Paddy & Wilson

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Harrington Pledges His Future to Wilson Staff Clubs Three-time Major winner to sign a third contract with Wilson Golf CHICAGO, October 22, 2008 – Wilson Golf, the Chicago-based company whose irons have captured more Major titles than any other manufacturer, today announced that it has reached an agreement to re-sign reigning Open and US PGA champion Padraig Harrington. The multi-year contract was approved just one week after Harrington was named 2008 PGA Player of the Year, and quells speculation that Harrington was considering competing offers. The terms of the new contract, which will be signed in Dublin, Ireland, today set a record for Wilson Golf and ensure that the popular Irishman will carry the distinctive red and white Wilson Staff bag as he seeks to complete a Grand Slam of Majors in 2009, starting with the US Masters next April. ’I’m absolutely delighted to have finalized an agreement with Wilson for a third time in my career and have great confidence that my Wilson Staff clubs can help me achieve more success in the years ahead,’ said Harrington, who first signed with Wilson in 1998. Since then he has moved from 78th to 4th in the Official World Rankings – winning 23 tournaments and amassing over $25 million in prize-money. ’Wilson is more than just a brand name – it’s a unique mixture of golfing heritage and modern R&D expertise that combines to produce outstanding clubs,’ he added. ’I love being part of a tradition that includes the likes of Snead and Sarazen. There’s no doubt in my mind that Wilson Staff clubs give me a genuine edge over my rivals for the top prizes in the game and I’m sure that they have been a major factor in my success to date.’ ’We’re very proud that Padraig is a part of the Wilson portfolio of professional athletes,’ said Chris Considine, President of Wilson Sporting Goods. ’We partner with athletes that embody the same competitive spirit and determination as exemplified in the Wilson brand, and we’ve found these qualities in global players like Roger Federer, Venus and Serena Williams and Tom Brady. Padraig showed this past year that he more than belongs in this elite company.’ ’This is a great day for Wilson Golf and our Wilson Staff brand,’ said Tim Clarke, General Manager of Wilson Golf. ’Padraig is a tremendous competitor who works harder than anyone to accomplish his goals. To retain Padraig, in light of the many competitive options that came his way after this past year, gives everyone associated with the company as well as our customers a tremendous boost and confidence in the future.’ As he has throughout his tenure as a Wilson Staff Advisory member, Padraig will continue to contribute to the development of Wilson Staff clubs. His latest contributions include the new Tw9 wedges and Smooth driver, both of which currently are in his competitive bag. Details of these and other Wilson Staff products can be found at: http://www.wilsonstaff.com.
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