products that have, in fact, been out in front of its competition in terms of technological innovation. Among the key golf equipment innovations produced by Maruman over the years is the introduction in 1994 of the Maruman "Power Titan", the first high COR driver in the golf industry. In the year 2000, Maruman introduced the first large headed, high COR driver in golf, the "Bigwin X-Zone" with a 402 cc head. Maruman also was the first company to incorporate Nano Technology into golf equipment and in 2005 Maruman’s "Nano II" irons were awarded best irons in Japan. Maruman’s prestigious "Majesty" series of woods and irons have long been valued for their craftsmanship, prestige and performance. Listed on Forbes Magazine’s "Most Expensive" list as the most expensive set of golf clubs in the world, the "Majesty" series is prized and valued throughout Asia for its outstanding look and feel. Out on Tour, Maruman golf clubs have earned over 100 PGA Tour victories world wide, including three Major Championships in the thirty-five year history of this world renowned company.
In 2007 Maruman clubs were used by Staff Player Juvic Pangunsan to win the Asian PGA Tour’s Pertamina Indonesia President Invitational in Jakarta.
For more information on Maruman golf equipment, contact Vice-President of Sales Jeff Bennett at (800) 650-1460.
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