(LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire) – Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Colin Montgomerie wore its luxurious World Class collection golf shoes while capturing the Smurfit Kappa European Open this past weekend at The K Club in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Montgomerie edged Sweden’s Niclas Fasth by a single shot thanks to a sterling final-round 65 to cap a four-day total of 11-under 269. The victory, his first in 19 months, moved the 44-year-old Scottish legend into first place all-time on the European Tour wins list with 31 career titles.
"After nearly two years of a dry spell it’s great to be back, you wonder if it’s ever going to happen again," Montgomerie said. "I’m now one win above Nick Faldo, someone I have admired for many, many years."
The win earned Montgomerie â?åÂ593,580 and moved him into sixth place on the European Tour Order of Merit.
"It’s tremendous that Colin now stands alone as Europe’s all-time victories leader," says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. "This performance, especially coming just after his third place at the Open de France last week, really shows his game to be in top form."
ECCO golf shoes are also worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, Thomas Bjorn, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Thongchai Jaidee, Meena Lee, Sophie Gustafson, Candie Kung, Anna Rawson and others.
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 alongside several returning favorites.
ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies that includes:
â?¢ Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments to provide superb water-resistance
â?¢ A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
â?¢ Internal stabilizer that reduces torque and provides a stable swing platform
â?¢ Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
â?¢ Internal Air-Circulation System that ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
â?¢ Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
â?¢ 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:
Tom Williams
Buffalo Communications
703.891.3322
twilliams@billycaspergolf.com
