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CHAMP Spikes Used By Majority of Players at Farmers Insurance Open and Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Including European Tour Winner

 

CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide – The World Leader in Sport Cleat Technology® and maker of innovative CHAMP spikes, high-performance golf tees and accessories – confirms more players at both the Farmers Insurance Open and Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship relied on its renowned spikes, including the winner of the latter event.

Continuing the trend of strong performances for CHAMP users, the brand was trusted by six of the top-10 finishers at the Farmers Insurance Open, contested at Torrey Pines (South Course) in La Jolla, CA. On the European Tour, the victor’s spike of choice for the third straight week was the company’s ScorpionSTINGER™. Nine top-10 finishers and more than 75 percent of the competitors at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, United Arab Emirates, relied on CHAMP.

“When it comes to their equipment, Tour players are among the most discerning athletes in the world,” says Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide. “It’s no surprise that CHAMP spikes are overwhelmingly preferred by the majority of professionals because they ensure maximum traction, stability and comfort.”

The #1 Brand on Tour® and choice of 27 of the last 33 major winners, CHAMP offers a wide range of technically-advanced spikes, including the new Zarma® with patented cushion technology. Beyond the cleat category, the company recently launched the Zarma FLYtee™. Drawing from MacNeill Engineering’s unrivalled 80-year heritage of industry-changing solutions, the FLYtee has quickly become one of the most-used tees on Tour. Made with durable, environmentally-friendly materials, its six-pronged head and shallow cup reduces friction, increases distance and improves accuracy.

With more than 100 active distributors, CHAMP is the world’s largest manufacturer of replaceable spikes. The company produces more than 140 million spikes annually and is the dominant global brand in football, soccer, golf, baseball, cricket, rugby and other sports.

For more information: www.champspikes.com, 1-800-OK-CHAMP.

CHAMP Spikes Used By Winners of PGA Tour’s Humana Challenge and European Tour’s Volvo Golf Champsions

 

CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide – The World Leader in Sport Cleat Technology® and maker of innovative CHAMP spikes, high-performance golf tees and accessories – confirms the winners of both the PGA Tour’s Humana Challenge and the European Tour’s Volvo Golf Champions relied on its renowned spikes.

Trusting the acclaimed Zarma® model with patented cushion technology, the Humana Challenge champion was among six top-10 finishers that trusted CHAMP at PGA West (Palmer Course) in La Quinta, CA. In Europe, the victor’s spike model of choice for the second straight week was the company’s ScorpionSTINGER™. Seven top-10 finishers and more than 75 percent of the competitors at the Links at Fancourt, South Africa, relied on the CHAMP brand.

“Our devotion to quality and improved performance is validated by the legions of top players on all major Tours worldwide that trust our products,” says Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide. “Providing the ideal foundation for golf’s most successful swings, CHAMP spikes are engineered to provide maximum traction, stability and comfort.”

The #1 Brand on Tour® and choice of 27 of the last 33 major winners, CHAMP offers a wide range of technically-advanced spikes. Beyond the cleat category, the company recently launched the Zarma FLYtee™. Drawing from MacNeill Engineering’s unrivalled 80-year heritage of industry-changing solutions, the FLYtee has quickly become one of the most-used tees on Tour. Made with durable, environmentally-friendly materials, its six-pronged head and shallow cup reduces friction, increases distance and improves accuracy.

With more than 100 active distributors, CHAMP is the world’s largest manufacturer of replaceable spikes. The company produces more than 140 million spikes annually and is the dominant global brand in football, soccer, golf, baseball, cricket, rugby and other sports.

For more information: www.champspikes.com, 1-800-OK-CHAMP.

CHAMP to Showcase New ‘My Hite’ FLYTee, Flix Divot Tool and Full Line of Tour-proven Spikes at PGA Merchandise Show, Booth 2629

 

#1 Brand on Tour® Providing Complimentary Spike Installation at Demo Day

CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide – The World Leader in Sport Cleat Technology® and maker of innovative CHAMP spikes, high-performance golf tees and accessories – will showcase the new “My Hite” Zarma FLYTee, Flix Divot Tool and its full line of renowned spikes and accessories at the PGA Merchandise Show, booth 2629, January 26-28 in Orlando, Florida.

Extending the product line of the popular Zarma FLYTee, the new “My Hite” models feature a unique colored band around the stem that allows golfers to routinely place the ball at a consistent height to promote optimum contact on every swing. Like its predecessor, the new offerings are made with durable, environmentally-friendly materials, as well as a six-pronged head and shallow cup that reduces friction, promoting increased distance and accuracy.

The company will provide complimentary re-spiking services on Wednesday, January 25, at Orange County National Golf Club during the PGA Show Demo Day. Attendees wearing golf shoes are invited to visit the company’s station, where a representative will remove existing cleats and replace them with CHAMP models, which have been used by 27 of the last 33 major winners.

