SRIXON’S JIM FURYK AND ROBERT ALLENBY TIE FOR THIRD AT NISSAN OPEN

ATLANTA, GA, February 20, 2007
Srixon Staff Professional Jim Furyk and Robert Allenby tied for third at the Nissan Open on Sunday, February 18, 2007.  Furyk, the number 2 player in the world and the 2006 Vardon Trophy winner, played with Srixon”s I-506 irons, Forged wedges, and Z-URC golf ball to shoot a 13-under par, 271 total (67-70-67-67) for his third Top-10 of the season.  The 2003 U.S. Open Champion also continues to showcase his consistent shot making skills as he is now 1st in driving accuracy (79.74%), 1st in greens in regulation (75.69%), and 3rd in scoring average (69.06) on the PGA Tour for the 2007 season. Furyk was one of only 5 multiple winners on the PGA Tour in 2006—He won the Canadian Open in September and the Wachovia Championship in May.  Furyk is currently in 10th place on the FedExCup standings.

Allenby played with Srixon”s W-403 driver, 3-wood and 5-wood, I-506 irons, Forged Wedges, and Z-UR golf ball to shoot a 13-under par, 271 total (69-66-68-68) for his 4th consecutive Top-10 of the season.  He also led the field with 22 birdies and tied for 1st in greens in regulation (72.2%). Allenby currently leads the PGA Tour in scoring average (68.87), and is 11th in the FedExCup point standings.  His strong start to the year has moved him from 47th place in the world rankings up to 25th.

Srixon Staff Professional Karrie Webb came in 3rd place at her first LPGA Tournament of the season at the SBS Open at Turtle Bay in Oahu, Hawaii on Sunday. Webb played with Srixon’s W-506 driver, I-302 irons, and Z-URS golf ball to shoot a 6-under par, 210 total (70-70-70).  Webb, the 2006 Kraft Nabisco Champion, is coming off of consecutive victories at the Australian Women’s Open and the ANZ Ladies Masters this year.

 

About Cleveland Golf/Srixon: 

Based in Huntington Beach, CA, Cleveland Golf / Srixon both enjoy a strong presence on the PGA TOUR as well as competitive tours worldwide.  Cleveland Golf's staff includes Vijay Singh, Boo Weekley, David Howell, and many other players. The company was founded in 1979 and originally manufactured high quality replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s, but soon earned the reputation as an innovative producer of original equipment in its own right.  Cleveland Golf remains steadfastly committed to providing tour-proven, premium golf equipment to passionate golfers at prices that ensure optimal value to consumers. For more information about Cleveland Golf please visit www.clevelandgolf.com.  SRIXON Sports USA, Inc. has been distributing premium golf balls and equipment in the U.S. since 1997. Srixon’s staff includes Jim Furyk, Henrik Stenson, Karrie Webb, and many other players. SRIXON golf balls earned 26 tournament victories on multiple professional tours around the world in 2006. For more information about SRIXON please visit www.srixon.com SRI Sports Limited owns both brands and is the number one golf club manufacturer in the world’s second largest market, Japan, and is one of the world’s leading patent holders in golf ball technology. 

About Never Compromise: 

Based in Huntington Beach, CA, Never Compromise was founded in 1997. Never Compromise initially enjoyed a moderate amount of success on the various professional tours and it was during this period of time that Cleveland Golf took notice of this little putter company that was brimming with attitude and self-confidence. In June of 2003, Cleveland Golf purchased Never Compromise and has since re-launched it as a top-tier putter brand. Never Compromise enjoys a strong presence on the PGA TOUR, as well as competitive tours worldwide. Never Compromise staff includes Vijay Singh, Boo Weekley, Steve Flesch, and many other players. Never Compromise remains committed to providing tour-proven, premium putters to passionate golfers around the world. For more information about Never Compromise please visit www.nevercompromise.com.  

Media Contact:
Keith Patterson, (714) 889-5808, keithpatterson@clevelandgolf.com

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