BOULDER, Colo. (May 21, 2014) — The 2013 Master’s champion and KBS player moved into the No. 1 spot on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) after the Byron Nelson Championship last weekend.
Named the 2013 Male Player of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America, this golfer has been playing the KBS TOUR 130g shaft since 2009. He has compiled a total of nine professional wins and since switching into KBS, his GIR ranking has improved from 162nd in 2009 to 11th in 2013. Last season proved to be his most accomplished yet with four professional wins worldwide.
“To watch his career escalate in a relatively short period of time has been really exciting,” said Kim Braly, director of research and development and Tour operations at KBS. “It’s a huge accomplishment to be one of a select few golfers to reach this honor.”
Since the ratings began in 1983, this player is only the 17th golfer to ever occupy the No. 1 slot on the OWGR.
About KBS Golf Shafts
KBS is the fastest growing and most innovative steel shaft brand in the industry. Since its release in 2008, over 150 professionals across the PGA, European, and Web.com Tours trust KBS shafts. That number is highlighted by 10 of Top 50 players in Official World Rankings. KBS shafts incorporate unique and advanced shaft designs to provide golfers maximum feel and performance.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colo., KBS is manufactured in partnership with FEMCO Steel Technology (FST). Introduced in 2008, the KBS product line focuses on five shaft models: KBS TOUR, KBS TOUR-V, KBS TOUR 90, KBS C-TAPER and KBS C-TAPER LITE. Products are available through all major golf club manufacturers through stock or custom options. KBS has a vast network of dealers, both online and in-person, who provide custom fitting, ordering, and building.
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