ECCO Press Release Archive

Specialist Danish shoe maker ECCO is proud to introduce its new Flexor Hydromax golf shoe to its Men’s range of golf shoes.

A smooth leather base offset by patterned Lizzard leathers combine to create a sharp aesthetic while two-coloured stinger cleats with the Q-Lok insert system provide ideal traction. Inspired by ECCO’s best selling dress shoe, the sole unit shape offers a snug instep and spacious toe-box. The exclusive Hydromax treatment provides the ultimate in non-Gore-Tex water and perspiration resistance. Available in coffee, black and white/titanium/black colour options.

The Flexor Hydromax is available in sizes 39-47 with a recommended retail price of £120.

For more information please visit www.eccogolf.co.uk

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Specialist Danish shoe maker ECCO is proud to introduce its new GTX XCR golf shoe to the Women’s Casual Pitch range of golf shoes.

Constructed atop a completely new ECCO outsole, this fully-waterproof shoe incorporates premium Gore-Tex XCR technology making it ideal for all playing conditions. The Casual Pitch GTX is available in a striking black/white/brick combination with a colour-matched TPU outsole that provides top-to-bottom fashion coordination. A two-component leather and microfibre top layer inlay sole on 3mm comfort fibre foam provides extra-soft cushion in the heel area.

Specialist Danish shoe maker ECCO is pleased to introduce its Casual Cool Hydromax range of golf shoes.

The design of the Casual Cool Hydromax draws clear inspiration from modern street shoe fashions. ECCO’s exclusive Hydromax treatment ensures the ultimate in non-Gore-Tex water resistance, while superior comfort is guaranteed through a shock point in the heel, a direct-injected PU midsole and hard-wearing TPU outsole. This shoe is available in three colour options: white/black, espresso/espresso/safari and orange/orange/royal blue.

The Men’s Casual Cool Hydromax is available in sizes 39 – 47 with a recommended retail price of £100.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.co.uk

For more information please contact:  Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

Shoe specialists ECCO are pleased to introduce the new Men’s Casual Cool range of golf shoes to its rapidly expanding line of men’s golf shoes.

Specialist Danish shoe maker ECCO is pleased to introduce its Men’s New Classic Hydromax range of golf shoes.

This classy shoe incorporates ECCO’S exclusive Hydromax treatment for the ultimate in non-Gore-Tex water resistance. Featuring ultra soft, high grade leathers that work in unison with an Internal Air-Circulation System this shoe ensures a fresh, dry and cool environment for your feet. Shock-absorbing PU inlaysoles also provide superior walking comfort. Available in coffee/coffee, black/black and white colour options.

The Men’s New Classic Saddle Hydromax is available in sizes 39 – 50 with a recommended retail price of £115.

For stockist information, please visit: www.eccogolf.com

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Renowned Danish shoe maker ECCO is delighted to introduce its Men’s New Classic Saddle GTX range of golf shoes.

This classic looking, high performance shoe is completely waterproof via premium Gore-Tex technology, making it ideal for all playing conditions. Available in four colour combinations, White/Cognac, White/Black, Coffee/Coffee and Black/Black, this shoe combines high-grade leather uppers with ECCO’s state of the art technology to create a stylish and functional shoe. A leather Comfort Fibre System inlay sole with shock-absorbing PU provides superior walking comfort and climate control. Outsole engineering with enhanced lateral torque improves stability through the golf swing.

The Men’s New Classic Saddle GTX is available in sizes 39 – 50 with a recommended retail price of £130.

Danish shoe specialist ECCO is delighted to introduce the new Women’s New Classic Wing Buckle its range of golf shoes for women.

Smooth and crocodile printed high-grade leathers, colour-contrasted piping and a detailed stretchable buckle make for one of the most classically attractive golf shoes on the market. Extreme attention to every design aspect and moisture-wicking linings for an enhanced inner climate help take the traditional wing tip design to a completely new level. Available in Cognac/White, Black/White and ice white/white colour options.

The Women’s New Classic Wing Buckle is available in sizes 36 – 43 with a recommended retail price of £90

pecialist Danish shoe make ECCO has introduced a versatile Ladies golf shoe that is spikeless.

The ECCO Women’s Spikeless E II is available in White/Light Rose and White/Ice White colour combinations. ECCO’s spikeless technology combines excellent traction with the comfort advantages of a lighter weight shoe. A Cambrelle – lined inlay sole provides a healthy, comfortable, cool environment for the foot. This multi – functional shoe features stylish uppers with colour – matching outsoles.

enowned Danish shoe maker ECCO announces the arrival of the new Women’s Sport Tempo, a shoe with an edge.

This shoe is unique in that it mixes the look of a modern training shoe with a slightly retro feel. Available in White/Peppermint, Black/White and White/Pink colour combinations. Featuring high-tech soles with 3 Dimensional features, shock-absorbing PU midsoles, durable TPU outsoles and equipped with all of ECCO’s performance technologies this shoe incorporates a stylish look for lady golfers of all types. This shoe is also equipped with Fast Twist, ensuring a rapid and efficient removal and application of cleats.

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO has been named “Official Footwear Supplier” to the 2007 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and will outfit the many international entertainment, sports and business celebrity participants in classic and contemporary styles from the company’s new 2007 golf collection.

As part of this agreement with the Pebble Beach Company, ECCO will also showcase its extensive line of men’s and women’s luxury golf shoes at the on-site product pavilion, and be featured on the tournament’s website and in the official event programme.

“We’re very excited about our on-going relationship with The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am,” says Per Aagren, Head of Global Sales, ECCO Golf. “This is one of the premier events on the PGA Tour, capturing the attention of golfers and celebrity-watchers worldwide.”

In addition to the full field of PGA Tour stars – such as ECCO staff players Fred Couples and Aaron Baddeley – competing in the event, likely celebrity participants include Justin Timberlake, Bill Murray, Tom Brady, Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Donald Trump, George Lopez, Ray Romano, Dennis Quaid, Kenny G., Andy Garcia and Carson Daly.

ECCO golf shoes are also worn in competition by international Tour stars Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Juli Inkster, Iben Tinning, Thongchai Jaidee, Meena Lee, Sophie Gustafson, Anna Rawson and others.

To view ECCO’s collection, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 
 
For more information please contact:  Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

Pushing the envelope is part of ECCO’s DNA and the latest leap forward is the new Men’s C-Force, named for its innovative use of carbon – the lightest, strongest and most durable material found in any golf shoe. These sport-infused designs mark a revolutionary advance in footwear technology.

Built specifically for the athletically-aggressive modern game, the C-Force is the first shoe to incorporate a unique Carbon Force Plate (CFP) through ECCO’S direct-injection process. C-Force replaces the traditional shank piece to bring a player’s base closer to the ground. The completely new outsole design creates an ideal local point contact and traction to enhance balance, help generate power and provide the necessary support to create the ultimate swing platform. To further stability, C-Force employs an integrated Heel Support System with an internal swing stabiliser and 3-D direct injected PU wrap. Al this technology is set on a triple density outsole fabricated with carbon, PU and TPU that is beyond state-of-the-art. The net benefit of C-Force is literally more force. It’s extremely stable platform allows golfers to generate maximum torque and drive forcefully through a shot during a swing’s “power move.” The C-Force is available in both Gore-Tex and Hydromax

C-Force GTX is available in three distinctive colour options; White/Royal and White/Orange with a suggested retail price of £150.

C-Force Hydromax is available in two colour options; White/Royal, White/Orange and Black/Titanium with a suggested retail price of £135.

ECCO men’s golf collection is endorsed by international Tour stars Colin Montgomerie, Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, Thomas Bjorn, Steven Jeppesen, John Bickerton, Thongchai Jaidee and others.

To find out more about ECCO, please visit www.eccogolf.com

For further information please contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS 
01438 718399
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Luxury Market Leader Offers Distinct New Designs and Game-Enhancing Technologies

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO introduces its Spring/Summer 2008 men’s golf collection featuring unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the revolutionary C-Force series – the game’s first shoe to incorporate a Carbon Force Plate (CFP) through the brand’s unique direct-injection technology.

Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.

“The 2008 men’s golf collection marks the continued evolution of ECCO as a company that consistently strives for new ways to help discerning golfers perform their best,” says Per Aagren, Head of Global Sales, ECCO Golf. “Feedback from legendary Tour pros like Fred Couples and Colin Montgomerie and our technical superiority has led to a variety of exciting new designs. These are embodied in the new C-Force series which replaces the traditional shank piece to enhance balance and support while helping players drive forcefully through each shot.”

In addition to Couples and Montgomerie, the ECCO men’s golf collection is endorsed by international Tour stars Aaron Baddeley, Thomas Bjorn, Steven Jeppesen, John Bickerton, Thongchai Jaidee and others.

Featuring a wide variety of new designs alongside several returning favourites there are many highlights to be found within the ECCO’s 2008 Collection.

Men’s 2008 Collection

C-Force GTX

• Colours: Black/Titanium, White/Royal, White/Orange
• Description: A revolutionary advance in golf shoe technology, C-Force incorporates a unique Carbon Force Plate through ECCO’s direct-injection technology, replacing the traditional shank piece to bring a player’s base closer to the ground. This enhances focal-point contact and traction during all phases of the swing. A Gore-Tex membrane guarantees complete and breathable waterproof comfort.

