(Vista, CA – August 4, 2008) Fujikura’s Rombax shaft technology was used in the driver and woods played by the winner at the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
“”We’re very impressed with this player’s exciting performance to win her first major championship and become the youngest player to win this prestigious title,” says Dave Schnider, President/COO of Fujikura. “Her play demonstrates her confidence in the superior performance of Fujikura in the most important competitions with the most talented fields.”
Fujikura has been the leading Driver Shaft Brand at every tour major including the Ricoh Women’s British Open, The Masters, U.S. Men’s Open, The Open Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, LPGA Championship, Kraft Nabisco Championship and the Senior PGA Championship.
Fujikura was the #1 Driver Shaft Brand at all PGA, LPGA, Champions and Nationwide Tour events in the second quarter of 2008 competition. This includes winning the counts at the six major championships held during the quarter.
The brand’s dominant leadership position reinforces Fujikura’s position as the PGA Tour’s #1 Driver and Wood shaft brand for the last eight years.
Fujikura is the primary supplier to many national brand OEM’s offering both proprietary and brand product shaft designs. Fujikura products also can be custom fitted through its network of over 900 Charter Dealers. To learn more about Fujikura, visit www.fujikuragolf.com.
Contact:
John Castle
Fujikura
(760) 598-6060
jcastle@fujikuragolf.com
Kevin Donnellon
Macali Communications
(312) 560-8065
kevin@macalicomm.com
