SAN DIEGO, CA – November 2, 2009 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that the winner of the Military Long Drive World Championship used Graphite Design’s Tour AD MD 7X shaft in his driver to crush a winning 343 yard drive.
“We congratulate the winner on his third consecutive victory at the Military Long Drive Championship,” said Mr. Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “The conditions were less than ideal, with a cold, constant 20 mph headwind and we are pleased that he relied on our Tour AD shaft at this prestigious event. Our shafts are known for high quality and superior performance and this victory definitely highlights the outstanding performance benefits.”
The event took place at the Mesquite Sports and Event Complex in Mesquite, NV. The winner pocketed $10,000 for his efforts. CBS Sports personality David Feherty served as emcee for the competition, coordinated by the U.S. Army’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Command. Highlights of the 2009 Military Long Drive Championship finals will be shown during ESPN’s debut telecast of the 2009 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship on Sunday, December 20, 2009
Graphite Design Tour AD shafts have consistently been one of the top three wood shafts played on the Champions Tour. Tour AD stands for Accuracy and Distance, and is a moniker that has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company’s success which has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA tour and has been for the past six years.
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 163 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts — an unprecedented streak which dates to 2003. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 65 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 18 US distributors and 14 international 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. For more information about Graphite Design, call 888.707.6132, e-mail info@gdintl.com, or visit www.gdintl.com.
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