“The PGA Show has been an ideal launch pad for us to unveil our innovative solutions in a variety of categories to new and existing customers,” says Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide. “For 80 years, we’ve left no stone unturned in creating technically superior products – be it spikes, tees or accessories – that all golfers can use to maximize performance.”

Also debuting at the PGA Show is the Flix divot repair tool, the lightest offering yet from the company. It shares the same durability as previous models, yet is almost unnoticeable when being carried in a pants pocket. The updated tool features a magnetic attached ball-marker that can be customized to include company, club or event logos and names.

The #1 Brand on Tour®, CHAMP is widely known for its acclaimed ScorpionSTINGER™ and recently-launched Zarma® spikes with patented cushion technology. Both are designed to ensure maximum traction, stability and comfort in all weather conditions.

With more than 100 active distributors, CHAMP is the world’s largest manufacturer of replaceable spikes. The company produces more than 140 million spikes annually and is the dominant global brand in football, soccer, golf, baseball, cricket, rugby and other sports.

For more information: www.champspikes.com, 1-800-OK-CHAMP.

CHAMP Spikes Used by More Players Than Any Other Brand at SONY Open

 

CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide – The World Leader in Sport Cleat Technology® and maker of innovative CHAMP spikes, high-performance golf tees and accessories – confirms its renowned spikes were used by more players at the PGA Tour’s Sony Open than any other brand, according to Darrell Survey.

Results from this tournament, contested at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, HI, mirror those from last week’s Hyundai Tournament of Champions and continue the trend of the world’s top players selecting CHAMP spikes, which have been used by 27 of the last 33 major winners.

“PGA Tour players rigorously test every facet of their equipment before finding the specific ingredients that best compliment their games and produce optimum results,” says Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide. “CHAMP’s technologically advanced spikes are trusted by more professionals and amateurs around the globe because they ensure maximum traction, stability and comfort.”

The #1 Brand on Tour®, CHAMP’s wide range of technically-advanced products also includes the acclaimed ScorpionSTINGER™ and new Zarma® spikes with patented cushion technology. Beyond the cleat category, the company recently launched the Zarma FLYtee™. Drawing from MacNeill Engineering’s unrivalled 80-year heritage of industry-changing solutions, the FLYtee has quickly become one of the most-used tees on Tour. Made with durable, environmentally-friendly materials, its six-pronged head and shallow cup reduces friction, increases distance and improves accuracy.

With more than 100 active distributors, CHAMP is the world’s largest manufacturer of replaceable spikes. The company produces more than 140 million spikes annually and is the dominant global brand in football, soccer, golf, baseball, cricket, rugby and other sports.

For more information: www.champspikes.com, 1-800-OK-CHAMP.

About CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide

Celebrating 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. Along with its signature Zarma® and ScorpionSTINGER™ spikes, the high-performance Zarma FLYtee™ was introduced in early 2011. With distribution in more than 100 countries, CHAMP/MacNeill is headquartered in Marlborough, MA, with offices in Europe and Asia.

CHAMP Spikes Used by Winner and Seven of the Top 10 Finishers at Hyundai Tournement of Champions

 

CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide – The World Leader in Sport Cleat Technology® and maker of innovative CHAMP spikes, high-performance golf tees and accessories – confirms the winner and seven of the top-10 finishers at the PGA Tour’s season opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions relied on its renowned spikes.

Trusting the acclaimed ScorpionSTINGER™, the champion captured his 12th PGA Tour title with a three-shot victory at Kapalua’s Plantation Course in Maui, HI. More than 60 percent of the elite field chose CHAMP spikes, which have been used by 27 of the last 33 major winners.

“With the start of the new season, we’re picking up right where we left off as the majority of players in this champions-only event selected our spikes to ensure optimum performance,” says Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide. “CHAMP’s technologically advanced spikes are helping professionals and amateurs around the globe achieve their potential on the course by ensuring maximum traction, stability and comfort.”

The #1 Brand on Tour®, CHAMP’s wide range of technically-advanced products also includes the new Zarma® spikes with patented cushion technology. Beyond the cleat category, the company recently launched the Zarma FLYtee™. Drawing from MacNeill Engineering’s unrivalled 80-year heritage of industry-changing solutions, the FLYtee has quickly become one of the most-used tees on Tour. Made with durable, environmentally-friendly materials, its six-pronged head and shallow cup reduces friction, increases distance and improves accuracy.

With more than 100 active distributors, CHAMP is the world’s largest manufacturer of replaceable spikes. The company produces more than 140 million spikes annually and is the dominant global brand in football, soccer, golf, baseball, cricket, rugby and other sports.

For more information: www.champspikes.com, 1-800-OK-CHAMP.

About CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide

Celebrating 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. Along with its signature Zarma® and ScorpionSTINGER™ spikes, the high-performance Zarma FLYtee™ was introduced in early 2011. With distribution in more than 100 countries, CHAMP/MacNeill is headquartered in Marlborough, MA, with offices in Europe and Asia.

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