C-Force Hydromax

• Colours: White/Royal, White/Orange, White/Black, Black/Black
• Description:  Built specifically for the athletically-aggressive modern game, C-Force employs an Integrated Heel Support System with an internal swing stabilizer and 3-D direct-injected PU wrap. ECCO’s unique Hydromax leather provides unequaled non-Gore-Tex weather resistance.

Renowned for the quality, comfort and innovation that goes into all of its footwear, Danish shoe manufacturer ECCO has launched a new and improved Casual Cool GTX line of golf shoes to its 2008 collection.

Inspired by street fashion and boasting golf's most notably modern styling, the Casual Cool GTX is ideal for players who want to turn heads with their shoes as well as their game.

Unsurprisingly the Casual Cool GTX, will, therefore be sported on the fairways by the charismatic, stylish and supremely talented Australian Aaaron Baddeley throughout the forthcoming season.

Featuring striking color combinations and all the proven benefits of advanced ECCO technologies, including a breathable Gore-Tex membrane guaranteeing ultimate comfort and performance, the new Casual Cool GTX is available in two colour options: White/Black/Orange for the most stylish of players, plus a more conservative Black/Titanium/Black.

Available in sizes 39 - 47 the Casual Cool GTX has a recommended retail price of £120.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com

For more information contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS
+44 (0)1438 718399

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Renowned for the athletic looks and dynamic styling that goes into its Casual line of golf shoes, Danish shoe manufacturer ECCO has announced the launch of its new and improved Casual Cool Ribbon golf shoe.

An integral part of ECCO’s Casual Cool line that also includes Gore-Tex and Hydromax models, this contemporary and distinctive shoe takes its inspiration from street fashion and boasts a unique; sporty look all of its own.

The Casual Cool will undoubtedly be a popular choice amongst trendier golfers, keen to make an impression on the course this season, much like the stylish and supremely ECCO staff player Aaaron Baddeley who will be wearing the Casual Cool line throughout the forthcoming season.

Featuring striking color combinations and all the proven benefits of advanced ECCO technologies, including a guarantee of  ultimate comfort and performance, the new Casual Cool Ribbon  is available in three colour combinations: White/ Orange and Black/White/Brick  for the more players, and a more conservative Espresso/Safari/Espresso.

Available in sizes 40 - 47 the Casual Cool Ribbon has a recommended retail price of £90.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com

For more information contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS
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Renowned worldwide for the quality, comfort, design and innovation that goes into all of its footwear, Danish shoe manufacturer ECCO is delighted to announce the launch of the brand new Casual Cool Velcro Hydromax line of golf shoes for 2008.

Inspired by high-street fashion the Casual Cool Velcro Hydromax has been constructed from a combination of ultra-soft leather uppers that create a distressed, vintage look that has become so popular these days.  A step way from the norm, Velcro straps create a shoe that is not only cutting edge but also functional.  A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry ensures unrivalled durability, comfort and shock absorption, whilst Hydromax™ treatment ensures maximum water resistance.

As part of ECCO’s Casual Cool range of golf shoes, this distinctive and fashionable shoe will be modeled on the fairways this season by the supremely talented Australian Aaaron Baddeley.

The Casual Cool Velcro Hydromax is available in two colour options, Black and Stone.

Available in sizes 39 - 47 the Casual Cool Velcro Hydromax has a recommended retail price of £ 100.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com

For more information contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS
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Renowned for the quality, comfort and innovation that goes into all of its footwear, Danish shoe manufacturer ECCO is delighted to announce the launch   of its 2008 New Classic Saddle GTX line of golf shoes.

The timeless and modern styling of the New Classic Saddle GTX will be seen around the world in 2008 as it will be worn by renowned ECCO staff players Colin Montgomerie, Stuart Appleby, Thomas Bjorn, John Bickerton and Thongchai Jaidee.

This classic looking, high performance golf shoe is completely waterproof via its use of premium Gore-Tex technology, making it the perfect choice for all playing conditions. This shoe also combines high-grade leather uppers sourced direct from ECCO’s own tanneries and a full battery of state-of-the-art ECCO comfort and performance technologies. A Leather Comfort Fibre System inlay sole with shock-absorbing PU provides superior walking comfort and climate control that ECCO has become renowned forb.

Available in five stylish combinations including; White/Black/Silver, Coffee/Coffee, Black/Black, White/White and White/Sand, this elegant shoe is available in sizes 39 – 50 with a recommended retail price of £130.

For further information on ECCO please visit www.eccogolf.com
 
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Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that Sophie Gustafson has captured the 2007 Ladies European Tour Order of Merit title, making her the third ECCO staff player in three years to receive this distinction, following Laura Davies in 2006 and Iben Tinning in 2005.

Competing all season in the brand’s distinctive Sport Tempo and Sport Tempo Hydromax golf shoes, the 34-year-old Swede earned the award by winning more than €220,000 despite playing in only seven LET events while splitting time between Europe and the LPGA Tour. Highlights of her stellar season included a victory at the Ladies Scottish Open and four other top-10s, including runner-up finishes at the Scandinavian TPC, UNIQA Ladies Golf Open and Madrid Ladies Masters. She also competed as a member of the European Solheim Cup squad for the sixth time.

Since turning pro in 1992, Gustafson has won more than 20 tournaments worldwide – including four LPGA Tour titles – and was previously Europe’s No. 1 in 2000 and 2003.

“It’s been a good season in Europe and it’s been a good season in the States as well. I’m quite happy. Winning is always good; that’s why I work so hard,” said Gustafson. “It feels really good. Three money list titles is definitely special.”

“Sophie has had a tremendous year and has been a wonderful ambassador for the brand,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “She’s in great position for another strong campaign in 2008 and we’re excited by the prospects of continued success for her and our other staff players.”

In addition to Gustafson, ECCO is preferred by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Aaron Baddeley, Thomas Bjorn, Thongchai Jaidee, Steven Jeppesen and John Bickerton, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Pat Hurst, Sophie Gustafson, Laura Davies, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Linda Wessberg, Wendy Ward and others.

ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2008 golf collection features unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive C-Force Hydromax for men – the first-ever golf shoe to incorporate a Carbon Force Plate to provide unequaled lightness, flexibility, strength and durability. For women, the new ACE series offers a unique system of interlocking Truss Support Elements that creates the most advanced swing platform in the women’s game.

Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.

Golf fashion is running wild, as Hollywood stars fashion freaks, and style icons conquer the Green. For Spring / Summer 2006, ECCO introduces the coolest cat among them all: ECCO Men’s New Casual Cool golf shoe - it has all the looks and superior skills.

“So cool”, is the instant reaction from everyone, who sets eyes on the ECCO Men’s New Casual Cool golf shoe. It has an unbelievable new look and is a strong reflection of street fashion, going with the growing trend of funky fashion on the course.

“It is a unique new golf shoe with phenomenal technical skills and all of the renowned ECCO Golf comfort, which makes ECCO the selected golf brand among many of the best golfers around the world. The Men’s New Casual Cool also has a totally fresh sneaker look, which has never been seen before in the golf world,” says Per Aagren, Manager of ECCO’s Golf Division.

Technological features count, and the water repellent yet breathable uppers in leather, nubuck with textile lining transport moisture away from the feet to keep them fresh. ECCO’s Swing Stabilizer increases balance during the swing while the direct injected PU midsole serves as the world’s best shock absorber, the TPU outsole grants durability and stability,– together ensuring a golf shoe that grants performance and comfort right out of the box.

ECCO golf shoes are praised by Tour and everyday players for their innovative styling and unprecedented attention to detail and comfort. ECCO Men’s New Casual Cool is a hot addition to an already exciting new line. It is offered in the latest street fashion colour combinations: Orange/Royal, Brick/White, Black/Ice White, Espresso/Safari, or White/Black.

Specialist Danish shoe maker ECCO is delighted to announce the victory of ECCO staff player Cecilia Ekelundh at the recent BBC Radio Kent Ladies’ English Open held at Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent, England.

Wearing the Casual Swing GTX golf shoes and the ECCO logo on her headwear the 28 year old Swede claimed her third title on the Ladies European Tour with a four round total of 6 under par and a one shot victory over Germany’s Martina Eberl. Ekelundh began the final day tied for the lead and after 13 straight pars she calmly reeled off birdies at holes 14, 16 and to 17 to seal an impressive victory.

Cecilia was joined on the leaderboard by fellow ECCO staff players Asa Gottmo (T12), Ludivine Kreutz (T18) and Linda Wessberg (T18)

 “Cecilia played smart all week, staying calm in the final round’s close battle for victory,” said Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “She has played extremely well the past two years and is in strong position heading into next year’s Solheim Cup.”

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 
 
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This year’s ECCO Golf Day saw Colin Montgomerie entertain guests at the stunning Buckinghamshire Golf Club with a demonstration of his ball striking skills, before venturing out onto the course with each of the invited teams in the afternoon.

Montgomerie is one of a stable of top golfers that represent the ECCO brand around the world, other include Thomas Bjorn, Fred Couples, Arran Baddely & Iben Tinning.

