13-under performance caps off first LPGA tour victory
Norcross, GA (April 4, 2011) – Stacy Lewis captured her first LPGA tour victory at the first major of the year, defeating the number-one ranked player in the world, Yani Tseng, at the Kraft Nabisco Championship in Rancho Mirage, California this past weekend. Lewis proved that power is alive and well on the LPGA Tour by averaging over 280 yards using her Mizuno JPX-800 Driver and proficiently utilizing her JPX-800 Pro irons, Mizuno Fairway Wood, Hybrid, and MP T-11 wedges, shooting a final round 3-under for a 72 hole score of 13-under.
Lewis was dominant in the final round, erasing an early two-stroke deficit to tournament defending champion, Yani Tseng. She was able to battle the gusty wind conditions with precise iron play using her JPX-800 Pro irons, which she put in play for the first time this week. Lewis punctuated an incredible back nine by making an improbable 20-foot par putt on the 17th hole, virtually sealing the victory.
“Mizuno would like to congratulate Stacy on her first LPGA Tour victory this past weekend at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, and her stamp as one of the LPGA’s rising stars,” said Dick Lyons, Vice President and General Manager, Golf Division for Mizuno USA, Inc. “With her precise iron play, length off the tee, and touch in her short game, she’s truly the complete package. Mizuno is committed to helping athletes compete at their highest level, and that is exactly what she did. We are extremely proud of Stacy.”
Designed for forgiveness, distance and feel, the JPX-800 Pro irons feature the highest COR ever developed in a legendary Mizuno Grain Flow Forged iron. The JPX-800 Driver utilizes Mizuno’s Ultimate Dynamic Stability (U.D.S.) technology for explosive distance from anywhere on the face. MP T-11 wedges combine Mizuno’s patented Grain Flow Forging feel with a Tour proven head shape and sole to provide unmatched precision in the short game. For more information on Mizuno’s award-winning golf equipment or the recently launched Swing to Win Challenge please visit www.mizunogolf.com.
Mizuno USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the largest specialty sporting goods manufacturers in the world. Mizuno USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes golf, baseball, softball, running, track & field, and volleyball equipment, apparel, and footwear for North America. Mizuno USA, Inc. is based in Norcross, Georgia.
Contact:
Eric Hills
Mizuno USA, Inc.
770-453-7853
eric.hills@mizunousa.com
