CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Using his new FT-5 Driver,
the new Black Series Putter from Odyssey, and a bag full of Callaway Golf
equipment, Charles Howell III today sank a three-foot putt on the third
hole of a sudden-death playoff against fellow staffer Phil Mickelson at the
Nissan Open at Riviera Country Club to win his second PGA Tour title.
In addition to the new FT-5 Driver and Odyssey Black Series Putter,
Howell also used an X 3-wood, FT-Hybrid 3H, X-Forged Irons (3-9), and HX
Tour Golf Ball. Mickelson also used the FT-5 Driver, FT-Hybrid (2H) and HX
Tour Golf Ball, as well as the X-Tour Irons (4-9), X-Tour Strong 3-wood,
X-Tour Wedges (52-, 56- & 60-degree), and the Odyssey White Hot XG #9
Putter.
"I switched drivers to the new FT-5 Driver at the beginning of the year
and I'm driving the ball so much better with this driver than any other
I've ever used," said Howell. "I also put the new Odyssey (Black Series)
putter in my bag last October and I haven't even ordered another one; this
is the longest I've ever gone without changing putters in my professional
career."
Mickelson and Howell finished third and fourth, respectively, in
driving distance with the FT-5 at 316 and 311 yards. Both also finished in
the top 10 in greens in regulation with their Callaway Golf irons.
"A playoff featuring two of our staff professionals - both using our
new FT-5 Driver - underscores the exceptional performance of our Fusion
Technology," said George Fellows, president and CEO of Callaway Golf.
"We're equally proud of both players and look forward to many more wins for
the FT-5 Driver."
The FT-5 Driver is now available in standard (MSRP: $535) and Tour
(MSRP: $565) models. To learn more and to find an authorized Callaway Golf
retailer near you, please visit http://www.callawaygolf.com.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company
creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better
golfer. Callaway Golf Company, which celebrates its 25th Anniversary in
2007, manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf
accessories, under the Callaway Golf(R), Odyssey(R), Top-Flite(R), and Ben
Hogan(R) brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information
please visit http://www.callawaygolf.com.
CONTACT:
Michele Szynal
Callaway Golf
(760) 804-4150
michele.szynal@callawaygolf.com
SOURCE Callaway Golf
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