The day at The Buckinghamshire also provided ECCO with a great opportunity to introduce the new range of golf and street shoes for 2007 to their key customers and the press.

Rita Livesey, Brand Marketing Manager of ECCO shoes UK, commenting on the event said “It is great to bring all our retailers together and demonstrate our new product for 07 in such beautiful surroundings. Colin is a wonderful ambassador for our brand and makes the whole day a fantastic experience for everyone who attends”.

For further information please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with international Tour star Thomas Bjorn.

Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Bjorn will wear ECCO golf shoes exclusively during all on-course activities, appear at ECCO functions and participate in product development. The 35-year-old Dane will also wear the ECCO logo on the collar of his golf shirt.

“ECCO makes the world’s most comfortable golf shoes,” says Bjorn. “They help me perform my best in all conditions.”

Currently No. 23 on the Official World Golf Rankings, Bjorn has registered nine PGA European Tour victories in his outstanding career, most recently capturing the 2006 Irish Open. He is a three-time major championship runner-up and has competed on two European Ryder Cup squads.

“Thomas is the greatest player in Danish history and has been a superb brand ambassador since we first began in golf in 2001,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “We’re very excited about continuing this relationship for years to come.”

Highlighting the keen attention to fashion, form and function that has distinguished ECCO for more than 40 years, the 2006 ECCO golf collection features numerous new styles for men and women, including several fully waterproof Gore-Tex® options. Each model features water- and weather-resistant leather, distinctive comfort and cushion features, and is made using a direct-injection process unique in the field of golf footwear.

Preferred by the world’s most discerning players, ECCO are worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Aaron Baddeley, Juli Inkster, Iben Tinning, Sophie Gustafson, Thongchai Jaidee, Meena Lee, Candie Kung and Anna Rawson, among others. ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the European Solheim Cup team.
 
For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com.

ix of Top-10 Players Enjoy ECCO Comfort, Performance Advantages

As of May 2006 Golf Marketing Services have been appointed to handle the PR, marketing and advertising for the UK golf division of ecco, one of the worlds leading shoe companies.

ecco is an multinational organisation with over 40 years of experience in shoe manufacturing, and achieved global sales of 12.7 million pairs of shoes in 2005. 

Affable Englishman Rockets Up World Golf Rankings

Renowned Danish Shoemaker ECCO announces that John Bickerton wore its popular New Casual Saddle GTX model golf shoes and displayed the company logo on both his hat and shirt collar while capturing the French Open this past weekend in Saint Quentin, France.

The 36-year-old veteran posted a final round score of two-under-par 69 to beat Padraig Harrington by one stroke and claim his second European Tour victory. In addition to winning more than €666,000 – the largest payday of his career – the affable Englishman climbed 100 places to 89th on the official World Golf Rankings.

"I've been out here a long time and it's nice to put some icing on the cake," Bickerton said. “I need to go home tonight and reflect on this win with a couple of large beers, or even three or four.”

By capturing one of Europe’s most prestigious tournament titles, Bickerton moved to fifth on European Tour Order of Merit with more than €1 million in earnings this season. He also stands No. 10 on the Ryder Cup points list. Bickerton’s previous best season was in 2002, when he captured more than €700,000 and placed No. 29 on the European Tour Order of Merit.

“John has really found his form in recent months,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager for ECCO Golf. “He obviously gained a lot of confidence when he won his first tournament last fall. To move from 230th in the world at the start of the year to No. 89 is an outstanding accomplishment.”

Highlighting the keen attention to fashion, form and function that has distinguished ECCO for more than 40 years, the 2006 ECCO golf collection features numerous new styles for men and women, including several fully waterproof Gore-Tex® options. Each model features water- and weather-resistant leather, distinctive comfort and cushion features, and is made using a direct-injection process unique in the field of golf footwear.

ECCO are preferred by the world’s most discerning players, including international Tour stars Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Aaron Baddeley, Juli Inkster, Iben Tinning, Sophie Gustafson, Anna Rawson and Thongchai Jaidee. ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the European Solheim Cup team.
 
For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Stirring Comeback Yields Ninth PGA European Tour Title

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that Thomas Björn wore its exclusive World Class Collection golf shoes while capturing the Irish Open at Carton House Golf Club this past weekend.

Björn brought home the ninth PGA European Tour title of his outstanding career with a five-under-par total of 283. Excelling despite inclement conditions, the 35-year-old Dane notched birdies on the last two holes of a rain-delayed final round to complete one of the most outstanding comebacks in European Tour history. An opening 78 left him nine strokes off the lead, but tenacious rounds of 66, 67 and 72 carried him to victory.

“Today it was a case of last man standing but I hit a wonderful putt on the 17th and that opened everything up again for me,” said Björn.

Alluding to the Ryder Cup, which will be held at the K Club later this year, he added, “I want to be part of something in this country in September and felt I needed to win early to give myself a chance.”

The win moves Björn from 19th to fourth on The European Tour Order of Merit, and into 10th position on the Ryder Cup European points list. The €366,660 first prize also brings his Official European Tour career earnings to more than €11 million, making him only the eighth player in history to surpass that barrier.

“Thomas continues to strive toward locking up a Ryder Cup spot by excelling in competitions around the world,” noted Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Given the special relationship he has with ECCO, we’re very proud of his performance.”

Highlighting the keen attention to fashion, form and function that has distinguished ECCO for more than 40 years, the 2006 ECCO golf collection features numerous new styles for men and women, including several fully waterproof Gore-Tex® options. Each model features water- and weather-resistant leather, distinctive comfort and cushion features, and is made using a direct-injection process unique in the field of golf footwear.

ECCO are preferred by the world’s most discerning players, including international Tour stars Colin Montgomerie, Aaron Baddeley, Juli Inkster, Iben Tinning, Sophie Gustafson and Thongchai Jaidee. ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the European Solheim Cup team.
 
For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the addition of Anna Rawson to its roster of international Tour stars that prefer the comfort, performance and fashion benefits of ECCO golf shoes.

As part of this agreement, Rawson, a Ladies European Tour member who was named the “sexiest pro golfer in the world” by GolfPunk magazine, will display the ECCO logo on the side of her hat and wear ECCO golf shoes during all on-course activities.

“Looking great is essential to feeling great and playing my best,” says Rawson. “ECCO has the most dynamic styling and is a perfect fit with my look, personality and game.”

A native of Australia, Rawson, 24, turned professional in 2004 after a distinguished amateur career. She was a member of the 2003 NCAA national champion women’s golf team at the University of Southern California and was later named captain. She was also a member of the 1999 Australian National Squad and a two-time Australian Amateur Champion medalist.

Rawson is currently in her first season on the LET after spending 2005 as a member of the LPGA Futures Tour, where she made 15 cuts in 17 appearances, including two top-10s.

In addition to her golf career, Rawson, who is 5’10” with blond hair and green eyes, works as a fashion model. At age 16, she was a finalist in the Australian Dolly magazine cover contest. She has appeared numerous times on the catwalk, in print ads and on television.

“We’re thrilled to have Anna join our roster of staff players,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “She draws a lot of attention for her looks, but has tremendous on-the-course potential as well.”

Highlighting the keen attention to fashion, form and function that has distinguished ECCO for more than 40 years, the 2006 ECCO golf collection features numerous new styles for men and women, including several fully waterproof Gore-Tex® options. Each model includes distinctive weather-resistant, comfort and cushion features, and is made using a direct-injection process unique in the field of golf footwear.

ECCO are preferred by the world’s most discerning players, including international Tour stars Colin Montgomerie, Juli Inkster, Thomas Bjorn, Iben Tinning, Aaron Baddeley, Sophie Gustafson, Meena Lee and Thongchai Jaidee. The company is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the European Solheim Cup team.
 
For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Unequaled Performance, Comfort and Style in Eye-Catching New Designs

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO introduces its Spring/Summer 2007 UK collection of classic and causal model men’s golf shoes featuring three completely new styles alongside six returning favourites.

Highlighting the unprecedented attention to detail that has distinguished ECCO for more than 40 years, the diverse new collection brings cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort together with innovative designs to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing. 

Superior performance is built-in via a network of performance technologies that includes:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments to provide superb water-resistance
• A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
• Internal stabiliser that reduces torque and provides a stable swing platform
• Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System that ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
• Advanced grip systems including Eclipse cleat with Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleat with Q-Lok insert system and molded traction bars

“Our 2007 men’s golf collection is designed to appeal to the most discerning golfers,” says Per Aagren, Head of Global Sales, ECCO Golf. “Unique product development and manufacturing processes allow us to create the world’s best-performing golf shoes in styles that are preferred by Tour pros throughout the world, including golf legends like Fred Couples and Colin Montgomerie.”

In addition to Couples and Montgomerie, the ECCO men’s golf collection is endorsed by international Tour stars Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley and Thongchai Jaidee, among others.

New introductions for 2007 include:

Casual Cool Ribbon: The newest update of the extremely popular Casual Cool series, this daring style features a series of colour-matched textile straps that interlock with the lace system to provide an enhanced instep fit. Designed to appeal to golfers seeking a less formal look, this shoe is made of high-grade ECCO Lexi leather with a soft, natural, tumbled texture for a “distressed” look and available in white/baja blue, espresso/safari and titanium/titanium/orange colour combinations.

