Players using Nippon Shaft win three events across the globe
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Players using Nippon Shaft products won three tournaments Sunday (Feb. 9) on the DP World [European] Tour, PGA Tour Champions and the European HotelPlanner [Challenge] Tour.
The 29-year-old from China used N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR120 steel shafts in his irons to shoot 16-under par to win the Qatar Masters by one shot at Doha Golf Club in Doha, Qatar. He sank a dramatic 15-foot putt on the final hole to secure his fourth DP World Tour victory and earned €409,592 ($426,486).
On PGA Tour Champions, the 61-year-old pony-tailed Spaniard used N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR105 steel shafts in his irons and wedges to win the Trophy Hassan II by two strokes. He shot 11-under par with rounds of 70-69-69 at the 54-hole event, making him a 14-time winner on PGA Tour Champions and $400,000 richer. He came to the 17th hole tied with his playing partner, drove the green and made eagle to pull ahead by two.
On the HotelPlanner Tour, a 32-year-old Englishman used N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR105 steel shafts in his irons and wedges to win the Cell C Cape Town Open at Royal Cape Golf Club in Cape Town, South Africa by two shots. In his first victory on the tour, he shot 14-under par 274 with rounds of 69-69-67-69 and earned €57,282 ($59,482).
“Nippon Shaft congratulates three outstanding players on their victories on prominent tours all over the world,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. “Nippon Shaft takes pride in designing and manufacturing shafts for both professionals playing at the highest levels as well as recreational golfers who want to play their best.”
Nippon Shaft products are available globally either as stock or custom shafts in many of the world’s top iron brands. In addition, Nippon Shaft products are available through Nippon Shaft’s dedicated global club fitter network. Details of these can be found at www.nipponshaft.com
Based in Yokohama, Japan, Nippon Shaft is the No. 1-selling steel shaft in Asia. Nippon Shaft is a privately-held subsidiary of NHK Spring Co. LTD, a Japanese automobile parts manufacturer. Nippon Shaft’s North American headquarters is in Carlsbad.
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