CARLSBAD, CA (June 7, 2012) – Earlier this week, Pelle Edberg made his debut as a COBRA PUMA GOLF TM brand ambassador at the Nordea Masters, where he opened with a 69 three under par in both the first and second round. Pelle, known for his extreme driving distance and impressive style, will wear PUMA Golf apparel and footwear and use COBRA Golf’s innovative equipment and accessories.
“We are excited to add Pelle to our impressive international COBRA PUMA GOLF team,” commented Bob Philion, President of COBRA PUMA GOLF. “He is an excellent fit with our brand DNA, bringing world class performance, personality and style to the golf course.”
Pelle is currently playing the COBRA Golf AMPTM Driver, AMP Forged Irons and Trusty Rusty TM Wedges. He is currently 9th in driving distance on the European Tour with an average driving distance of 307.7 yards. His COBRA Golf products will continue to deliver massive distances, accuracy and forgiveness throughout the season.
In the Bag
AMP Driver, 10.5 Open with Graphite Design AD DI 7X Shaft
AMP Forged Irons, 4-PW with KBS Tour X Shaft
Trusty Rusty Wedges, 51°, 55° and 59° with a satin KBS Tour X Shaft
Pelle will be wearing the latest styles from PUMA Golf such as the Super Cell Fusion Ice shoe, Duo-Swing Mesh Polos and Five Pocket Tech Pants. In the opening round of the Nordea Masters, Pelle rocked Vivid Blue Five Pocket Tech Pants, a Cyber Yellow Golf Tech Polo and White/Vivid Blue Cell Fusion 3 Pro shoes in honor of Sweden’s National Day. Fellow Swedish COBRA PUMA GOLF ambassadors Johan Edfors, Jonas Blixt and Jens Dantorp also took part in honoring Sweden’s National Day at the Nordea Masters. Pelle’s PUMA Golf apparel allows him to express his personality and style with gear that maximizes his game with the latest in technology.
“I’m excited to be working with such a cool company like COBRA PUMA GOLF,” commented Pelle. “They care about my performance as well as helping me look good on the course. It was a seamless transition into the new COBRA products and I’m seeing really positive results with them.”
Pelle turned pro in 1997 and got his European Tour card for the first time in 2004. Some of Pelle’s top finishes include 2nd place at the 2008 SAS Masters and 3rd place at the Bank of Austria Golf Open.
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About COBRA PUMA GOLF
COBRA PUMA GOLF is a corporate division of PUMA North America and combines two strong brands that provide a full range of offerings to the golf industry. COBRA PUMA GOLF is an inclusive company for golfers of all abilities, attitudes and styles who enjoy the game. The portfolio includes COBRA Golf’s high performance drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons, as well as PUMA Golf’s sport and lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories for both men and women. Fusing performance and style, COBRA PUMA GOLF brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace. COBRA PUMA GOLF is a part of PUMA SE, one of the world’s leading sportlifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit puma.com/golf and www.cobragolf.com
Contact:
Kristine Owens, COBRA PUMA GOLF, kristine.owens@cobrapuma.com; 760-710-3447
