FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

  Product Innovation Gives North Carolina Golfer His Game Back
Many golfers develop a love for their sport of choice at an early age. They
learn to play. Some excel. A few make their high school teams.
Even fewer are awarded college level scholarships.
Fewer still qualify and actually obtain their pro cards, joining the elite
golfing ranks of the professional.

  A Charlotte, North Carolina golfer was on track to accomplish all of this.
One day changed that, when David Box suffered a stroke caused by an
aneurysm.

  Suddenly the seemingly healthy, high school senior ­ with a golf handicap of
zero (a scratch golfer) preparing to play scholarship golf at any one of
several universities ­ was confined to his bed and unsure of what activities
his future could include. There was scant hope that he would swing a golf
club again.

  David fought back, making consistent recovery milestones that impressed and
surprised his doctors. Today, just shy of two years later, David attends
Queens University, majoring in English with aspirations to be a writer, and
plays golf during the week and each weekend as his studies and the weather
permit.
  What happened? A miracle? Maybe. Sheer determination to have his life back?
For sure. Enabled by product innovation? Definitely.

  David's work toward recovery has been and still is phenomenal. However, even
with the strides he has made, he still would not be able to play golf
without a special piece of equipment that is designed to directly meet the
needs of a player with David's challenges.

"Golf was such a dominant part of my life that I couldn't imagine what I
would do without it. It has been a tremendous catalyst to my continued
recovery and a constant source of energy release and physical challenge.
Eagle's car has enabled me to have that part of my life back again," said
David Box.

  Dennis Walters, a traveling paraplegic and trick golf shot artist,
personally knows David's needs, since many needs of the stroke victim
parallel several of the needs the paraplegic faces. A car that enables a
person to actively golf despite significant physical challenges was Dennis'
brainchild and is the equipment that supports his mobility needs on a daily
basis. Eagle Parts and Products brings a car called Single Rider, with all
of the features Dennis envisioned, to the mainstream consumer market,
manufacturing and distributing it from their Augusta, Georgia location.
There are several issues that were considered in first the vision for this
car and then in the actual production of it. The result is a car that meets
the criteria to enable the physically challenged golfer to really play golf.

Issue one: Car weight.

  The Single Rider is light enough for the golfer to drive himself directly
onto the green and the tee box, slide from the seat into driving or putting
position and take his shot. The Single Rider has 8 lbs per square inch of
pressure on the turf ­ much less than a traditional golf car. This
eliminates any concerns of the course superintendent.

Issue two: Ease of operation.

  Single Rider can be operated with one foot and guided with one hand ­ or if
your needs require, a car can be configured to be guided with new innovative
hand controls (braking, steering and acceleration). Many other cars and
similar vehicles for the physically challenged, require more control points
­ often utilize both feet and require "both hands on the wheel," so to
speak.

Issue three: Ease of approach.

  This golf car has options for a swivel, tilt-up seat or bench seat, making
it possible for users, such as David, to turn toward their intended standing
position and acquire the posture they need to take their shot. The seat is
locked in place until one lever is depressed to enable the swivel motion to
take place.

Issue four: Comfort and peace of mind.

  Single Rider has redundant braking systems. A computer activated motor brake
as well as an independent hydraulic system which can be activated manually
by either hand or foot controls.

  The Single Rider is feels peppy and is maneuverable, reaching a speed of
12mph and making tight turns easily. The acceleration profile can be changed
for each individual car.

  This product is the reason David Box can independently participate in the
sport he loves without even walking from the edge of the green to putt. With
features such as at-hand, simple points of control and swivel seating, David
can maintain a reasonable pace of play and participate in the mainstream
environment on a golf course.

  Although he needs assistance to balance and set-up his shot, David amazingly
drives the ball 150 yards - using one arm. He is a tremendous competitor on
and off of the course, excels at his sport and pushes himself to improve
with each outing.

Some interesting facts about David Box:

• 19-year-old native of Charlotte
• Graduate of Charlotte Country Day and Queens University
Freshman
• Began playing at age 12
• Clubs of choice are Titleist ­ but he uses a TaylorMade
driver. He hits Titleist golf balls
• His home course is CedarWood in South Charlotte
Some interesting facts about Eagle's Single Rider:
• Light enough to be allowed on greens and tee boxes
• Powerful enough to keep up with (and probably surpass)
trad-itional cars
• Easily transports average sized adults plus equip-ment
• Simple points of opera-tion and steering
• Swivel seating makes it comfortable to the user to get it and out

  Product innovations, such as Eagle's Single Rider, are making amazing things
possible for those who have physical challenges and for those who want to
participate in activities they love instead of watching from the sidelines.
Much as Henry Ford made the automobile available and affordable for
mainstream America, companies, such as Eagle Parts and Products, that
manufacture and distribute specialized mobility products, make innovation a
reality for mainstream consumers.

  Eagle Parts & Products manufactures and distributes personal mobility and
single-rider cars and services as well as accessories to customize your car
from its Augusta, Georgia headquarters as well as through distributors
across the US.

Manufacturer:
Eagle Parts & Products
1411 Marvin Griffin Road
Augusta, GA 30906
Phone: 706.790.6687
Toll-Free: 1.888.972.9911
www.eagleproducts.us

Distributor:
E-Z-Go Golf Car Company
PO Box 388
Augusta, GA 30906
Phone: (706) 798-4311
www.ezgo.com