LAURINBURG, N.C. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that the majority of professionals who played in the 2008 AT&T Classic depended on Golf Pride® grips to play their best. Golf Pride grips were used by 28 of the top 33 finishers competing in the tournament held at TPC Sugarloaf on May 15-19 in Duluth, GA.
“Since the beginning of the year, 17 of the last 20 PGA Tour tournaments have been won by players using Golf Pride grips on the majority of their clubs,” said Jeff Fiorini, general manager for Eaton’s Golf Grip Division. “Week after week, we are pleased to strengthen our tradition of leadership on Tour as the best players in the world continue to rely on Golf Pride grips.”
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 2007 sales of $13.0 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; hydraulics, fuel and pneumatic systems for commercial and military aircraft; 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 79,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
Contact:
Dan Koehler, (910) 277-3749
