Rory McIlroy chooses FJ in capturing first major championship
Fairhaven, MA – FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf, congratulates Rory McIlroy for earning his first major championship title at the 111th U.S. Open.
With a performance that can only be classified as commanding, McIlroy shattered the tournament scoring record with a 16-under 268 total that was four clear of the record and eight shots better than his nearest competitor at Congressional Country Club.
When challenged with golf’s most difficult conditions, Rory is one of many Tour players who choose FJ SPORT golf shoes for the ultimate combination of lightweight performance, Tour-caliber stability and athletic-inspired styling. Lee Westwood (T3) and Robert Garrigus (T3) also wore FJ SPORT in securing a top five finish at Congressional.
Nick Watney (WGC-Cadillac Championship) and Matteo Manassero (Maybank Malaysian Open) have won with FJ SPORT in 2011 while Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Robert Karlsson and Padraig Harrington regularly wear the product on Tour.
“FJ Sport gives me great support. It’s light, comfortable and looks good,” said Rory.
Rory also opts for the Pure Touch® Limited glove. Featuring exclusive leather specifications, a more tailored, conforming fit and discriminating leather preparation techniques, Pure Touch is designed for better players who demand the finest in materials, fit and feel.
Once again, FJ was the shoe and glove of choice at the 111th U.S. Open as 58% of the field relied upon the comfort and performance of FootJoy shoes. Year to date, 61% of all players have chosen FJ shoes and 42% FJ gloves on the PGA Tour.
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FootJoy, headquartered in Fairhaven, MA has become synonymous with comfort, fit and performance products. The FootJoy brand combines an unmatched heritage and tradition of excellence with scientific materials and design technologies to provide superior and comfortable products to the world’s most discerning golfers. The Titleist®, FootJoy®, and Cobra® brands comprise Acushnet Company, an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE-FO). For more information on FootJoy, please visit our web site at http://www.footjoy.com.
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