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La Habra, CA…Maruman Global announces the hiring of Brandon Miller as an independent sales representative to cover the northern and central regions of Florida.

The Maruman golf club line has always been highly respected by PGA professionals for the outstanding Japanese quality and workmanship.  Brandon brings a strong background in golf as a former Mizuno tech rep and his outstanding relationship with the Florida PGA are a perfect partnership with Maruman as sales efforts are focused at the green grass level.

La Habra, CA…In February 2007 Miss Eunjung Yi contacted Maruman Global for product as she looked to pursue her professional career on the Duramed Futures Tour.  Since that time, her career has really taken off with a full representation of Maruman clubs in her bag.  After only her second year on the Futures Tour she qualified to play on the LPGA and now as a LPGA Rookie she ranks 10th overall in driving distance and has earned over $37,000 in only 6 starts.  Her career best 25th place finish in the Sybase Classic and career LPGA low score of 66 in the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship are extremely promising for this rising young rookie.

La Habra, CA…Maruman Global focuses on a return to the green grass level where the Maruman product line has always been very well known and highly respected by the PGA.  The company has set up exclusive “Green Grassâ€� demo programs for the Shuttle M-Sole Fairway woods and hybrids as well as the forged KS Wedges.

These three utility club lines have been a solid seller based on the overall performance of the clubs.  Maruman is excited to provide a special opportunity for new “Green Grass� accounts to receive a selection of demo clubs with a minimal product investment.  For additional details call Maruman Global at 800-650-1460.

From The Floor of the PGA Expo in Orlando, Florida - January 17, 2008 – Maruman Golf officially launched the new, 2008 version of its classic, Major Championship winning “Conductor� iron line today on the floor of the PGA Expo in Orlando, Florida. Two versions of the legendary iron line from Maruman were introduced today: the Pro Series and the Standard Series game improvement irons. Each iron line will incorporate Maruman’s world renowned reputation for innovation, performance and aesthetic appeal. Maruman’s Conductor Series will also expand in 2008 to include drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Maruman Golf is exhibiting its full line of premium golf equipment at the 2008 PGA Expo in Orlando, Florida, which is being held at the Orlando Convention Center starting today and continuing through Saturday, January 19th.

“Maruman Golf is proud to introduce the new ‘Conductor’ Series,� Maruman’s U.S. VP of Sales Jeff Bennett stated. “Last year was great as a re-introduction of Maruman to the U.S. market. One thing we learned, however, was that the depth and complexity of the many varied lines Maruman made available in this market was too confusing. It was clear that the ‘Majesty’ luxury/performance series was the flagship and will remain so. The Conductor, however, was also a very strong part of the Maruman brand and touring pros and top playing amateurs alike really identified with the Conductor story. For 2008, Maruman will feature a full line of Conductor irons, woods and hybrids that will be a great compliment to the Majesty Series. These will be the only two full lines offered in the U.S. To have a more user friendly Conductor, as well as the players version which has always defined the Conductor brand, will be a great benefit to our current and future retailers and, more importantly, to golfers everywhere as Maruman gains a stronger foothold here in the States.�

2008 Maruman Product Line-Up

Majesty Series – The Finest, Most Luxurious and Beautiful Golf Clubs in the World

Majesty “Prestigio� – Driver, Woods, Irons
Majesty “Vanquish�- Driver, Woods, Irons
Majesty “Royal VQ�- Driver, Woods, Irons
Majesty Putter Series

Conductor Series – Maruman’s Classic Line Revamped for 2008

Conductor Pro Series – Driver, Woods, Irons
Conductor Game Improvement Series – Driver, Woods, Irons (Hybrid/Iron Combo Set)

Shuttle M-Sole – Patented M-Sole Design Make These So Easy to His

Shuttle M-Sole Fairway Woods
Shuttle M-Sole Hybrids

KS Wedges - Designed by famed Maruman Designer Kenzo Sugiyama

52, 54, 56, 58, 60 degree wedges

Orlando, Florida - January 14, 2008 – Maruman Golf will be exhibiting its full line of premium golf equipment at the upcoming 2008 PGA Expo in Orlando, Florida, which will be held at the Orlando Convention Center starting Thursday, January 17th through Saturday, January 19th. Maruman Golf will also attend the PGA Expo Demo Day on Wednesday, January 16th.

