(Londonderry, New Hampshire) – Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the addition of Carin Koch to its roster of international Tour stars that prefer the comfort, performance and style of ECCO golf shoes.
As part of this agreement, Koch, a two time winner on the LPGA Tour, will wear ECCO golf shoes in competition and appear in the company’s promotions and advertising.
"ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal combination of fashion and performance, which makes them perfect for my game," says Koch. "Whatever the playing conditions and whichever outfit I choose to wear, ECCO has something that fits."
A four-time member of the European Solheim Cup Team, Koch has recorded 49 top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour over the past 11 years. The 36-year-old Swede captured her first LPGA Tour title at the 2001 Corning Classic. She added a second tournament win at the Corono Morelia Championship in 2005.
"Carin’s high-profile in the U.S. and Europe make her an ideal addition to our roster of elite staff players," says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. "Her on-course accomplishments and fashion sense are a great fit with the ECCO brand."
Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual and sport models in a variety of new styles and colors alongside several returning favorites.
Worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Juli Inkster, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Thongchai Jaidee, Meena Lee, Sophie Gustafson, Anna Rawson and others, ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies, including:
Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb water-resistance
A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
Internal stabilizer which reduces torque and creates 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 maintains a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
Dynamic Energy Return System which produces a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
Advanced grip systems include Eclipse cleats with the Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleats with the Q-Lok insert system, and molded traction bars
ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.
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:
Tom Williams
Buffalo Communications
703.891.3322
twilliams@billycaspergolf.com
