BEAVERTON, Ore. (January 8, 2008) – Nike Golf has expanded its talented roster of athletes with the addition of top LPGA Tour player Suzann Pettersen. Pettersen has signed a multi-year agreement and will represent Nike Golf in clubs, balls, footwear, glove and bag.
“To be associated with a powerful global brand such as Nike is an athlete’s dream,” said Pettersen. “I love the spirit and passion the company has in developing innovative products that push the limits and furthers performance. I’m thrilled to be starting the 2008 LPGA season as a Nike Golf athlete and can’t wait to begin using the new products in competition.”
Pettersen, who is from Oslo, Norway, is Norway’s best professional golfer. The Norwegian exploded on the LPGA Tour last year with five wins, including a major championship, and finished second on the year’s money list. As a result of this remarkable performance, Pettersen propelled her position to number two in the Women’s World Golf Rankings. She also won in her home country by taking victory at the European Tour’s SAS Masters in Norway.
Nicknamed “Tutta” in Norway, Pettersen has represented Europe on the 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2007 Solheim Cup teams in which the top women players from the United States compete against the top women players from Europe. In addition to her six worldwide wins in 2007, Pettersen also claimed victories at the 2001 French Open and the 2000 World Championship.
“Suzann is an impressive player, exudes a fierce competitiveness and is a fantastic all-round athlete,” said Kel Devlin, Global Sports Marketing Director for Nike Golf. “We are proud to have such an electrifying athlete representing the Nike Golf brand on the LPGA Tour.” ____________________
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