LONDONDERRY, N.H. (May 24, 2006) – Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the addition of Fred Couples to the growing list of international Tour stars that prefer the comfort, technology and style advantages of ECCO golf shoes.
As part of this multi-year endorsement agreement, Couples, 46, will wear ECCO golf shoes exclusively during all golf activities and be prominently featured in ECCO promotions.
"Feeling good is key to my game, and no one makes more comfortable golf shoes than ECCO," says Couples. "They also look great and fit perfectly with my style."
Currently No. 24 on the Official World Golf Ranking, career highlights for the 1992 Masters champion include 15 PGA Tour wins, five Ryder Cup competitions and five international tournament victories. In 2005, Couples recorded four top-10s, including a runner-up finish at The Memorial Tournament. He placed No. 38 on the PGA TOUR money list, earning more than $1.8 million in 22 events.
"Fred’s fashion sense, tremendous playing record and worldwide appeal make him the perfect addition to our roster of staff players," says Jesper Thuen, Sponsorship and Event Manager, ECCO Golf.
Providing unequaled comfort and performance, all ECCO golf shoes are made using a direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry. Each model features water- and weather-resistant leather and extra cushion provided by PU-injected midsoles for superior shock absorption.
ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2006 men’s golf collection features four completely new styles alongside several returning favorites. Worn in competition by international Tours stars Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley and Thongchai Jaidee, the collection continues ECCO’s 40-plus-year reputation for strikingly comfortable and fashionable shoes. Available in dynamic colors and inspired adaptations of traditional solid and two-tone saddle designs, ECCO men’s golf shoes retail for $140 to $400.
About ECCO
ECCO Sko A/S is an international group founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy in Denmark. Today, ECCO is a global player in the dress and casual footwear industry, with direct subsidiaries in Europe, the Far East and North America, and partners worldwide. ECCO has more than 10,000 employees worldwide. ECCO USA, Inc. is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. For more information: www.eccousa.com, (800) 886-3226.
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Tom Williams
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703-891-3322
twilliams@billycaspergolf.com
