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):  October 23, 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)

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)

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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.

On October 23, 2007, the Board of Directors of Brunswick Corporation (“Brunswick”) appointed J. Steven Whisler to the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.  Brunswick is not aware of any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

The news release announcing the appointment is furnished 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, dated October 23, 2007, of Brunswick Corporation, announcing the appointment of J. Steven Whisler to the Board of Directors.

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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: October 23, 2007	By:	/s/ LLOYD C. CHATFIELD II
		Name: Lloyd C. Chatfield II Title:   Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX:

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	News Release, dated October 23, 2007, of Brunswick Corporation, announcing the appointment of J. Steven Whisler to the Board of Directors.

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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:	Daniel Kubera
	Director - Media Relations and Corporate Communications
Phone:	847-735-4617
Email:	daniel.kubera@brunswick.com

RETIRED PHELPS DODGE CHAIRMAN J. STEVEN WHISLER

JOINS BRUNSWICK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 23, 2007– Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) announced today that J. Steven Whisler, retired chairman and chief executive officer of Phelps Dodge Corporation, has been elected to Brunswick’s board of directors, effective immediately.  The election of Whisler, 52, brings the number of board members to 10.

Whisler recently retired from Phelps Dodge following its acquisition by Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc.  Whisler originally joined Phelps Dodge in 1976, holding a number of positions before being named chairman and chief executive officer in May 2000.  He previously had served as the mining and manufacturing company’s president and chief operating officer and as a senior vice president.  He also serves on the boards of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation and U.S. Airways Group Inc.

Whisler holds a B.S. degree in business from the University of Colorado, a J.D. degree from the University of Denver College of Law, an M.S. degree in mineral economics and an honorary D. Sc. degree in engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.  Whisler also attended the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.  He has been awarded the Colorado School of Mines’ Distinguished Achievement Medal for career accomplishments, and is a member of the American Mining Hall of Fame.

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, Cypress Cay, Harris, Hatteras, Kayot, Laguna, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Örnvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, 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 Dynamo, Tornado and Valley pool tables, Air Hockey and foosball tables.  For more information, visit www.brunswick.com.