SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that the majority of golfers who competed in the 10th Annual PGA Jones Cup relied on Golf Pride grips to play their best. According to data compiled by The PGA of America, Golf Pride grips were used by 89 percent of all players at the tournament, held November 8-9, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
“Golf Pride is proud to support the PGA Golf Management University programs as the presenting sponsor of the PGA Jones Cup,” said Dan Koehler, director of sales and marketing for Eaton’s Golf Grip Division. “The Jones Cup is a unique and exciting opportunity for PGM students to compete at the national level. We enjoyed being a part of their experience at this event and support their efforts to become PGA Professionals and leaders in the golf industry.”
This is first year Golf Pride served as the sole presenting sponsor of the signature event for future PGA Professionals. The event provides a platform for participants to display professionalism, integrity, character and camaraderie; all characteristics Dr. Roland Jones, former program director at Mississippi State University, instilled in PGA Golf Management students.
“The PGA of America is proud that Golf Pride, a company committed to excellence in its products and service, makes a commitment to aspiring PGA Professionals as a presenting sponsor of the Jones Cup,” said PGA of America President Allen Wronowski. “We are excited about this extended relationship and what this teamwork means toward providing a national showcase for many of the brightest and most promising leaders of our industry.”
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 power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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Celebrating its 95th year, The PGA of America has maintained a two-fold mission of its founders: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in a multi-billion dollar golf industry.
By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.
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