(GREENVILLE, SC) – KENTWOOL – the world’s premier textile innovator and maker of premium, performance socks specifically engineered for golfers – confirms Bubba Watson wore its KENTWOOL Tour Profile black golf socks en route to winning the Farmers Insurance Open.
In capturing his second career PGA Tour title, Watson remained comfortable and blister-free thanks to KENTWOOL’s proprietary, fatigue-reducing performance yarns. The 32-year-old made clutch putts on the tournament’s last two holes to fire a final-round 67 and best Phil Mickelson by one stroke.
“It was a great day,” said Watson. “I knew that I had a chance to win a golf tournament. Just kept my head down and focused on my goals and what I wanted to do. Somehow it came out to a 5-under, and I won by one. So it was a nice stroll in the park today.”
With the win, the power-hitting Florida native moved into second place in the FedExCup Points Standings and third on the 2011 PGA Tour money list. KENTWOOL now has more PGA Tour victories in 2011 than any other sock brand.
“Bubba spent a lot of time during the offseason working on becoming more focused,” says Mark Kent, President and CEO of KENTWOOL. “Being comfortable on his feet is definitely a big part of that, which is precisely why he’s chosen to compete in our premium socks.”
KENTWOOL Golf Socks maximize foot comfort, increase energy levels and boost on-course performance, thanks to fine merino wool resulting from its “WINDspun” air-infused technology. A proprietary blend of natural and high-tech fibers help KENTWOOL Golf Socks create an innovative, micro-climate system for superior moisture management and wicking, as well as odor control.
Enhanced cushioning at strategic micro-stress points along the foot result in unrivalled, abrasion-proof comfort round after round. Sophisticatedly-engineered heel, toe and bridge elements designed with advanced reinforcement provide maximum support and protection against injury.
Retailing for $19.95-$24.95, the ankle-length Tour Profile and longer Tour Standard are available in natural or khaki, and tan and black, respectively, at select green-grass locations and at www.kentwool.com.
In addition to Watson, KENTWOOL premium performance golf socks are worn in competition by many Tour players, including Jonathan Byrd, Charles Warren, Kevin Johnson, Brendon de Jonge, Kristy McPherson, Sarah Kemp, Jenny Gleason and Anna Scott.
About KENTWOOL
Founded in 1843, KENTWOOL continues to be one of the nation’s longest-running, family-owned textile companies. KENTWOOL is the only company in the western hemisphere – and one of 50 in the world – to receive the Usterized Quality Certification indicating the highest level of quality assurance in yarn production.
An avid golfer, KENTWOOL CEO Mark Kent had the idea to produce the “World’s Best Golf Sock” after standing in the 18th fairway of the BMW Nationwide Tour Pro-Am tending to blistered, bleeding feet instead of concentrating on the eagle opportunity guaranteeing him a spot in the final round.
Born from that moment is golf’s leading, premium merino wool golf sock that enables golfers of all skill levels to play their best while resisting blisters, abrasion and fatigue. KENTWOOL utilizes its nearly two-century old heritage of superiority in textiles to create socks which draw upon wool’s natural and cool performance fibers for include moisture management, sheer comfort and other performance-enhancing benefits.
Based in Greenville, SC, all KENTWOOL products are made in the USA.
For more information: www.kentwool.com, 1-877-5-PROSOX (1-877-577-6769).
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