(LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire) – Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with international Tour legend Colin Montgomerie.
Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Montgomerie will wear ECCO golf shoes exclusively during all on-course activities, appear at ECCO functions and participate in product development. The 46-year-old Scotsman will also wear the ECCO logo on the sleeve of his golf shirt.
"I’m thrilled to continue my association with one of the world’s most respected shoe companies," says Montgomerie. "On-course comfort is a key component of playing your best and I’ve never been more comfortable than when I’m wearing ECCO golf shoes."
Currently No. 17 on the Official World Golf Rankings, Montgomerie is one of the most successful players in the history of the European PGA Tour. He has registered more than 40 professional wins on five continents, most recently capturing the 2006 UBS Hong Kong Open. Montgomerie was also selected to play in his eighth Ryder Cup this past year, where his stellar performance helped the European team achieve their third consecutive victory.
"Colin remains one of the most elite golfers in the world and we are very proud to continue our relationship," says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. "Having a player of Colin’s stature continue to wear our shoes speaks volumes about the quality of ECCO."
In addition to Montgomerie, ECCO golf shoes are worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Thomas Bjorn, 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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Buffalo Communications
703.891.3322
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