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Exciting PGA Victory Nets Royal Grips First Win Since Purchase by Lamkin

SAN DIEGO, California, August 15, 2005 - Royal Grip's appearance in the winner's circle of this week's exciting PGA Championship at Baltusrol marked the brand's first victory since it was purchased by Lamkin Corporation in May.

"What a thrilling way for Royal to gain its first win under the Lamkin banner!" remarked Bob Lamkin, president of San Diego-based Lamkin Corporation. "The fact that it was the season's final major makes it that much sweeter."

It was the Royal Sand Wrap grip that took the title in Monday's delayed finish.

The Royal Grip brand was founded on years of Tour experience and developed with distinct material compounds which allow a wide variety of texture, surface patterns and feel combinations. From buffed, soft, velvet-like textures to the slot corded rubber for maximum traction, Royal Grip provides unparalleled cushion and allows golfers to choose their own winning feel.

Lankin, the world's second-largest manufacturer of golf grips, is celebrating its 80th year of crafting quality golf grips.

Lamkin is recognized in the golf industry as a premier manufacturer of grips for some of the top name-brand club manufacturers around the world. Lamkin researches and develops its own proprietary composite materials and employs exclusive manufacturing processes to ensure that each grip performs to exact specifications.

The company utilizes the latest technical advances to develop products that can help both professionals and amateurs play their best.

San Diego-based Lamkin Corporation is a privately owned, third generation family company. Since 1925, Lamkin has been designing and manufacturing the highest quality and best performing golf grips in the world. For more information on Lamkin and the company's complete line of golf grips, please call 1-800-642-7755 or visit the Web site at www.lamkingrips.com.