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CHAMP to Showcase Zarma Collection at 2011 PGA Expo

 

August 3, 2011   Posted in Company News, Events, News and Events, Product News

Once again, CHAMP, will be present at the upcoming 2011 PGA Expo held at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is yet another year that CHAMP will be exhibiting at this tradeshow which plays an important part in introducing new products and other news items that impact the future of the golf industry.

This year momentum is growing for CHAMP as it continues to showcase the Zarma Collection which originally launched in January at the PGA Merchandise Show. First launched was the CHAMP Zarma Spikes known by many as the most comfortable spike on the market today. In a short time the professional tours began gravitating toward the Zarma spikes and educated consumers were asking about this new addition to the already desired CHAMP spikes family.

After consistent increase in exposure and growing sales, the next product that launched from CHAMP was the Zarma FLYtee™ which immediately saw success in the industry. Proving that the original wooden standard tees may not be enough to support the big hitters in today’s game, the Zarma FLYtee™ has quickly become a product in demand. Increasing weekly, players on the global professional tours are asking for the FLYtee™ and country clubs globally are changing to the FLYtee™ as their standard tee on course.

“CHAMP is proud of how quickly the Zarma Collection has become a leader in golf accessories in its first year. We look forward to the upcoming PGA Expo in Vegas and showcasing our brand. This is a great opportunity to meet with our west coast and overseas distributors and customers to showcase our successful range of newly launched products,” states Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP / MacNeill Engineering. “Each year we participate in the PGA of America trade shows we learn something new about the pulse of the industry, our business and the direction of golf in general. We regard this show as an important piece of our recipe for success and always look forward to the new opportunities it brings.”

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CHAMP Wins Irish Open

 

August 1, 2011   Posted in News and Events, Tour News

The #1 Brand on Tour picked up another stunning victory on the European tour as the winner of the Irish Open presented by Discover Ireland chose the CHAMP ScorpionSTINGER™ to secure his trophy.

The European Tour continues to be a highlight for CHAMP spikes this season as week after week more the 50% of the entire field chooses products from the CHAMP family. This week was no different in Ireland as 77% of the field and 7 of the top 10 on the leader board chose CHAMP. Along with the popular line of traction technology, the new Zarma FLYtee™, a high performance plastic golf tee could be seen in play by many of the top names in golf. This is the 25th victory in 2011 for CHAMP on the European Tour.

“CHAMP would like to thank those players who continue to put their trust in the CHAMP brand,” states Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP / MacNeill Engineering. “We strive to make the best products for every level of golfer and it is a true testament to our hard work that players ask for us by name and continue to wear CHAMP spikes week after week. We look forward to the rest of the events this season to see how the #1 Brand on Tour continues to hold its ground.”

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CHAMP Wins Evian Masters and Nordea Masters

 

July 26, 2011   Posted in News and Events, Tour News

CHAMP Spikes finished strong this weekend with many of its products being widely chosen by professionals at the top of the leader boards at all of the major professional tour events.

The 2011 Evian Masters Presented by Société Générale in Evian-les-Baines, France saw a young LPGA winner enter the final round wearing the #1 Brand on Tour with a two-shot lead over her nearest opponents. She secured her second Evian Masters title making her the fourth player to win multiple titles at the event in the 18-year history of the tournament. Though this was her first victory of the 2011 season this long time CHAMP spike supporter helped give the popular CHAMP ScorpionSTINGER™ their third LPGA victory of the season adding another victory to their growing list of achievements.

Over in Europe at the Nordea Masters in Stockholm, Sweden CHAMP was extremely well represented as another young CHAMP wearer secured a Sunday victory. Along with this native winner was 70% of the entire field and seven of the top ten finishers who chose CHAMP as their spike of choice.

The PGA Tour played the RBC Canadian Open in Vancouver, British Columbia where the CHAMP family of products, the ScorpionSTINGER™, PRO-STINGER™ and ZARMA collection of spikes and FLYtee’s could be seen at many of the top spots on the leader board.

“It is always wonderful to see a successful Sunday finish with our family of products being at the top of many of the professional tour leader boards,” states Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP / MacNeill Engineering. “It is satisfying to know that globally our products are making an impact on players of the professional tours by helping them achieve their dreams of winning. Each day we strive as a company to create the best and most trusted products so that athletes will continue to turn to us for their traction needs.”

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Zarma FLYtee™ Enjoys Success at 2011 Open Championship

 

July 21, 2011   Posted in News and Events, Product News, Tour News

As CHAMP spikes continue to dominate in traction technology on the professional tours, there is a highly sought after collection from CHAMP that is receiving increased attention. With the success of the Zarma spikes, which continue to take market share and gain attention from the players on the professional golf tours, players were looking for the next greatest product from CHAMP. Since its launch at the PGA Merchandise Show the new Zarma FLYtee™ is the second product to be launched as part of the Zarma Collection. This high performance tee will provide increased distance from tee to green while outlasting any wood tee on the market today. It’s biodegradable make up and durable plastic design is preferred on all major golf tours. The Zarma FLYtee™ was widely used by the field at the 2011 Open Championship and has been gaining significant momentum at retail globally ever since its release a few months ago.

The FLYtee™ is eco-friendly, made with environmentally friendly biodegradable materials; a durable plastic design and a 6 prong head which makes it easier to place the ball on the tee and keep it stable. With its added durability and contoured cup, this tee gives top performance to all golfers, from amateurs to professionals. Available in 1 3/4″ (44mm), 2 3/4″ (69mm) & 3 1/4″ (83mm) sizes and an array of colors, the new Zarma FLYtee™ is a must for any golfer.

“CHAMP certainly is enjoying the success of the Zarma Collection starting with the Zarma spikes and now the Zarma FLYtee™. Producing a 1 ¾” tee gives players the opportunity to choose a wider variety of options to play off of the tee box. The success at the Open Championship is obviously great exposure and having players gravitate to the FLYtee endorses the quality of the product,” states Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP / MacNeill Engineering. “The direction is to provide golfers a sound product that fulfills their needs. We give golfers the freedom to think more about their game than to worry about their equipment. CHAMP will continue to give the players products they can trust.”

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