Lamkin Golf Grips was founded in Chicago, Illinois by Elver B. Lamkin, making it America's first manufacturer of grips for golf clubs.
Lamkin Golf Grips is currently run by the third generation of Lamkins, Robert J. Lamkin, who became the president and CEO in 2001.
In 2004, Lamkin announced plans to raise $1m to help fund the battle against Prostate cancer, as a sponsor of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. As of 2008, they had raised more than $400,000 for this cause.
Lamkin's major endorser is Arnold Palmer.
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