SAN DIEGO, CA – March 16, 2009 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that the champions of the Puerto Rican Open and the Michael Hill New Zealand Open used Graphite Design shafts.
“Congratulations to the winners of both events,” said Tim Gillis, vice president, sales & marketing, Graphite Design. “Both men played extremely well and were able to hold off their competitors during their final rounds. We are pleased that they are using our shafts and we wish them continued success throughout the season.”
The winner of the Puerto Rican Open used a Graphite Design shaft in his 3-wood. He birdied the 18th hole to finish at 14-under 274 to claim his third career PGA Tour victory.
The winner of the Michael Hill New Zealand Open opted for a Graphite Design shaft in his 5-wood, while a T4 finisher used Graphite Design shafts in both his driver and 5-wood. The winner shot an amazing final round back-nine 30 which led to an 8-under 64 that gave him a three-stroke win at the event. Graphite Design maintains a strong presence on the Nationwide Tour with 59 shafts in play at the New Zealand Open.
Graphite Design International manufactures the highest quality shafts in the world for Pure Distance and Perfect Accuracy. Graphite Design shafts can be seen in play by the best professional players on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, Japan, European and LPGA tours. Graphite Design shafts reinforced its dominance on the Japan Tour, where it has claimed 158 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts — an unprecedented streak which dates to 2002. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 54 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 8 US distributors and 5 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to over 1000 custom fitters around the world.
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 premium shafts for all of golf’s major OEMs. Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers the world over while the company’s mainstay YSQ and YSQst, Stabilized Tip shafts, Aura 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, call 888.707.6132, e-mail info@gdintl.com, or visit www.gdintl.com.
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