UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2012

BRUNSWICK CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)

Delaware 001-01043 36-0848180 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)

1 N. Field Court Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-4811 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 735-4700

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240, 14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240, 13e-4(c)) Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers.

On July 24, 2012, the Board of Directors of (“Brunswick”) elected David C. Everitt and Roger J. Wood to the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2012. In addition, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Everitt to the Finance Committee and the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and appointed Mr. Wood to the Finance Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

The compensation of Messrs. Everitt and Wood will be consistent with that provided to all Brunswick non-employee directors, as described in Brunswick's most recent proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2012.

The news release announcing the elections of Mr. Everitt and Mr. Wood to the Brunswick Board of Directors is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit

99.1 News Release, dated July 30, 2012, of Brunswick Corporation, announcing the elections of David C. Everitt and Roger J. Wood to the Board of Directors. SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BRUNSWICK CORPORATION

Dated: July 30, 2012 By: /s/ KRISTIN M. COLEMAN Kristin M. Coleman Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX:

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit

99.1 News Release, dated July 30, 2012, of Brunswick Corporation, announcing the elections of David C. Everitt and Roger J. Wood to the Board of Directors. Brunswick Corporation 1 N. Field Court Lake Forest, IL 60045 Telephone 847.735.4700 Facsimile 847.735.4750

Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Bruce Byots Vice President - Corporate and Investor Relations Phone: 847-735-4612

Contact: Daniel Kubera Director - Media Relations and Corporate Communications Phone: 847-735-4617 Email: [email protected]

BRUNSWICK CORPORATION ELECTS DAVID C. EVERITT, ROGER J. WOOD TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LAKE FOREST, Ill. July 30, 2012 - Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced today that David C. Everitt, President, Agricultural and Turf Division - North America, Asia, Australia, and Sub-Saharan and South Africa, and Global Tractor and Turf Products for Deere & Company, and Roger J. Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dana Holding Corporation, have been elected to its board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome both David and Roger to Brunswick's board of directors,” said Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Their combined expertise and experience in the global marketplace will prove invaluable to Brunswick moving forward.” David Everitt, 60, has been with Deere & Company since 1975, when he joined Deere as an engineer following his graduation from Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. Over the next nearly four decades, Mr. Everitt has held positions of increasing responsibility and is currently responsible for the sales and marketing of all Deere tractors and turf and utility products throughout the majority of the world. He also serves on the board of directors for Harsco Corporation and Gates Corporation. Roger Wood, 50, joined Dana Holding Corporation as its president and chief executive officer in 2011, following a 26-year career with BorgWarner Inc., where he was most recently executive vice president and group president, engine. Mr. Wood has a bachelor's degree in engineering technology from State University College in Buffalo, N.Y., and an MBA from Syracuse University. He is a member of Dana Holding Corporation's board of directors, the Manufacturer's Alliance/MAPI organization, and is on the CEO Council for Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and The Wall Street Journal. About Brunswick Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., 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; , , Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris FloteBote, Hatteras, Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, , 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.