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BRUNSWICK BILLIARDS GOES “BEYOND THE POCKET”

Newly Launched Blog Cues Up Entertaining and Educational Content for Gaming Enthusiasts

BRISTOL, Wis. (April 5, 2011) – Brunswick Billiards, the country’s leading manufacturer of pool tables and game room furnishings, today announced the debut of its “Beyond the Pocket” blog (http://www.beyondthepocket.com). The new online platform will offer billiards and gaming enthusiasts a central destination for pool, shuffleboard and foosball news, industry trends and expanded content about the brand.

“We want to take the game room conversation beyond the corner pocket and create an online site that offers credible and relevant content that is both informative and fun,” said Austin Rothbard, president, Brunswick Billiards. “The blog is a unique platform where Brunswick fans and dealers can share comments and learn more about the rich history and heritage of our brand.”

The newly launched site will offer fresh weekly posts with topics that range from how to design the ultimate “man cave” to tips for avoiding the pitfalls of buying a used pool table. New product announcements and special promotions will also be shared.

For more information on Brunswick Billiards, visit www.BrunswickBilliards.com, or become a pool fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brunswickbilliards.

About Brunswick Billiards Connecting generations through superior craftsmanship and innovation since 1845, Brunswick Billiards has been the leader in designing the highest-quality billiards and pool tables and game room furnishings preferred by experts around the world. Based in Bristol, Wis., the billiards division of (NYSE: BC), has more than 300 retail dealer locations across the United States and international distributors in more than 40 countries. For more information about Brunswick Billiards and its product line, visit www.BrunswickBilliards.com.

About Brunswick Corporation Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, and Diversified Marine parts and accessories distributors; Arvor, , , Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris FloteBote, Hatteras, Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, , Sealine, Suncruiser, Triton Aluminum, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Life Fitness and Hammer Strength fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables and foosball tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com. # # #