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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]

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  7. "Grip maker SuperStroke acquires historic brand Lamkin Grips". 7 May 2024.