CARLSBAD, Calif. – Players using Nippon Shaft products won on the DP World (European) Tour and the LPGA Tour last weekend (March 29).
In New Delhi, the 27-year-old Englishman won the Hero Indian Open using N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR 120 steel shafts in his irons and wedges. He shot a total of 9-under par 279 with rounds of 70-68-72-69 and overcame a 6-shot deficit in the final round by making seven birdies in his last 10 holes to win by two at DLF Golf & CC in India. The winner’s purse for his first European title was €375,811 ($430,749).
Meanwhile, outside Phoenix, the 30-year-old Korean successfully defended her Ford Championship title and won for the second consecutive week on the LPGA Tour (she won the Founders Championship the prior week). She used Nippon Shaft’s N.S. PRO 750GH neo steel shafts in her irons and wedges to shoot a 28-under par total with rounds of 61-69-61-69—260 at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona. Her two-shot victory resulted in a winner’s check of $337,500.
“Nippon Shaft congratulates the winners of the Hero Indian Open and the Ford Championship,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. “Nippon Shaft takes pride in designing and manufacturing shafts for both male and female professionals who play 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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