CARLSBAD, Calif. – Feb. 3, 2005 – TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company has extended its relationship with LPGA Tour player Natalie Gulbis, a member of TaylorMade-adidas' Tour Staff, for three more years. During that time Natalie will continue to play TaylorMade metalwoods and irons, and will continue to wear adidas Golf apparel and footwear.
Gulbis, who debuted on the LPGA Tour as a 14-year old at the 1997 Longs Drugs Challenge, turned professional five years later, in 2002. TaylorMade-adidas Golf has been with Natalie throughout her career in professional golf, as she has developed into one of the LPGA's rising stars and fan favorites. In three years on Tour, Natalie posted six top-10 finishes, and played some of her best golf in last year's major championships.
"I am ecstatic about continuing my relationship with TaylorMade-adidas Golf," said Natalie. "I've trusted TaylorMade golf equipment and adidas Golf apparel and footwear since I turned professional because I believe they are the best. I'm confident that TaylorMade-adidas Golf will continue to play an instrumental role in helping me reach my full potential as a player."
"We are extremely pleased that Natalie is remaining with the TaylorMade-adidas Golf family," said Chuck Presto, vice president of global sports marketing for TaylorMade-adidas. "Natalie is one of the most recognizable professional golfers in the world, and has helped generate new fans for the LPGA Tour. TaylorMade-adidas Golf is extremely pleased that our relationship with her is continuing."
About Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. dba TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company
TaylorMade Golf has led the golf industry's technological evolution since being founded in 1979. In 1998 the company joined with adidas Golf, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of adidas-Salomon AG. Dedicated to being the best performance golf company in the world, consumers can find more information on TaylorMade-adidas Golf at (800) 888-CLUB or www.tmag.com, www.taylormadegolf.com, www.adidasgolf.com, www.maxfli.com or www.rossaputters.com.
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