BEAVERTON, OR (August 1, 2011) – Nike Golf Athlete Simon Dyson sealed his fifth career win at the Irish Open in a thrilling final round, posting a four under par 67 to clinch the title by one shot. Dyson called his play at the Irish Open, “probably the best golf I’ve ever played.”
Playing consistent golf throughout the week, Dyson utilized his full bag of Nike Golf arsenal, including the precision of his VR Pro Combo irons and wedges. Dyson attributed much of his success to his laser like iron shots with his VR Pro Combo irons to beat an impressive field. Sporting Nike Dri-FIT apparel, Dyson wore styles from the European tech and border Nike Golf collections. Providing both style and performance, he also wore the tour-proven Nike Lunar Control shoe.
This victory is Dyson’s first win in 2011 and concludes a great month of golf for the Englishman, coming off a ninth place finish at The Open Championship. This win moves Dyson into the top 50 in the official world golf rankings and secures him a place in the field at this week’s WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
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Dyson’s Nike Arsenal
• Driver: Nike SQ Sumo” 10.5-degree (UST Attas Proto shaft)
• Fairway Woods: Nike SQ Sumo” 15-degree/3-wood and Nike VR STR8-FIT 19-degree/5-wood
• Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo (3-PW)
• Wedges: Nike VR Pro 52 and 60-degree
• Ball: Nike ONE Tour D
• Apparel: Nike Golf Tour Collection (European Tech & Border Collections)
• Footwear: Nike Lunar Control
Nike Golf’s 2011 PGA Tour Victories
• Lucas Glover – Wells Fargo Championship
• Charl Schwartzel – The Masters Tournament
• Jhonattan Vegas – Bob Hope Classic
Nike Golf’s 2011 International Victories
• Simon Dyson – Irish Open (PGA European Tour)
• Paul Casey – Volvo Golf Champions (PGA European Tour)
• Charl Schwartzel – Joburg Open (PGA European Tour)
• Pablo Martin – Alfred Dunhill Championship (PGA European Tour)
Nike Golf’s 2011 LPGA Tour Victories
• Suzann Pettersen – Sybase Match Play Championship
Nike Golf’s 2011 Champions Tour Victories
• John Cook – Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am
• John Cook – Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai
• John Cook – Montreal Championship
Nike Golf’s 2011 Japan LPGA Tour Victories
• Kumiko Kaneda – Fuji-Sankei Classic
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