(Londonderry, New Hampshire) – Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Colin Montgomerie has been selected as European team captain for the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Wales.
Montgomerie, who wears ECCO World Class GTX golf shoes and displays the brand’s logo on his shirt, played in eight Ryder Cups between 1991 and 2006. In those competitions, the Scotsman compiled a record of 20 wins, nine losses and seven halves and never lost a singles match. At age 47 when the competition starts, he will be Europe’s youngest-ever captain.
“It became obvious in the past couple of weeks discussing with the senior players who will be the nucleus of the team that it was my time,” said Montgomerie. “I am very proud and honored to take this role on. What comes with that is a huge responsibility as well. I have a task now to select the player’s necessary to win back the Ryder Cup on home soil at Wales.”
Since turning professional in 1987, Montgomerie has established an incredible international career highlighted by 31 European Tour victories and eight European Order of Merit crowns, including an unprecedented seven-straight from 1993 to 1999.
“Colin has represented Europe with superb passion and compiled an unmatched record in Ryder Cup competitions,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “His experience, combined with tremendous support from the entire European golf community, will no doubt strengthen the team’s bid to win back the cup in 2010.”
In addition to Montgomerie, ECCO golf shoes are worn in competition by Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Stuart Appleby, Aaron Baddeley, Thomas Bjorn, Thongchai Jaidee, John Bickerton, Arjun Atwal, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Iben Tinning, Linda Wessberg and others.
All ECCO golf shoes feature a network of built-in technologies to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing. These include a direct-injected, PU-constructed midsole/outsole that:
* Creates a one-piece shoe construction
* Ensures unrivaled durability, flexibility, lightness and weather resistance
* Provides a superior level of cushioning and comfort that does not break down over time, unlike commonly-used materials such as air, rubber and EVA foam
Optimal performance is further guaranteed by:
* Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb weather-resistance
* Internal stabilizer to reduce torque and create ideal swing stability
* Double-layer insole with cushion that absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hips and back
* Internal Air-Circulation System to maintain 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 and restore energy with each step
* Green-friendly outsole designs featuring molded traction bars combined with Stinger cleats from Champ and the Q-Lok insert system to provide ideal traction and grip
About ECCO
The only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage the entire value chain from cow to consumer, ECCO is a global leader in city, casual and sport shoes for men, women and children. In 2007, the Danish company sold almost 17 million pairs, achieving net revenues of ?756 million.
Founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy, ECCO has nearly 15,000 employees, direct subsidiaries in Europe, the Far East and North America, and partners worldwide. ECCO shoes are sold in more than 3,000 shops globally, including 687 mono-brand (ECCO exclusive) stores.
Following the rules of good craftsmanship to deliver genuine freedom of movement and comfort to consumers, ECCO’s aim has never been to be the biggest, but always to be the best.
ECCO USA is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. For more information: visit www.eccousa.com, 800.886.3226.
Contact:
David Griffith
Buffalo Communications
703.891.3391
dgriffith@billycaspergolf.com
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