Flexor GTX: Built atop a completely new ECCO outsole featuring two-coloured Stinger cleats with the Q-Lok insert system for ideal traction, this striking performance shoe is completely waterproof via premium Gore-Tex technology, making it ideal for all playing conditions. Available in black/black, white/cognac/cognac, white/black/black colour combinations, it features crossing bands of patterned ECCO Lizzard and Croco leathers atop smooth Manhattan leather for a smart-yet-natural look and feel.

Flexor Hydromax: A smooth ECCO Manhattan leather base offset by patterned Lizzard leathers running from toe to tongue and along each side combine to create a sharp aesthetic that appeals to golfers of all ages and abilities. ECCO’s exclusive Hydromax treatment provides the ultimate in non-Gore-Tex water and perspiration resistance while a two-component leather and microfibre top layer inlay sole on 3mm comfort fibre foam provides extra-soft cushion in the heel area. Available in white/silvere/black, black/black and coffee/coffee colour combinations and featuring a hard-wearing TPU outsole with multi -colored TPU foil inserts.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

For more information or to receive ECCO Shoes for editorial purposes please contact:
Phil Craghill at phil@gmsgolf.co.uk

Unequaled Performance, Comfort and Style in Striking New Designs

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO introduces its Spring/Summer 2007 UK collection of classic, causal, sport and spikeless model women’s golf shoes featuring six completely new styles alongside four returning favourites.

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing, the eclectic new collection offers something for discerning golfers of all abilities. Superior performance is built-in via the unprecedented attention to detail that has distinguished ECCO for more than 40 years.

The network of performance technologies includes:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments to provide superb water-resistance
• A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
• Internal stabiliser that reduces torque and provides a stable swing platform
• Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System that ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
• Advanced grip systems including Eclipse cleat with Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleat with Q-Lok insert system and molded traction bars

“With new styles, technologies, leathers and colours, this collection marks the further evolution of ECCO as the premier luxury golf shoe brand,” says Per Aagren, Head of Global Sales, ECCO Golf. “Our expanding sales, growing Tour staff and excellent reputation have us positioned for even greater growth in 2007 and beyond.”

The ECCO women’s golf collection is endorsed by international Tour stars Juli Inkster, Iben Tinning, Sophie Gustafson, Meena Lee, Candie Kung and Anna Rawson, among others. ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.

New introductions include:

Casual Pitch GTX: Constructed atop a completely new ECCO outsole, this fully-waterproof shoe incorporates premium Gore-Tex XCR technology making it ideal for all playing conditions. The Casual Pitch GTX is available in a striking black/white/brick combination with a colour-matched TPU outsole that provides top-to-bottom fashion coordination. A two-component leather and microfibre top layer inlay sole on 3mm comfort fibre foam provides extra-soft cushion in the heel area.

Casual Pitch Hydromax: Combining smooth Luxe and patterned Lizzard leathers for an elegant finish, this fetching new style is available in the season’s most appealing fashion colour combinations – including white/light rose, white/orange and white/ice white. ECCO’s exclusive Hydromax treatment provides the ultimate in non-Gore-Tex water resistance. The completely new outsole combines with two-colored stinger cleats featuring the Q-Lok insert system for ideal traction throughout all phases of the swing.

Casual Pitch Argyle: Sure to be among the season’s most talked-about new shoes, this feminine design features an argyle print in high-grade Lizzard leather with a smooth Luxe leather base. Marking the convergence of off-course fashion sensibility and on-course performance, it is available in striking three-colour combos, including light rose/white/purple, delphin/white/blue, ice white/white/bison and black/silver/gold.

Sport Tempo Hydromax: This updated version of the popular Sport Tempo series features ECCO’s exclusive Hydromax treatment for the ultimate in non-Gore-Tex water resistance. The sporty design features multiple bands of colourful, high-grade leather wrapped around the shoe’s front, middle and rear. Available in black/white, peppermint/white and ice white/black with a 3-D, colour-matched outsole. 

Sport Tempo GTX: This high-performance, fully-waterproof Gore-Tex model features super-soft, shock-absorbing PU for ultimate comfort and protection. Combining smooth Luxe and Lizzard printed leathers in a stylish package, the Sport Tempo GTX is available in the catching feminine colour combinations white/light rose/marsh and white/ice white/safari.

Spikeless Activa: The latest addition to the extremely popular spikeless line, this shoe takes golfers from the course to the clubhouse. A clear outsole colour-matched to smooth Luxe leather uppers features numerous, pre-molded traction bars for excellent grip, superb durability and lightweight comfort. Tonal colour combinations include white/ice white/safari and white/peppermint/apple.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

For more information or to receive ECCO Shoes for editorial purposes please contact:
Phil Craghill at phil@gmsgolf.co.uk

Move over and make space – a new type of woman golfer is born and she does not accept tradition or rules. She plays a mean game of golf and dresses radically. The world is welcoming  ECCO´s new sensational woman´s Sport Dynasty.

ECCO Women’s Sport Tempo is a new golf shoe that is big on power, performance and design. This latest addition to the Spring / Summer 2006 collection has a cool sneaker profile and allows you to hit the green and swing into action with style.

“ECCO Women’s Sport Tempo is based on our experience, which clearly illustrates that women want golf shoes that align with up-to-the-minute fashion,” Per Aagren, Manager of ECCO’s Golf Division.

Inspired by street fashion, ECCO Women’s Sport Tempo catches the eye with a casual sneaker like design in a wide range of bright and funky shades, such as mint green, purple, orange and pink. In addition, these shoes have matching sole colours in the popular colours of the uppers.

ECCO Women’s Sport Tempo features a super soft shock-absorbing PU –injected midsole, as well as a leather and microfibre insole with PU and a shock-point, all designed to support your body and ensure superior comfort and balance. The lining is made with a Gore-Tex® membrane that guarantees a waterproof inner climate and dry feet all the way to the 18th green.

The result is smart and colourful golf shoes that have great attention to detail, comfort and fit. It is footwear with know-how – it exceeds technical golfing requirements, reflects the modern design standards of the green and exudes charisma.

ECCO golf shoes are praised by Tour and everyday players for their innovative styling and unprecedented attention to detail and comfort. ECCO Women’s Sport Tempo is a unique addition to an already exciting new line.  By exceeding the technical requirements of golf footwear and reflecting modern design trends, the new breed of ECCO will surely lead the way to the 18th.

ECCO Men’s World Class is title winning golf footwear. World Class is a golf shoe with a sharp international profile that has high visibility on fairways around the world and has established itself as the firm favourite among the putting connoisseurs. It is a unique combination of classic style with ECCO’s signature state-of-the-art engineering and remains a member of the Spring / Summer 2006 Collection.

“ECCO’s primary goal is to bring the game to an even higher level. Our ambition is to keep manufacturing the best golf shoes on the market. Men’s World Class is ECCO’s flagship golf shoe and it underlines our superiority in comfort and our ability to address any challenge,” says Per Aagren, Manager of ECCO’s Golf Division.

Men’s World Class made its debut as the ultimate golf shoe in 2003, and has since more than proved itself to the golf community in terms of superior comfort, performance and durability. It delivers the best in modern luxurious style. And since its launch, it has undergone continual ECCO improvement to ensure that it performs well ‘under par’, even on the toughest of golfing terrain.

Further performance enhancement of Men’s World Class comes courtesy of the revolutionary PU engineering, for which ECCO is the world’s leading authority. ECCO uses direct injection of PU into the leather sole (both midsole and heel). This process, unique to ECCO in the Golf industry ensures an unrivalled ability to absorb and displace shock while providing extreme durability. This construction method combined with a Top Dry™ Gore-Tex® membrane, makes World Class totally waterproof and allows the feet to breathe and stay fresh all the way to the 18th green.

Also benefiting from ECCO’s trademark ergonomic expertise, Men’s World Class golf shoes are engineered to provide maximum stability, comfort and optimum balance while on the green – leaving male golfers to concentrate on increasing their golf handicap.

ECCO golf shoes are endorsed by international Tour Stars Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley and Thongchai Jaidee, and praised for their innovative styling and unprecedented attention to detail and comfort.

Golfers who want to treat themselves this autumn need look no further than purchasing a pair of ECCO World Class Golf Shoes.

The World Class is the shoe worn by Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn and a host of other Tour professionals and has been a huge favourite with discerning amateur golfers ever since it was launched in 2003.

ECCO’s World Class shoes have undergone continual improvements since they were launched to a receptive market three years ago and now offer a unique combination of comfort, performance, stability and durability in all sorts of weather conditions.

The World Class shoe features a stylish leather upper which comes in three colour combinations (black, white and white/black). Its leather sole is injected with PU to provide extreme durability and ensure an unrivalled ability to absorb shock while the shoe’s Top Dry™ Gore-Tex® membrane makes the World Class totally waterproof and allows your feet to breathe and stay fresh all the way to the 18th green.

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with international Tour star Carin Koch.

