Mar 23, 2004
ORLANDO, FLA., - Chad Campbell, 29, a Sharpie sponsored golfer, came from
a four-shot deficit in the final round at the Bay Hill Invitational to
take his second PGA tour win in his young career. After playing with
legend Arnold Palmer for the first two days of the event, Campbell went on
a tear putting for birdie on every hole in the final 18.
"I have a great team around me and I appreciate their support," said
Campbell. "I am excited to bring home the victory for the team and for
my sponsors like Sharpie."
Campbell, who finished with an 18-under - 270 stroke showing, is
currently in the Masters and adds Bay Hill to his season-ending win at
the Tour Championship last year.
"Chad showed that he is bold in his play at Bay Hill, just like the
brand he represents every weekend on the tour," said Greg Stoner,
president of Sanford, makers of Sharpie markers. "We're proud to be
associated with such a fine golfer and, more importantly, an exceptional
person."
Sharpie has been sponsoring the rising star since 2002, along with
another PGA stand-out David Toms since 2001.
From professional to novice golfers, the 17 different colors of Sharpie
markers are widely used on golf balls for personal identification.
About Sanford®
Sanford, maker of Sharpie permanent markers since 1964, is a division of
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL). The Company is a worldwide leader in
the manufacturing and marketing of writing instruments, including such
well known brands as Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Parker®, Waterman®, EXPO®
and uni-ball®, among others. Sanford makes more than 6,000 products
ranging from markers, pens, pencils and professional art products, to
correction, fine writing instruments and office organization.
Headquartered in Bellwood, Ill., the Company has approximately 10,000
employees worldwide. For more information on Sanford and its family of
brands, please visit www.sanfordcorp.com or call 800.323.0749.
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