LAURINBURG, N.C. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that 26 of the top 30 finishers who competed in the 2008 Buick Open depended on Golf Pride® grips to play their best. In fact, Golf Pride grips were used by nine of the top 10 finishers in the tournament held at Warwick Hills G&CC in Grand Blanc, MI.
“We’re excited to see that the majority of top finishers relied on Golf Pride grips for maximum performance and control,” said Jeff Fiorini, general manager for Eaton’s Golf Grip Division. “The grip is one of the most important components in golf and we are glad that Tour players consistently choose our grips to maximize their performance on the course.”
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.
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Dan Koehler, (910) 277-3749