Under terms of the agreement, Koch will continue to exclusively wear ECCO golf shoes during all on-course activities and display the brand’s logo on the collar of her golf shirt. The 36-year-old Swede will also appear at company functions and be a focus of the 2008 ECCO golf global advertising and marketing campaign.

One of the game’s most recognized faces, Koch is widely admired for her powerful combination of skill, beauty, grace and personality. The mother of two was recently named one of the world’s “Sexiest Women Golfers” by GOLF.com.

A four-time member of the European Solheim Cup team, Koch’s stellar 15-year professional career has included two wins each on the Ladies European and LPGA Tours, most recently the 2005 Corona Morelia Open. Koch’s 2007 season was highlighted by top-10s at the HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship and Michelob Ultra Open.

“Carin has been a tremendous spokesperson for the brand since joining our roster of staff players and we’re happy to continue the relationship,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Her charisma, talent and keen fashion sense are a perfect fit with the ECCO brand and, as such, she’ll be a ‘face’ of the new ACE series marketing campaign in 2008.”

In addition to Koch, ECCO is preferred by international Tour stars Juli Inkster, Linda Wessberg, Sophie Gustafson, Laura Davies, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Pat Hurst, Wendy Ward and others.

ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2008 women’s golf collection features unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive ACE series which offers a unique system of interlocking Truss Support Elements that creates the game’s most advanced swing platform.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 
 
For more information please contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk
+44 (0)1438 718399

For 2008, specialist Danish shoe maker ECCO has quite simply created its most dynamic and contemporary golf collection to date. Renowned for more than 40 years for its constant innovation, unprecedented attention to detail and ability to mix the latest fashions trends and performance technologies together, ECCO have fashioned a range of golf shoes that sets new standards for comfort and function in the game of golf.

In a sport that requires extended periods of walking, highly coordinated movement and extraordinary focus, the virtues of ECCO technology are especially advantageous. That’s why such world-renowned golfers as Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, Carin Koch and Julie Inkster amongst others rely on ECCO.

“The 2008 Collection is the most impressive and technologically advanced range of golf shoes ever designed by ECCO, commented Per Aagren, Head of Global Sales, ECCO Golf. Despite the outstanding success of our footwear in recent years, we are always seeking ways to improve, and we have done that for 2008 by extending our range and adding such innovative new designs as the Men’s C-Force and Women’s Ace, two shoes that fuse the latest fashion designs with innovation never previously seen.”

Featuring a wide variety of new designs alongside several returning favourites there are many highlights to be found within the ECCO’s 2008 Collection.

Men’s 2008 Collection

C Force

Raising the bar has always been a part of ECCO’s DNA. The latest leap forward is C-Force. Named for its innovative use of carbon – the lightest, strongest and most durable material found in any golf shoe – these sport-infused designs mark a revolutionary advance in footwear technology. Built specifically for the athletically-aggressive modern game, the C-Force is the first shoe to incorporate a unique Carbon Force Plate (CFP) through ECCO’S direct-injection process.

C-Force replaces the traditional shank piece to bring a player’s base closer to the ground. The completely new outsole design creates an ideal local point contact and traction to enhance balance, help generate power and provide the necessary support to create the ultimate swing platform. To further stability, C-Force employs an integrated Heel Support System with an internal swing stabiliser and 3-D direct injected PU wrap. Al this technology is set on a triple density outsole fabricated with carbon, PU and TPU that is beyond state-of-the-art. The net benefit of C-Force is literally more force. It’s extremely stable platform allows golfers to generate maximum torque and drive forcefully through the impact. The C-Force is available in both Gore-Tex and Hydromax with a variety of colour options:

C-Force Gore-Tex is available in White/Royal, White/Orange and Black/Titanium with an RRP of £150.

C-Force Hydromax is available in White/Royal, White/Orange, Black/Black and White/Black with an RRP of £135.

Casual Cool

Men’s Casual Cool once again features daring designs and materials unheard of in golf with leathers giving that soft, natural and ’distressed’ look. Again, this season the styles will appeal to golfers seeking that less formal look but still wanting a golf shoe that performs outstandingly.

There are four distinctive designs that make up the Men’s New Casual Cool Range, all available in a variety of colour options:

Casual Cool Ribbon is available in Black/White/Brick, White/Orange and Espresso/Safari/Espresso with an RRP of £90.

Casual Cool Hydromax is available in Brick/Ice White, White/Black, Brick/White and White/Espresso/Sand with an RRP of £100.

Casual Cool Velcro Hydromax is available in Black and Stone with an RRP of £100.

Casual Cool Gore-Tex is available in White/Black/Orange and Black/Titanium/Black with an RRP of £120.

New Classic GTX

Due to its overwhelming popularity across a broad spectrum of golfers the Men's New Classic GTX returns for 2008 with an extended range of colour options. High-grade leather uppers combine with a full battery of state-of-the-art ECCO comfort and performance technologies in this classically-styled shoe. Outsole engineering with enhanced lateral torque improves stability through the full range of the golf swing while a fully waterproof Gore-Tex membrane ensures dryness.

This Classic golfers shoe is available in Black/Black, Coffee/Coffee, White/Black/Silver, White/Sand and White/White with an RRP of £130.

Leading Danish shoe manufacturer, ECCO has recently reconfirmed its commitment to further strengthening its position at the top of the golf shoe market with the appointment of a new UK Marketing Team.

To meet the needs of an ever expanding business, ECCO has appointed David Learmonth as Head of Marketing, Ben Hornett as Retail Marketing Manager & Laura Howard as Marketing Coordinator.

Learmonth has more than 20 years experience within brand and sports marketing, having previously worked for market-leading brands such as adidas, TaylorMade and in recent years Puma where he was UK & Ireland Marketing Director. At ECCO he will be responsible for re-positioning the ECCO brand across all of its product categories and further integrating golf into the overall brand portfolio.

Commenting on his appointment Learmonth said,  “ECCO Golf is now the shoe of choice for many of the world's best players, as a result our business is at an exciting stage in it's market development - there could be no better time to join the brand and we look forward to developing great communication stories in 2008 and beyond"

Hornett, who also worked at PUMA, where he spearheaded the brand’s successful launch into the golf market in 2006, has extensive sales and marketing experience across a number of high profile consumer brands.

Completing the team, Howard, a graduate in Professional media photography will be responsible for coordinating all of ECCO’s retail and sales support materials.

“The appointment of our new marketing team marks an exciting time for ECCO - to have such an experienced marketer as David, who has a career long success in delivering sales growth and business development within highly competitive markets is clearly going to be an asset to our company,” commented ECCO UK's Managing Director, David Sleigh.

ECCO 's golf collection is endorsed around the world by some of the games finest players including; Colin Montgomerie, Aaron Baddeley, Fred Couples, Thomas Bjorn, John Bickerton, Thongchai Jaidee,  Carin Koch, Sophie Gustafson,  Juli Inkster, Laura Davies and Anna Rawson amongst others.

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the addition of Carin Koch to its roster of international Tour stars who prefer the comfort, performance and fashion benefits of ECCO golf shoes.

As part of this agreement, Koch, a two-time winner on the LPGA Tour, will wear ECCO golf shoes in competition and appear in the company’s promotions and advertising.

“ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal combination of fashion and performance, which makes them perfect for my game,” says Koch. “Whatever the playing conditions and whichever outfit I choose to wear, ECCO has something that fits.”

A four-time member of the European Solheim Cup Team, Koch has recorded 49 top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour over the past 11 years. The 36-year-old Swede captured her first LPGA Tour title at the 2001 Corning Classic. She added a second tournament win at the Corono Morelia Championship in 2005.

A mother of two young boys, Koch is renowned for her beauty and fashion sense, the latter being a key to the success of her Carin K Collection clothing line.

“Carin’s high-profile in the U.S. and Europe make her an ideal addition to our roster of elite staff players,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Her on-course accomplishments and fashion sense are a great fit with the ECCO brand.”

Worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Juli Inkster, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Thongchai Jaidee, Meena Lee, Sophie Gustafson, Anna Rawson and others, ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies.

ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.

Danish shoemaker ECCO is please to announce the launch of its new online Digi-Brochure at www.eccogolf.co.uk .

Incorporating the latest technology, the new digi-brochure is a fully interactive version of ECCO’s Golf Shoe Catalogue. Visitors to the website will now be able to purchase any ECCO Golf Shoe from the current UK collection online and have them delivered direct to their door in 10 days.

ECCO is always looking at innovative and interactive ways in which to promote its range of golf shoes and the digi-brochure allows us to do this, and by replicating our strong creative style, from print to on-line, the synergy is complete, said Rita Livesey,” Brand Marketing Manager, ECCO Shoes UK. “We look forward to seeing the re-action to this new on-line approach.”

As well as its online shopping facility, the digi-brochure will also include all the latest ECCO information, videos, features and competitions. The website is currently running a competition to play in the  ECCO Golf Day at Marriott Hanbury Manor, during which you will have the opportunity to play a few holes with Ryder Cup legend, Colin Montgomerie.

Worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Juli Inkster, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Thongchai Jaidee, Meena Lee, Sophie Gustafson, Anna Rawson and others, ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies.

ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO has announced that it will continue to be the Official Footwear Supplier to David Leadbetter Golf Academies, Europe & Asia.

As part of the agreement, DLGA instructors will wear ECCO golf shoes at the relevant Academies, offsite at DLGA corporate events and during any instructional features.  Where possible DLGA will also stock and retail ECCO golf shoes in the Academies.

We are delighted to continue our association with such a professional   organisation as DLGA,” said Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Their Academies and Instructors provide fantastic exposure for the ECCO brand.”

David Leadbetter is recognized by many as the leading golf instructor in the World.  His teaching theories and methods have revolutionized the game and his influence on all levels of golf is unparalleled. Students of the Leadbetter philosophy have included Michelle Wie, Se Ri Pak, Ernie Els, Charles Howell III, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Nick Faldo, Nick Price, Michael Campbell, Justin Rose, Tom Watson, Greg Norman and many more.

"The David Leadbetter Golf Academy is proud to be sponsored by ECCO, a brand which stands for quality and performance and as such aligns perfectly with our own. We are delighted to continue this association moving forward,” said Michael Pask SVP, DLGA

Worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Juli Inkster, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Thongchai Jaidee, Carin Koch, Sophie Gustafson, Anna Rawson and others, ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies.

ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.

 For more information on David Leadbetter Golf Academies please visit www.leadbetter.com

To find out more about ECCO products, please visit www.eccogolf.com 

For more information please contact: Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO has announced that it will continue to be the Official Footwear Supplier to David Leadbetter Golf Academies, Europe & Asia.

As part of the agreement, DLGA instructors will wear ECCO golf shoes at the relevant Academies, offsite at DLGA corporate events and during any instructional features.  Where possible DLGA will also stock and retail ECCO golf shoes in the Academies.

We are delighted to continue our association with such a professional   organisation as DLGA,” said Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Their Academies and Instructors provide fantastic exposure for the ECCO brand.”

David Leadbetter is recognized by many as the leading golf instructor in the World.  His teaching theories and methods have revolutionized the game and his influence on all levels of golf is unparalleled. Students of the Leadbetter philosophy have included Michelle Wie, Se Ri Pak, Ernie Els, Charles Howell III, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Nick Faldo, Nick Price, Michael Campbell, Justin Rose, Tom Watson, Greg Norman and many more.

"The David Leadbetter Golf Academy is proud to be sponsored by ECCO, a brand which stands for quality and performance and as such aligns perfectly with our own. We are delighted to continue this association moving forward,” said Michael Pask SVP, DLGA

Worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Juli Inkster, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Thongchai Jaidee, Carin Koch, Sophie Gustafson, Anna Rawson and others, ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies.

ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.

 For more information on David Leadbetter Golf Academies please visit www.leadbetter.com

To find out more about ECCO products, please visit www.eccogolf.com 

For more information please contact: Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS  phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with international tour legend Colin Montgomerie.

Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Montgomerie will wear ECCO golf shoes exclusively during all on-course activities, appear at ECCO functions and participate in product development. The 46-year-old Scotsman will also wear the ECCO logo on the sleeve of his golf shirt.

“I’m thrilled to continue my association with one of the world’s most respected shoe companies,” says Montgomerie. “On-course comfort is a key component of playing your best and I’ve never been more comfortable than when I’m wearing ECCO golf shoes.”

Currently No. 18 on the Official World Golf Rankings, Montgomerie is one of the most successful players in the history of the European PGA Tour. He has registered more than 40 professional wins on five continents, most recently capturing the 2006 UBS Hong Kong Open. Also this year Montgomerie was selected to play in his eighth Ryder Cup, where his stellar performance helped the European team achieve their third straight victory.

“Colin remains one of the most elite golfers in the world and we are very proud to continue our relationship,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Having a player of Colin’s stature continue to wear our shoes speaks volumes about the quality of ECCO.”

ECCO golf shoes are worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Thongchai Jaidee, John Bickerton, Iben Tinning, Juli Inkster, Sophie Gustafson, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Cecilia Ekelundh and Anna Rawson, among others. ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual and sport models in a variety of new styles alongside several returning favourites.

ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies that includes:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments to provide superb water-resistance
• A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
• Internal stabiliser that reduces torque and provides a stable swing platform
• Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System that ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
• Advanced grip systems including Eclipse cleat with Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleat with Q-Lok insert system and molded traction bars

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

ECCO shoes is delighted to have enlisted European Tour stalwart Colin Montgomerie to promote its range of ECCO City Shoes during Spring 2007. As a current ECCO staff player, Monty has been enjoying the comfort and performance of the company’s golf shoes since March 2005. ECCO felt that therefore that there  was no better person to forge a relationship between ECCO’s Golf and ECCO’s City shoe collections.

To celebrate Monty’s step into the boardroom, look out for the charismatic Scot in your local shop windows, as ECCO is offering its customers the chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to this year’s US Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania. To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic once in a lifetime experience all you need to do is try on a pair of shoes from ECCO’s City Shoe Range and enter into the free prize draw.

The competition is open from early February until the mid March and will be running in their own ECCO Shops, as well as selected independents, including Jones Bootmaker and Charles Clinkard.

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO is delighted to announce that PGA Tour star Aaron Baddeley wore its exclusive World Class Collection golf shoes and displayed the company logo on the collar of his golf shirt while capturing the FBR Open this past weekend at the TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

The 26-year-old Australian notched dramatic birdies at the 15th, 16th and 17th holes to claim his second PGA Tour victory after last year’s Verizon Heritage. Baddeley’s pair of weekend 64s and 21-under-par four-round total was good enough for a one-stroke victory, bringing a $1.08 million prize and moving him to fourth on the FedExCup points list.

“I was definitely a lot calmer than when I won last years Verizon Heritage,” said Baddeley. “I had a lot more confidence probably because I had been there, but also that I was more comfortable in my golf swing from all the hard work I've been putting in.”

“Aaron is only 26 and having already won twice on the PGA Tour means he has to be considered near the top of a very elite group of young players,” said Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager for ECCO Golf. “He’s been a wonderful ECCO brand ambassador for years and we’re happy to see him achieving such great success.”

Known for his fashion flare and sterling short game, “Badds” was one of the most celebrated amateurs in history. He burst onto the international golf scene in 1999 by becoming the youngest player (17) ever to capture the Holden Australian Open. He has been a consistent performer since earning a spot on the PGA Tour via a 10th place finish on the 2002 Nationwide Tour.

To find out more about ECCO products, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

For more information please contact:  Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

+44 (0)1438 718399

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO has been named an “Official Partner” to the European Challenge Tour for 2007, thereby expanding its international sponsorship program that includes the Ladies European Tour, 2007 European Solheim Cup Team, ECCO Tour and elite professionals worldwide.

Under the terms of this agreement, ECCO will receive logo exposure on europeantour.com, on-site presence, tournament program advertising and pro-am participation at seven Challenge Tour events in 2007, and a full-page advertisement in the official 2007 Challenge Tour Guide.

The world’s No. 1 luxury golf shoe brand, ECCO are worn by scores of top professionals worldwide, including staff players Thomas Bjorn, Steven Jeppesen and John Bickerton, all of whom established themselves on the PGA European Tour through Challenge Tour success.

“We are delighted to welcome ECCO as an Official Partner to the 2007 European Challenge Tour,” said Alain de Soultrait, Director of the European Challenge Tour. “With so many of European golf’s future stars coming from the Challenge Tour, ECCO will have a great opportunity to discover more players of the caliber of Björn, Bickerton and Jeppesen. We wish them every success for the season ahead.”

“There is a tremendous amount of talent competing on the Challenge Tour,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Combined with our sponsorship of the ECCO Tour, LET and Solheim Cup Team, this agreement will help make 2007 the biggest year ever for our growing brand.”

Among the events at which ECCO will have a presence are:

• Open International de Toulouse (May 10-13)
• Open Mahou de Madrid (May 24-27)
• Challenge of Ireland (August 2-5)
• Scottish Challenge (August 9-12)
• ECCO Tour Championship (August 30-September 2)
• OKI Mahou Challenge de España (September 13-16)
• Italian Federation Cup (October 18-21)
• Apulia San Domenico Grand Final (October 25-28)

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 
To buy shoes online go to www.eccogolf.co.uk
 
For more information please contact:  Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

Young Swede Continues Strong Performance Against Top Competition

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO is delighted to announce the extension of its endorsement agreement with European Tour legend Colin Montgomerie.

Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Montgomerie will wear ECCO golf shoes exclusively during all on-course activities, appear at ECCO functions and participate in product development. The 43-year-old Scotsman will also wear the ECCO logo on the sleeve of his golf shirt.

“I’m thrilled to continue my association with one of the world’s most respected shoe companies,” says Montgomerie. “On-course comfort is a key component of playing your best and I’ve never been more comfortable than when I’m wearing ECCO golf shoes.”

Currently No. 18 on the Official World Golf Rankings, Montgomerie is one of the most successful players in the history of the European PGA Tour. He has registered more than 40 professional wins on five continents, most recently capturing the 2006 UBS Hong Kong Open. Also last year Montgomerie was selected to play in his eighth Ryder Cup, where his stellar performance helped the European team achieve their third straight victory.

