The winner of the 2003 U.S. Open Championship was using Harrison's Pro 1.8 Tour 80 shaft in his 3 wood. His deliberate game plan received credit for his win, and the 3 wood played an integral role in executing that plan. In Sunday's final round, he repeatedly turned to his 3 wood when he needed accuracy and distance.

Stepping up to the first tee with a three shot lead to start the final round at the Olympia Fields course near Chicago, he needed to set the tone for the day. He chose the 3 wood, and executed a draw that split the fairway and set up another 3 wood that positioned him for a short pitch and a two-putt par on the 576-yard, par 5 hole. Mission accomplished.

The course, drying on a sunny day after early-week rains, played to its full 7,190 yards and par 70 for the final round of the national championship. He was playing steady golf, but bogies at holes 10 and 11 brought him back toward second-place finisher and playing partner Stephen Leaney, who birdied the 13th hole to close within three shots.

Momentum seemed to be with the runner up, and the winner needed an answer at the 414-yard, par 4 14th hole. He chose the 3 wood with the Harrison Pro 1.8 Tour 80 shaft to again split the fairway and set up a short iron that dropped two-feet from the pin. The birdie reclaimed the momentum and propelled him to his first major championship.

"Harrison congratulates the winner on his 2003 U.S. Open win," Harrison Sports President Michael Cheng said. "When I saw him step onto the first tee during the final round and his caddy hand him the 3 wood with our Pro 1.8 Tour 80 shaft, I knew his plan for this final round was one of a high degree of accuracy. From that very moment I could envision this to be a special day for Harrison.

"This is the third major win for Harrison. These results are proof positive of the excellent design and craftsmanship of Harrison shafts. The different winners with different swing styles, each using different Harrison shafts, also shows that Harrison makes shafts that can be fitted to any golfer's swing. It never will be a one-size-fits-all world in fitting golf shafts. We at Harrison know that, and we are proud that his victory demonstrates it to the world."

The Harrison Pro 1.8 Tour 80 is made of boron-reinforced, X-6200 graphite. It has 1.8-degrees torque, weighs 85 grams at 46 inches, and comes in A/R, R/F, F/S and S/X flex. It is designed to

deliver superior control, stability, and distance. Many top tour players have found its characteristics ideally suited for fairway woods. Harrison Tour 80 Series of shafts are the sought after shafts for fairway woods on major pro tours.

The Harrison Pro 1.8 Tour 80 has helped the winner establish himself as the most consistent golfer on the PGA Tour during the 2003 season. He leads the tour in top-10 finishes, with 11 in 15 events. His $1.08 million first-place check at the U.S. Open pushed his season earnings to $3,402,241, which ranks third, and his career earnings rank is seventh at $17,259,084. He is 10th in the World Rankings and fifth in All-Around Rankings on the PGA Tour. His scoring average of 69 is third on Tour.

The winner is not the longest player on the Tour, at a 278.9-yard average he ranks just 132, but he is one of the most accurate. His 75.9 percent average in fairways hit ranks him 5th, which was critical in negotiating the tight fairways and escaping the rough on the U.S. Open course set-up. He ranks third in total eagles, 11th in greens-in-regulation, and 30th in birdies.

The 33-year-old from Western Pennsylvania is the son of a club professional. He now has eight wins in his 11 years on the PGA Tour, which followed an All-American career at the University of Arizona. Described as a deliberate player, the winner executed his well-designed game plan, trusted his well-honed if unusual swing, and used his well-fit clubs to achieve the ultimate prize in golf Æ a U.S. Open title.

Harrison Sports is located in Pacoima, Calif. Harrison shafts are American-made using the finest graphite and specialty fibers available, and crafted to exacting specifications. Whether in the club of a major champion or a high-handicapper, you can be sure of the highest quality and consistency when you use Harrison shafts.

Harrison shafts have been used in 2003 to record 53 top-10 finishes on the PGA and Champions Tours, including the U.S. Open and three Champions Tour wins. Harrison shafts have been used to win 22 tournament titles worldwide, three major championships, and record more than 170 top-10 finishes. Harrison shafts have been used by 7 of the last 10 winners of the World Long Drive Championships.