(LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire) – Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with international Tour star Thomas Bjorn.
Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Bjorn will wear ECCO golf shoes exclusively during all on-course activities, appear at ECCO functions and participate in product development. The 35-year-old Dane will also wear the ECCO logo on the collar of his golf shirt.
"ECCO makes the world’s most comfortable golf shoes," says Bjorn. "They help me perform my best in all conditions."
Currently No. 32 on the Official World Golf Rankings, Bjorn has registered nine PGA European Tour victories in his outstanding career, most recently capturing the 2006 Irish Open. He is a three-time major championship runner-up and has competed on two European Ryder Cup squads.
"Thomas is the greatest player in Danish history and has been a superb brand ambassador since we first began in golf in 2001," says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. "We’re very excited about continuing this relationship for years to come."
In addition to Bjorn, ECCO men’s golf shoes are worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Aaron Baddeley, Thongchai Jaidee and John Bickerton, among others.
The Spring/Summer 2007 U.S. men’s golf collection features four completely new styles alongside seven returning favorites in a variety of exciting color combinations.
ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies that includes:
Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments to provide superb water-resistance
A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
Internal stabilizer that reduces torque and provides a stable swing platform
Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
Internal Air-Circulation System that ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
Advanced grip systems including Eclipse cleat with Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleat with Q-Lok insert system and molded traction bars
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 10,500 employees worldwide. ECCO USA, Inc. is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. For more information: www.eccousa.com , (800) 886-3226.
Contact:
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