(Londonderry, New Hampshire) — Danish brand ECCO – maker of the world’s most comfortable, stylish and technically-advanced footwear – announces that LPGA Tour rookie Gerina Piller has joined its roster of elite staff players and will compete in the brand’s new Golf Street and BIOM Golf models.
Recently married to PGA Tour player Martin Piller, the former Gerina Mendoza earned full LPGA Tour status via a fifth place finish on the 2010 Futures Tour money list. A native of New Mexico who began playing golf in her late teens, the 26-year-old had three runner-up finishes last year and led the Futures Tour in driving distance.
During a stellar collegiate career at the University of Texas El Paso, Piller was Conference USA Champion and Player of the Year in 2007. After turning professional, she steadily honed her skills while finishing 12th and 15th, respectively, on the Futures Tour money list in 2008 and 2009.
“The world first came to know Gerina through her appearance on Golf Channel’s Big Break Prince Edward Island,” says Jesper Thuen, Marketing Manager, ECCO Golf. “Since then, she’s proved she has serious game to go along with her beauty and personality. We’re all excited to watch her career reach new heights now that she’s competing full time on the LPGA Tour.”
BIOM Golf, the first-ever natural motion golf shoe, features a patented design that takes advantage of the foot’s system for absorbing impact while bringing players closer to the ground for unmatched feel and traction.
The only true hybrid sport-casual shoe, Golf Street’s fashion leather types, subtle detailing and unique, super-gripping outsole make it a bright, funky and fun option for use both on and off the course.
ECCO golf shoes are also worn in competition by scores of international Tour stars, including Fred Couples, Graeme McDowell, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Stuart Appleby, Thongchai Jaidee, Jennifer Johnson and many others.
About ECCO
ECCO, a world leading brand of shoes combining style and comfort, has built its success on uncompromising quality, innovative technology and the design philosophy, “the shoe must follow the foot.” ECCO is the only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage every step of the shoemaking process, and its employees are the life force behind its products, designing, developing, producing, and taking responsibility for every detail. ECCO products can be found in 4,000 branded sales locations in over 90 countries, a growth fueled by ECCO’s consistent aim of making the best shoes in the world.
ECCO USA is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. For more information: visit www.eccousa.com, 800.886.3226.
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