“Colin remains one of the most elite golfers in the world and we are very proud to continue our relationship,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Having a player of Colin’s stature continue to wear our shoes speaks volumes about the quality of ECCO.”

ECCO golf shoes are worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Thongchai Jaidee, John Bickerton, Iben Tinning, Juli Inkster, Sophie Gustafson, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Cecilia Ekelundh and Anna Rawson, among others. ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies’ European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual and sport models in a variety of new styles alongside several returning favourites.

Scottish Legend Sets Record with 31st European Tour Title

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Colin Montgomerie wore its luxurious World Class collection golf shoes while capturing the Smurfit Kappa European Open this past weekend at The K Club in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Montgomerie edged Sweden’s Niclas Fasth by a single shot thanks to a sterling final-round 65 to cap a four-day total of 11-under 269. The victory, his first in 19 months, moved the 44-year-old Scottish legend into first place all-time on the European Tour wins list with 31 career titles.

“After nearly two years of a dry spell it's great to be back, you wonder if it's ever going to happen again," Montgomerie said. “I'm now one win above Nick Faldo, someone I have admired for many, many years.”

The win earned Montgomerie €593,580 and moved him into sixth place on the European Tour Order of Merit.

“It’s tremendous that Colin now stands alone as Europe’s all-time victories leader,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “This performance, especially coming just after his third place at the Open de France last week, really shows his game to be in top form.”

ECCO golf shoes are also worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, John Bickerton, Juli Inkster, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Sophie Gustafson, Iben Tinning, Carin Koch, Linda Wessberg, Anna Rawson and others.

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual and sport models in a variety of new styles alongside several returning favourites.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 
To buy shoes online go to www.eccogolf.co.uk
 
For more information please contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk
+44 (0)1438 718399

Young Stars, Seasoned Veterans to Compete in New, Limited-Edition Styles

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO – official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and European Solheim Cup team – announces that staff players Laura Davies, Sophie Gustafson, Pat Hurst, Juli Inkster, Iben Tinning and Linda Wessberg will wear new, limited-edition styles during the 2007 Competition taking place at Halmstad Golfklubb in Sweden, Sept. 14-16.

The ECCO-sponsored European team, led by Davies and Gustafson alongside captain’s picks Wessberg and Tinning, will sport specially-designed styles colour-coordinated to match each day’s team outfits. Incorporating elements of the European Union flag and inspired by the history and tradition of the Solheim Cup, these styles will also be available for purchase at the Halmstad pro shop throughout the three-day event.

Throughout the Competition, long-time Solheim Cup stars Inkster and Hurst will lead the U.S. team wearing distinctive all-white ECCO golf shoes with red, white and blue stitching details. 

“The Solheim Cup is a crown jewel of the women’s game and having so many staff players competing this year is a testament to ECCO’s position as a global leader in golf footwear,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “We’re looking forward to a great Competition and expect several additional players to also choose ECCO’s signature out-of-the-box comfort and fashion-forward styling throughout week.”

As part of its sponsorship, ECCO will be featured in the official tournament programme and highlighted on-site via signage featuring the company logo. Tournament staff will also be outfitted in ECCO styles. 

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual and sport models in a variety of new styles alongside several returning favourites.

To find out more about ECCO products, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

For more information please contact: Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

 +44 (0)1438 718399

Aussie Wins First Gold Jacket in Hometown Playoff

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Aaron Baddeley wore its distinctive World Class collection golf shoes while capturing the Australian Masters this past weekend at Huntingdale Golf Club in Melbourne.
 
Baddeley closed with a 2-under-par 70 in the co-sanctioned event between the PGA European Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia, finishing regulation play tied with Sweden’s Daniel Chopra at 13-under-par 275. In front of a supportive home crowd, Baddeley then pared the fourth extra hole to win the sudden death playoff and capture his first Australian Masters gold jacket.

"This is a very special win after living in Melbourne, growing up playing here,” said the 26-year-old star. “In the playoff, I felt like I was swinging the club really well. It just feels great to win at home.”

The win moved Baddeley, who finished the season ranked No. 10 on the PGA Tour money list, into first place on the PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit.

“Aaron continues to exceed the expectations he established as one of the greatest amateur players in history,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Like many of the world’s top players, he trusts cutting-edge ECCO comfort technology to help him play his best.”

In addition to Baddeley, ECCO is preferred by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Thongchai Jaidee, Steven Jeppesen, John Bickerton, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Pat Hurst, Sophie Gustafson, Laura Davies, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Linda Wessberg, Wendy Ward and others.

ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2008 golf collection features unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive C-Force Hydromax for men – the first-ever golf shoe to incorporate a Carbon Force Plate to provide unequaled lightness, flexibility, strength and durability. For women, the new ACE series offers a unique system of interlocking Truss Support Elements that creates the most advanced swing platform in the women’s game.

Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.

All ECCO designs blend a network of built-in technologies to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing. Principal among these is a direct-injected, PU-constructed midsole/outsole. Made from a process unique to ECCO in the golf industry, this:

• Creates a one-piece shoe construction
• Ensures unrivaled durability, flexibility, lightness and weather resistance
• Provides a superior level of cushioning and comfort that does not break down over time, unlike commonly-used materials such as air, rubber and EVA foam

Additional performance features of the Spring/Summer 2008 golf collection include:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb weather-resistance
• Internal stabilizer to reduce torque and create ideal swing stability
• Double-layer insole with cushion that absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hips and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System to maintain a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue and restore energy with each step
• Green-friendly outsole designs featuring molded traction bars combined with Stinger cleats from Champ and the Q-Lok insert system to provide ideal traction and grip

About ECCO

The only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage the entire value chain from cow to consumer, ECCO is a global leader in city, casual and sport shoes for men, women and children. In 2006, the Danish company sold more than 14.8 million pairs, achieving net revenues of 4.5 billion DKK (approximately 645 million euros).

Founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy, ECCO has nearly 13,000 employees, direct subsidiaries in Europe, the Far East and North America, and partners worldwide. ECCO shoes are sold in more than 3,000 shops globally, including 551 mono-brand (ECCO exclusive) stores.

Following the rules of good craftsmanship to deliver genuine freedom of movement and comfort to consumers, ECCO's aim has never been to be the biggest, but always to be the best.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with international Tour star Carin Koch.

Under terms of the agreement, Koch will continue to exclusively wear ECCO golf shoes during all on-course activities and display the brand’s logo on the collar of her golf shirt. The 36-year-old Swede will also appear at company functions and be a focus of the 2008 ECCO golf global advertising and marketing campaign.

One of the game’s most recognized faces, Koch is widely admired for her powerful combination of skill, beauty, grace and personality. The mother of two was recently named one of the world’s “Sexiest Women Golfers” by GOLF.com.

A four-time member of the European Solheim Cup team, Koch’s stellar 15-year professional career has included two wins each on the Ladies European and LPGA Tours, most recently the 2005 Corona Morelia Open. Koch’s 2007 season was highlighted by top-10s at the HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship and Michelob Ultra Open.

“Carin has been a tremendous spokesperson for the brand since joining our roster of staff players and we’re happy to continue the relationship,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Her charisma, talent and keen fashion sense are a perfect fit with the ECCO brand and, as such, she’ll be a ‘face’ of the new ACE series marketing campaign in 2008.”

In addition to Koch, ECCO is preferred by international Tour stars Juli Inkster, Linda Wessberg, Sophie Gustafson, Laura Davies, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Pat Hurst, Wendy Ward and others.

ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2008 women’s golf collection features unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive ACE series which offers a unique system of interlocking Truss Support Elements that creates the game’s most advanced swing platform.

Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.

All ECCO designs blend a network of built-in technologies to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing. Principal among these is a direct-injected, PU-constructed midsole/outsole. Made from a process unique to ECCO in the golf industry, this:

• Creates a one-piece shoe construction
• Ensures unrivaled durability, flexibility, lightness and weather resistance
• Provides a superior level of cushioning and comfort that does not break down over time, unlike commonly-used materials such as air, rubber and EVA foam

Additional performance features of the Spring/Summer 2008 women’s golf collection include:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb weather-resistance
• Internal stabilizer to reduce torque and create an ideal swing stability
• Double-layer insole with cushion that absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hips and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System to maintain a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue and restore energy with each step
• Green-friendly outsole designs featuring molded traction bars combined with Stinger cleats from Champ and the Q-Lok insert system to provide ideal traction and grip

About ECCO

The only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage the entire value chain from cow to consumer, ECCO is a global leader in city, casual and sport shoes for men, women and children. In 2006, the Danish company sold more than 14.8 million pairs, achieving net revenues of 4.5 billion DKK (approximately 645 million euros).

Founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy, ECCO has nearly 13,000 employees, direct subsidiaries in Europe, the Far East and North America, and partners worldwide. ECCO shoes are sold in more than 3,000 shops globally, including 551 mono-brand (ECCO exclusive) stores.

Following the rules of good craftsmanship to deliver genuine freedom of movement and comfort to consumers, ECCO's aim has never been to be the biggest, but always to be the best.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Luxury Market Leader Expands Worldwide Tour Presence

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO has been named an “Official Partner” to the European Challenge Tour for 2007, thereby expanding its international sponsorship program that includes the Ladies European Tour, 2007 European Solheim Cup Team, ECCO Tour and elite professionals worldwide.

