Lamkin Golf Grips was founded in Chicago, Illinois by Elver B. Lamkin in 1925. Lamkin Golf Grips is currently run by the third generation of Lamkins, Robert J. Lamkin, who became the president and CEO in 2001. They also sponsor the Lamkin Grips San Diego Classic which has hosted by San Diego State each March since 2007. Lamkin has ambassadors in Keegan Bradley and Brendan Steele.
In 2004, Lamkin announced plans to raise $1m to help fund the battle against Prostate cancer, as a sponsor of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. As of 2008, they had raised more than $400,000 for this cause.
In 2024 Lamkin was acquired by SuperStroke.
References
- ^ "History". Lamkin Grips. Archived from the original on June 10, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
- ^ "Our History". Lamkin UK. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
- "Lamkin San Diego Classic". Amateur Golf.
- "Men's Golf Central: Lamkin Grips San Diego Classic". 8 March 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- "KEEGAN BRADLEY AND BRENDAN STEELE BECOME LAMKIN GRIPS BRAND AMBASSADORS | Lamkin Golf Grips - the Best Golf Grips for Your Game".
- "Lamkin". The Prostate Cancer Foundation. Archived from the original on 2006-09-25. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
- "Grip maker SuperStroke acquires historic brand Lamkin Grips". 7 May 2024.
External links
- Official website (US)
- Official website (UK)
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