Market leader’s renowned products trusted by 90 percent of finalists
(MARLBOROUGH, MA) – CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide – The World Leader in Sport Cleat Technology® and maker of innovative CHAMP spikes, high-performance grips, golf tees and accessories – announces the 2014 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Open Division winner Jeff Flagg, along with 90 percent of the finalists, relied upon its renowned spikes and Zarma FLYtee™.
As the Official Spike and Tee provider to the Long Drivers of America (LDA), CHAMP outfitted Flagg with its popular Zarma® cleats and performance-boosting FLYtee, which features a six-pronged head and shallow cup to reduce friction at impact for increased distance and accuracy. Flagg blasted a 365-yard shot to earn his first RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship, joining a large and growing number of golfers worldwide who prefer the traction, stability and comfort benefits of CHAMP products.
“These explosive LDA athletes, with their tremendously powerful swings, turn to our spikes and tees to help ensure maximum distance,” says Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide. “We aim to enhance performance for all players by continuing to engineer equipment that will provide the best results.”
In addition to the open division champion using CHAMP equipment for the fourth straight year, winners in the Grand Champions, Ladies, Legends, Masters, Seniors and Super Seniors categories also trusted CHAMP spikes and FLYtees. NBC will air a recap of the 2014 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship on Saturday, December 20 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (EST).
The #1 Brand on Tour®, CHAMP spikes have been used by nearly 75 percent of all major winners over the past 12 years, including the victors at this year’s Masters, Open Championship and PGA Championship.
Beyond its wide range of technically-advanced cleats and the Zarma FLYtee™, the company launched its signature C Grips line. Designed with a strong emphasis on technical innovation and game-improving performance, the C Grips collection consists of five models. It has gained a loyal following among players who recognize its superior feel, durability and performance characteristics.
For more information: www.champspikes.com, 1-800-OK-CHAMP.
About CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide
Celebrating more than 80 years of unparalleled engineering innovations, CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide has been a pioneer in spike technology since it introduced the world’s first locking spike, SURE-LOK. The world’s largest manufacturer of replacement spikes specific to various sports, the company has produced several industry-changing systems under the CHAMP brand and has become the #1 choice of Tour golfers with its signature Zarma® and ScorpionSTINGER™ spikes and the high-performance Zarma FLYtee™. With distribution in more than 100 countries, CHAMP/MacNeill is headquartered in Marlborough, MA, with offices in Europe and Asia.
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