Company Press Release
TearDrop Golf Wins Best Putter Award
HILTON HEAD, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 1997--TearDrop Golf Co. (NASDAQ:TDRP), announced today
that it has won the best putter award for 1997-1998 from the Golf Industry Association (GIA).
The TearDrop Putter was selected as being the best putter in the GIA's Putter category exemplifying the highest quality of
product workmanship and product performance. This award will be presented at the PGA Show by the Golf Industry
Association in Las Vegas on Sept. 8, 1997. The company will be presented with a Certificate of Excellence and plaque.
TearDrop also announced that they will be introducing the George Archer Pro Series of putters at the PGA Show.
Rudy Slucker, chairman and CEO, emphasized that ``Once again the TearDrop quality along with Masters Champion, George
Archer will provide expertise for golfers everywhere to Control the Roll. We anticipate the launch to be a great success. Trial
testing and acceptance at the Professional level has been exceptional. We are backlogged with requests from professionals at
every level for our new designs and models.''
The TearDrop putter continues to receive greater acceptance and is being used today by professional golfers on the
Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour, the Senior PGA Tour, the Ladies PGA Tour, the Nike Tour, the Golden Bear Tour
and the NGA/Hooters Tour. The company's objective is to become a leading supplier of high-quality specialty clubs, including
putters and wedges. The company has implemented an aggressive marketing strategy that includes the signing of professional
golfers, the production of an infomercial, the sponsorship of a weekly feature and advertisements on The Golf Channel as well
as other advertisements & promotional events.
Contact:
Investor Relations:
Wall Street Associates/Millennium Holdings Group Inc.
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