8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

________________________

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): January 18, 2007

BRUNSWICK CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)

Delaware	001-01043	36-0848180
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer 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

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

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

As a result of the reorganization of the marine operations of Brunswick Corporation (“Brunswick”) described below in Item 8.01, Peter B. Hamilton will retire as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and President - Brunswick Boat Group effective January 31, 2007.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 18, 2007, Brunswick announced a new organizational structure to advance the integration of its marine operations. Under the new structure, the heads of Brunswick’s boat divisions will report to Dustan E. McCoy - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Patrick C. Mackey has been named Executive Vice President of Brunswick and Chief Operating Officer - Marine. Mr. Mackey will continue to serve as President - Mercury Marine Group. In his new role, Mr. Mackey will assume functional responsibility for a range of activities across Brunswick’s marine operations.

A news release announcing the new organizational structure for Brunswick’s marine operations and the retirement of Mr. Hamilton is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	News Release of Brunswick Corporation dated January 18, 2007.

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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: January 19, 2007	By:	/s/ MARSCHALL I. SMITH
		Name: Marschall I. Smith
		Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX:

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	News Release of Brunswick Corporation dated January 18, 2007.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Brunswick Corporation 1 N. Field Court Lake Forest, IL 60045

Telephone 847.735.4700 Facsimile 847.735.4750

www.brunswick.com

Release:	IMMEDIATE
Contact:	Dan Kubera
	Director - Media Relations and Corporate Communications
Phone:	847-735-4617

BRUNSWICK ANNOUNCES NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

TO ADVANCE INTEGRATION OF MARINE OPERATIONS

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 18, 2007 - Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced today a new, streamlined organizational structure to advance the integration of its marine operations.

“In our effort to be the best, as well as the largest, marine company in the world, it is important for us to coordinate our efforts to have the best products sold through the best distribution network, the best cost position and a global presence across all of our marine operations. To achieve this goal in a more focused and timely fashion, we are forming a new organizational structure,” explained Brunswick Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dustan E. McCoy.

Under the new structure, the company said that the heads of its boat divisions will report directly to McCoy. In addition, Patrick C. Mackey, 60, has been named executive vice president of Brunswick Corporation and chief operating officer - marine. In this new position, Mackey will have functional responsibility for sourcing, logistics, strategic bill of materials, systems engineering, product platform development, and manufacturing excellence across the company’s marine operations. Mackey will continue to serve as president - Mercury Marine Group.

As a result of this reorganization, Peter B. Hamilton, vice chairman of Brunswick Corporation and president - Brunswick Boat Group, will retire from the company at the end of this month. Hamilton has served Brunswick in a number of capacities during his 11 years at the company, including executive vice president and chief financial officer, president - Brunswick Bowling & Billiards and president - Life Fitness Division, before assuming his current role.

“I want to thank Peter for his innumerable contributions over the years. He has helped to build Brunswick into the leading company it is today, and all of us in the Brunswick family wish him the best,” McCoy added.

About Brunswick

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill “Genuine Ingenuity”Ô in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Albemarle, Arvor, Baja, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, HarrisKayot, Hatteras, Laguna, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Örnvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Savage, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land ‘N’ Sea, Kellogg Marine, Diversified Marine and Benrock parts and accessories distributors; IDS dealer management systems; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit www.brunswick.com.