Lamkin Grips Explained

Lamkin Golf Grips was founded in Chicago, Illinois by Elver B. Lamkin in 1925.[1] [2] Lamkin Golf Grips is currently run by the third generation of Lamkins, Robert J. Lamkin, who became the president and CEO in 2001.[1] [2] They also sponsor the Lamkin Grips San Diego Classic which has hosted by San Diego State each March since 2007.[3] [4] Lamkin has ambassadors in Keegan Bradley and Brendan Steele.[5]

In 2004, Lamkin announced plans to raise $1m to help fund the battle against Prostate cancer, as a sponsor of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.[1] As of 2008, they had raised more than $400,000 for this cause.[2] [6]

In 2024 Lamkin was acquired by SuperStroke.[7]

References

  1. Web site: History . Lamkin Grips . 2009-07-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090610071735/http://www.lamkingrips.com/about-lamkin_history.php . June 10, 2009 .
  2. Web site: Our History. Lamkin UK. 2009-07-29.
  3. Web site: Lamkin San Diego Classic . Amateur Golf.
  4. News: Men's Golf Central: Lamkin Grips San Diego Classic . 5 November 2020 . 8 March 2020.
  5. Web site: KEEGAN BRADLEY AND BRENDAN STEELE BECOME LAMKIN GRIPS BRAND AMBASSADORS | Lamkin Golf Grips - the Best Golf Grips for Your Game .
  6. Web site: Lamkin. The Prostate Cancer Foundation. 2009-07-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20060925065927/http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/site/c.itIWK2OSG/b.47480/k.CEB7/Lamkin.htm. 2006-09-25. dead.
  7. Web site: Grip maker SuperStroke acquires historic brand Lamkin Grips . 7 May 2024 .

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