In 2007, Maruman launched a “comeback� in the U.S. at the 2007 PGA Expo. Maruman equipment enjoyed a successful re-entry to the world golf market both with retailers and out on the World’s PGA Tours. Maruman Staff Players John Bickerton and Juvic Pangunsan to earned victories on the European and Asian PGA Tours in 2007! LPGA Staff Player Jill McGill became the first player to use the new Maruman Majesty Series “Vanquish� driver out on Tour and Jill gained 15 yards by doing so. Maruman Golf attracted the attention of prestigious publications such as Forbes, LINKS, the Robb Report and the International version of Newsweek magazine. Maruman Golf equipment was regularly acknowledged by golf writers and editors as the world’s most prestigious golf equipment company and Maruman’s Majesty series was featured on many year end “wish� list buyer’s guides.

“We at Maruman Golf feel that 2007 was an extremely productive year in terms of increasing sales and laying the foundation for a great 2008,� Maruman’s U.S. VP of Sales Jeff Bennett began. “For this year we are looking forward to increasing our distribution and we have a very clear line of high performance, superior craftsmanship products that will fit a wide variety of golfers. We look forward to meeting everyone in Orlando and I am certain that Maruman Golf will continue its progress in re-establishing itself in the U.S. and Canadian markets this year and beyond.�
2008 Maruman Product Line-Up

Majesty Series – The Finest, Most Luxurious and Beautiful Golf Clubs in the World

• Majesty “Prestigio� – Driver, Woods, Irons
• Majesty “Vanquish�- Driver, Woods, Irons
• Majesty “Royal VQ�- Driver, Woods, Irons
• Majesty Putter Series

Conductor Series – Maruman’s Classic Line Revamped for 2008

• Conductor Pro Series – Driver, Woods, Irons
• Conductor Game Improvement Series – Driver, Woods, Irons (Hybrid/Iron Combo Set)

Shuttle M-Sole – Patented M-Sole Design Make These So Easy to His

• Shuttle M-Sole Fairway Woods
• Shuttle M-Sole Hybrids

KS Wedges - Designed by famed Maruman Designer Kenzo Sugiyama

• 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 degree wedges

La Habra, CA, November 8, 2007 - Maruman Golf has confirmed that Maruman PGA Tour Staff member Juvic Pagunsan earned his first ever international PGA Tour victory at the Pertamina Indonesia President Invitational on Sunday, October 28th.

The 29-year-old champion produced his breakthrough win at the Damai Indah Golf - BSD Course as he shot an impressive final round of seven-under-par 65 for a winning total of 19-under-par 269 at the Jack Nicklaus-designed course course in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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With the win, Pagunsan catapulted to 33rd position on the Asian Tour’s UBS Order of Merit with total earnings of $92,027 US. Pagunsan, who was playing Maruman’s legendary Conductor Irons en route to earning the Asian PGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year in 2006, romped home in style with a birdie on the 17th and an eagle at the final 18th hole as he came from behind to claim a one-shot victory.
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“I am speechless, it was the perfect finish for me. I’ve enjoyed my time on the Asian Tour and this is what I’ve been waiting for in my career,” Pagunsan observed. “I would like to dedicate this win to my wife (Maria Eleana) and my daughter (LJ) as they’ve supported me all the way. I would like to thank my sponsors and everyone who has been there for me.”

