(Londonderry, New Hampshire) – Danish brand ECCO – maker of the world’s most comfortable, stylish and technically-advanced footwear – announces it has partnered with Golfsmith and The Sea Pines Resort to provide consumers nationwide with the opportunity to win a luxury golf vacation for two by registering at www.eccousa.com/golfsmith through December 24, 2011.
Showcased on the Golfsmith website, in its catalog and via signage at all 78 of the retailer’s locations nationwide, this promotion delivers an exclusive experience at one of the PGA Tour’s most esteemed tournament venues. The winning twosome will receive coach airfare, a rental car, three nights at the award-winning Inn at Harbour Town, a $300 resort credit, two rounds at Harbour Town Golf Links – host of the RBC Heritage – and one round at Heron Point by Pete Dye.
“This world-class promotion brings together three of the best brands in golf to provide our customers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” says David Helter, Specialty Sales Director, ECCO USA. “Add in the special gift Golfsmith is providing with the purchase of ECCO shoes and there’s never been a better time to shop.”
ECCO golf shoes are worn in competition by scores of international Tour stars, including Fred Couples, Graeme McDowell, Thomas Bjorn, Stuart Appleby, Thongchai Jaidee, Aaron Baddeley, Thorbjørn Olesen, Andreas Hartø, John Bickerton, Bradley Dredge, Belen Mozo, Gerina Piller, Jennifer Johnson and many others. The company is a supporting partner of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program and an official member of the Association of Golf Merchandisers.
For complete contest rules and additional information, please visit www.eccousa.com/golfsmith.
About Golfsmith
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOLF), is a 44-year-old specialty retailer of golf and tennis equipment, apparel and accessories. The company operates as an integrated multi-channel retailer, offering its customers the convenience of shopping in its 78 stores across the United States, through its web site at golfsmith.com and from its assortment of catalogs. Golfsmith offers an extensive product selection that features premier branded merchandise, as well as its proprietary products, clubmaking components and pre-owned clubs. Visit www.Golfsmith.com.
About The Sea Pines Resort
Located on Hilton Head Island, The Sea Pines Resort is home to legendary Harbour Town Golf Links (home of PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage) designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, Heron Point by Pete Dye, and the Ocean Course. Sea Pines also features 23 clay tennis courts, eco-tours, water sports, fine and casual dining, 14 miles of bike and walking trails, horseback riding and five miles of unspoiled beaches. Guests choose from an array of accommodations, including 300 villas, 100 rental homes and the luxurious 60-room Inn at Harbour Town. For more information about the resort and its wide-variety of golf / leisure packages: www.seapines.com, 866.561.8802.
About ECCO
The only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage every step of the shoemaking process – from leather production through its own shoe factories all the way to its stores – ECCO adheres to the design philosophy that “the shoe must follow the foot.” This approach allows the company to craft footwear that combines style and comfort with uncompromising quality and innovative technology. A leading global brand, ECCO was founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy and remains family owned. Headquartered in the Danish towns of Bredebro and Tønder, the ECCO footwear group employs nearly 20,000 people worldwide. Its products can be found in 4,000 branded sales locations in more than 90 countries.
ECCO USA is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. For more information: visit www.eccousa.com, 800.886.3226.
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