May 21, 2010
Bridgestone's In The Money!
Bridgestone Tour Players Lead the Money Lists of 3 Different Pro Tours
Covington, Ga. - Led by future Hall of Famer Fred Couples,
Bridgestone Golf's Tour Team currently boasts three players ranked
#1 on the Champions Tour, LPGA Tour and Nationwide Tour money lists, respectively.
It is no secret that Fred Couples has set the Champions Tour ablaze in the first
few months of the year, winning 3 times and earning over $1 million even before
the year's first Major. Couples has done so, relying on the Bridgestone TOUR B330
golf ball and J38 Dual Pocket Cavity Back irons.
In addition, Ai Miyazato, Bridgestone Golf worldwide tour team member, is the top
money winner on the LPGA Tour, having won 3 of the first 6 events of 2010. Miyazato
trusts her game to a full bag of Bridgestone TourStage equipment.
Rounding out Bridgestone's "terrific trio" is Nationwide Tour rising star –
Kevin Chappell. Through 9 events on the 2010 Nationwide Tour, Chappell has recorded 4
top 10's including his first professional victory at the Fresh Express Classic.
Chappell's equipment arsenal includes the Bridgestone Golf TOUR B330-S golf ball,
J38 driver, irons and wedges.
Bridgestone Golf is also climbing its way to the top on the PGA TOUR. In 2010, Bridgestone
Golf's Matt Kuchar has relied on his B330-S golf ball and prototype J38 driver and
irons to ascend into the Top 10 of the FedEx Cup standings, continuing on his ‘career
year' pace.
"2010 has been an incredible year for our brand on the professional tours worldwide
and in the marketplace," said Dan Murphy, Bridgestone Golf – Vice President of Marketing.
"We've never aimed to have the biggest tour team, just the best group of quality
players and quality individuals. We're excited that the rest of the golf world is
enjoying these ‘best-in-class performances!"
For more information on what the entire Bridgestone Golf TOUR Team has in their
bags, visit www.bridgestonegolf.com.
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Editor's Note: High-Res images of all Tour Staff and all new Bridgestone equipment are available upon request.
Bridgestone Golf, Inc., based in Covington, GA, manufactures and markets premium
golf balls, clubs and accessories under the Bridgestone and Precept brand names.
Bridgestone is represented on a world stage by a number of internationally famed
golfers including
Fred Couples, Matt Kuchar,
Davis Love III, Brandt Snedeker,
Paula Creamer, Nick Price,
and Lee Trevino.
Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd.,
whose headquarters are in Tokyo.
Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is proud to be the #1 Ball Fitter in Golf as the industry
leader in live launch monitor fittings. Bridgestone provides three ways for golfers
to find the ball that best fits their game: live fittings through the
Bridgestone Ball Fitting Challenge, live online
chats with ball fitting
experts through its B-FIT service, and an easily accessible
Online Ball Selection Guide. For more
information on ball fitting, including a complete schedule of Ball Fitting Challenge
events, visit www.bridgestonegolf.com.