Leading final round scores
269 - Juvic Pagunsan (PHI) 66-67-71-65
270 - Gaganjeet Bhullar (IND) 70-64-67-69
272 - Lee Westwood (ENG) 67-65-70-70, Anthony Kang (USA) 67-65-69-71
273 - Scott Barr (AUS) 70-71-66-66, Prom Meesawat (THA) 65-70-68-70, Harmeet Kahlon (IND) 66-68-70-69
274 - Liang Wen-chong (CHN) 70-67-71-66, Mark Brown (NZL) 70-66-71-67
275 - Chapchai Nirat (THA) 72-68-71-64, Mo Joong-kyung (KOR) 67-69-69-70, Neven Basic (AUS) 65-67-72-71
276 - Hur In-hoi (KOR) 65-69-69-73
277 - Adam Blyth (AUS) 70-69-69-69, Hsu Mong-nan (TPE) 68-69-70-70, Digvijay Singh (IND) 67-66-74-70, Lu Wei-chih (TPE) 70-62-72-73

La Habra, CA, July 12, 2007 - Maruman Golf today announced that it has signed popular LPGA Tour Veteran Jill McGill to an endorsement agreement. Jill has been an exempt LPGA Tour player for many years and is known as one of the best ball strikers on the LPGA Tour. The tall blonde from San Diego will carry a Maruman Golf bag beginning with today’s first round of the “Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic” at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio.

“We are very happy that Jill McGill will be working with us to bring Maruman back to the attention of LPGA and PGA Tour players here in the U.S.,” Maruman Global CEO Jimmy Chao stated. “One of Maruman’s three major championships was earned out on the LPGA Tour so we feel very positive that we can make a real statement about our return through Jill’s confidence in our equipment. From all accounts and from the meetings that our Maruman team members have had with her, Jill will be an outstanding ambassador for Maruman and its product line here in the U.S. We wanted just the right person to represent us out on Tour here in the U.S. and we believe that Jill is a perfect fit. Jill will be an important part of the process of successfully re-introducing Maruman to the U.S. market. The fact that she is such a great ball striker with a picturesque swing makes her an even better match for our line of premium equipment. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Jill McGill to the Maruman family.”

“I am extremely excited about partnering with Maruman Golf,” McGill commented. “Maruman is renowned for combining cutting edge technology with unparalleled elegance and beauty. It is Maruman’s dedication to providing golfers with equipment that will truly improve their performance on the course that is most important to me, however. I am very proud to be a part of the Maruman team.”

La Habra, CA, April 30, 2007 - Maruman Golf announced today that it has finalized its U.S. executive team for 2007 and beyond. Having re-launched this very prestigious company here in the U.S., Maruman Global CEO Jimmy Chao is excited about the prospect of attacking the U.S. market with the world’s finest, most luxurious golf equipment. Maruman Golf has been a golf equipment innovator for over 35 years. Maruman has been credited with the development of the first high COR driver, as well as being the first golf equipment manufacturer to incorporate nanotechnology into a line of golf clubs. Since the PGA Show, Maruman has secured U.S. commitments from key off course retailers such as Golfsmith, as well as green grass presence with outstanding accounts like Haggin Oaks Golf Shop and distribution in Canada through Golftown, all of which will be carrying Maruman golf products.

“I am very pleased with the team we have assembled for our re-launch here in the U.S.,” Maruman Global CEO Jimmy Chao commented. “Seiji Yoshida has done an outstanding job managing our operations as well as handling some of our key Asian American accounts. Jeff Bennett has brought his decades of experience and has already secured a presence in some of the most important U.S. and Canadian retail outlets. We are also happy to have The Z Group on board to help us as our marketing council, which is a very important aspect of Maruman’s re-entry here in the U.S. We anticipate increased Tour play here in the U.S. in 2007 and 2008 and we further expect that, given the quality of our equipment, the word of mouth about Maruman’s performance, style and quality will bring us more and more ‘converts’. The feedback we have received both at and since the PGA Show has been very encouraging and we look forward to working together as a team in an effort to get more and more golfers to choose Maruman Golf equipment.”

Complete Maruman Product Line

• “Majesty” Premium Woods and Irons - Forbes Magazine’s “World’s Most Expensive” Golf Equipment Line - Most Prestigious Line Throughout Asia
• “Exim Nano” Woods and Irons - Distance Enhancing, 2006 Tour Winner
• “Conductor” Irons - Winner of two Masters’ Titles, Used by 2006 Asian Tour Rookie of the Year
• “Shuttle M-Sole” Fairway Wood / Hybrid
• “KS” Wedge by Kenzo Sugiyama, 2006 Tour Winner
• Maruman “Santa Monica” Putters, New for 2007