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AccuFLEX "ICON" Earns Another Victory at PGA Nationwide Tour's Oregon Classic in Junction City, Oregon Chris Couch Jumps Into 15th Place on the Nationwide Tour Money List Using an "ICON" in His Driver, 3- and 7-Woods En Route To Victory in One Hole Playoff GASTONIA, N.C. (September 15, 2003) - AccuFLEX Golf (www.accuflexgolf.com) announced that its ICON shaft was in the driver, three and seven woods used by Chris Couch as he won the 2003 PGA Nationwide Tour's Oregon Classic in Junction City, Oregon. Couch, who switched to the AccuFLEX ICON in June, catapulted himself into 15th place on the Nationwide Tour's Money Leader List. The top twenty finishers in this category will earn 2004 PGA Tour Cards, which signify exempt status on next year's PGA Tour. Chris has claimed that he has gained thirty yards on his drives since switching to the ICON and his rise from 157th place on the Money Leader List back in June to his current position at 15th place speaks volumes. "We at AccuFLEX Golf send out congratulations to Chris Couch for his heart stopping win," AccuFLEX president Jody Baucom stated. "We are proud that Chris has chosen to hit our ICON shafts and, based on his performance, I think it has been a real positive for him, as well. We'll be pulling for you these last few weeks to hold or improve upon your current Money List position. Go win another one, Chris! We'll see you on the PGA Tour next year." Chris Couch was # 1 in birdies scored at the Oregon Classic event with 23. Chris Couch averaged 323.4 yards per drive in the tournament, which put him in second place behind AccuFLEX Tour Staff member Victor Schwamkrug's 331.8 yard average. Schwamkrug is the PGA Nationwide Tour's Driving Distance leader with a 337.9 yard season average. Chris Couch moved into 10th place in the Nationwide Tour's driving distance category with his driving performance. About AccuFLEX AccuFLEX Golf's international design team uses the finest materials available along with the company's unique, proprietary filament winding process to make its premium line of graphite Golf Shafts. The AccuFLEX ICON v.2 won the 2003 Senior British Open and the 2003 JELD-WEN Tradition Champions "major" events. AccuFLEX's ICON shaft earned victories on the PGA and Nationwide Tours in its second week of availability. The AccuFLEX ASSASSIN 2 shaft is being used by Victor Schwamkrug, who currently leads the Nationwide and all PGA Tours in Driving Distance by 21.5 yards with a 337.5 yard average. To purchase AccuFLEX Golf shafts contact your local PGA Pro or golf shop or locate a dealer on our website www.accuflexgolf.com. The Bruce Edwards Trust A portion of the proceeds from the sales of all AccuFLEX ICON v.2 and ICON v.3 shafts will go to benefit Bruce Edwards, Tom Watson's long-time caddy who has been diagnosed with ALS. For direct contributions and information, contact the Trust directly at: The Bruce Edwards Trust David Enenbach, Trustee 1901 W. 47th Place, Suite 200 Westwood, KS 66205 (913) 432-1020 For more information on AccuFLEX Golf's participation in The Bruce Edwards Trust or on AccuFLEX products please contact Steve Zunich at (800) 721-3342, (909) 304-3704 or e-mail stevez@accuflexgolf.com. Media Contact: Julia Angelen The Z Group 909-304-3709 thezgrouppr@aol.com |