Under the terms of this agreement, ECCO will receive logo exposure on europeantour.com, on-site presence, tournament program advertising and pro-am participation at seven Challenge Tour events in 2007, and a full-page advertisement in the official 2007 Challenge Tour Guide.

The world’s No. 1 luxury golf shoe brand, ECCO are worn by scores of top professionals worldwide, including staff players Thomas Bjorn, Steven Jeppesen and John Bickerton, all of whom established themselves on the PGA European Tour through Challenge Tour success.

“We are delighted to welcome ECCO as an Official Partner to the 2007 European Challenge Tour,” said Alain de Soultrait, Director of the European Challenge Tour. “With so many of European golf’s future stars coming from the Challenge Tour, ECCO will have a great opportunity to discover more players of the caliber of Björn, Bickerton and Jeppesen. We wish them every success for the season ahead.”

“There is a tremendous amount of talent competing on the Challenge Tour,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Combined with our sponsorship of the ECCO Tour, LET and Solheim Cup Team, this agreement will help make 2007 the biggest year ever for our growing brand.”

Among the events at which ECCO will have a presence are:

• Open International de Toulouse (May 10-13)
• Open Mahou de Madrid (May 24-27)
• Challenge of Ireland (August 2-5)
• Scottish Challenge (August 9-12)
• ECCO Tour Championship (August 30-September 2)
• OKI Mahou Challenge de España (September 13-16)
• Italian Federation Cup (October 18-21)
• Apulia San Domenico Grand Final (October 25-28)

ECCO golf shoes are also worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, Juli Inkster, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Sophie Gustafson, Iben Tinning, Carin Koch, Anna Rawson and others.

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual and sport models in a variety of new styles alongside several returning favourites.

ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies that includes:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments to provide superb water-resistance
• A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
• Internal stabiliser that reduces torque and provides a stable swing platform
• Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System that ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
• Advanced grip systems including Eclipse cleat with Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleat with Q-Lok insert system and molded traction bars

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

About ECCO

The only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage the entire value chain from cow to consumer, ECCO is a global leader in city, casual and sport shoes for men, women and children. In 2006, the Danish company sold more than 14.8 million pairs, achieving net revenues of 4.5 billion DKK (approximately 645 million euros).

Founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy, ECCO has nearly 13,000 employees, direct subsidiaries in Europe, the Far East and North America, and partners worldwide. ECCO shoes are sold in more than 3,000 shops globally, including 551 mono-brand (ECCO exclusive) stores.

Following the rules of good craftsmanship to deliver genuine freedom of movement and comfort to consumers, ECCO's aim has never been to be the biggest, but always to be the best.

About The Challenge Tour

Since its inception in 1987, the European Challenge Tour has developed into a proven training ground, where the champions-in-waiting can hone their skills over 72 hole competition and under differing conditions in a substantial number of countries within Europe and beyond.

Widely regarded as a valuable stepping stone onto The European Tour, the Challenge Tour has achieved incredible growth. Under the Directorship of Alain de Soultrait and headquarters administration of Mark Aspland, Tara Bickers and Sally Stewart it caters for aspiring, ambitious young hopefuls who seek to realise the dream of following in the illustrious footsteps of players of the calibre of Ryder Cup players such as Thomas Björn, Niclas Fasth and Henrik Stenson as well as US Open Champion Michael Campbell.

The no-frills competition is fierce, testing playing ability and character to the limit in offering only the top 20 players ‘promotion’ each year to The European Tour. It can, at times, be a stern examination, but those who do make the grade know that the chance of fame and fortune awaits.

Scores of Challenge Tour players have gone on to become tournament winners on The European Tour with many earning Ryder Cup honours, and the certainty for future Ryder Cup Captains is that the Challenge Tour will go on providing the incentive, opportunity and experience needed to produce winners.

Swedish Star Relies on Brand’s Comfort and Weather Resistance in Difficult Conditions

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Sophie Gustafson wore its distinctive Sport Tempo Hydromax model while capturing the 2007 Ladies Scottish Open this past weekend at The Carrick at Cameron House in Loch Lomond.

Gustafson earned the win, her 22nd career title, by carding a three-round total of three-under-par 210 despite difficult conditions that included torrential rains and strong winds. The only player to finish under par for the tournament, the 33-year-old Swede claimed a €30,000 first prize and moved to sixth place on the Ladies European Tour money list. She also advanced to No. 27 on the Women’s World Golf Ranking.

“It’s always nice to play well and the win feels pretty good,” said Gustafson

“Sophie showed tremendous perseverance, coming back from a tough Solheim Cup the previous week to record a great victory,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Like scores of top players worldwide, she trusts ECCO to help her perform in the most difficult conditions.”

A member of both the LET and LPGA Tours, Gustafson will remain on European soil to defend her title at the Uniqa Ladies Golf Open in Austria next week. She captured last year’s crown by besting fellow ECCO staff player Laura Davies by two strokes.

In addition to Gustafson and Davies, ECCO is preferred by international Tour stars Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Pat Hurst, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Linda Wessberg, Wendy Ward and others. ECCO is also the official footwear sponsor of the 2007 European Solheim Cup Team and the Ladies European Tour.

ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2008 women’s golf collection features unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive ACE series with a unique system of interlocking Truss Support Elements that creates the most advanced swing platform in the women’s game.

Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.

All ECCO designs blend a network of built-in technologies to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing. Principal among these is a direct-injected, PU-constructed midsole/outsole. Made from a process unique to ECCO in the golf industry, this:

• Creates a one-piece shoe construction
• Ensures unrivaled durability, flexibility, lightness and weather resistance
• Provides a superior level of cushioning and comfort that does not break down over time, unlike commonly-used materials such as air, rubber and EVA foam

Additional performance features of the Spring/Summer 2008 women’s golf collection include:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb weather-resistance
• Internal stabilizer to reduce torque and create an ideal swing stability
• Double-layer insole with cushion that absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hips and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System to maintain a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue and restore energy with each step
• Green-friendly outsole designs featuring molded traction bars combined with Stinger cleats from Champ and the Q-Lok insert system to provide ideal traction and grip

International Tour Stars Rely on Comfort and Performance of Luxury Market Leader  
Renowned Danish Shoemaker ECCO announces that staff players Laura Davies and Thongchai Jaidee recorded victories this past weekend while competing in the brand’s distinctive golf shoes.
Davies wore ECCO’s New Classic Wing Buckle while capturing her 36th career Ladies European Tour title at the UNIQA Ladies Golf Open in Austria. In a dominant performance, the 43-year-old Brit finished with a 16-under-par 200, including a course-record 65 during the second round. Davies finished four strokes ahead of runner-up Sophie Gustafson, a fellow ECCO staff player who competed in the brand’s Sport Tempo Hydromax.

For his part, Jaidee partnered with fellow Thai Prayad Marksaeng to capture the Fortis International Challenge at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club in Selangor, Malaysia. Competing in ECCO’s luxurious World Class collection, Jaidee’s team closed with a final-round 64 to finish four strokes ahead of the team from Holland.

The victory secured the duo of Jaidee and Marksaeng a spot in November’s Omega World Cup in Mission Hills Golf Club in China. 2007 will mark the first time the 38-year-old Jaidee has played in a World Cup. He previously made history in 2006 by becoming the only Thai golfer to play in all four Majors and the first in Asian Tour history to surpass $2 million in career earnings.   

“It’s great to continue the tremendous momentum for ECCO coming off the Solheim Cup where so many of the world’s best players wore our shoes,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Laura and Thongchai are among the scores of international legends and young stars who trust our unrivaled combination of stability, comfort and style to help them succeed at the highest level.”

In addition to Davies and Jaidee, ECCO is preferred by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Steven Jeppesen, John Bickerton, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Pat Hurst, Sophie Gustafson, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Linda Wessberg, Wendy Ward and others.

ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2008 golf collection features unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive C-Force Hydromax for men – the  first-ever golf shoe to incorporate a Carbon Force Plate to provide unequaled lightness, flexibility, strength and durability. For women, the new ACE series offers a unique system of interlocking Truss Support Elements that creates the most advanced swing platform in the women’s game.

Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.

All ECCO designs blend a network of built-in technologies to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing. Principal among these is a direct-injected, PU-constructed midsole/outsole. Made from a process unique to ECCO in the golf industry, this:

• Creates a one-piece shoe construction
• Ensures unrivaled durability, flexibility, lightness and weather resistance
• Provides a superior level of cushioning and comfort that does not break down over time, unlike commonly-used materials such as air, rubber and EVA foam

Additional performance features of the Spring/Summer 2008 golf collection include:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb weather-resistance
• Internal stabilizer to reduce torque and create an ideal swing stability
• Double-layer insole with cushion that absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hips and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System to maintain a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue and restore energy with each step
• Green-friendly outsole designs featuring molded traction bars combined with Stinger cleats from Champ and the Q-Lok insert system to provide ideal traction and grip

Scottish Legend Sets Record with 31st European Tour Title

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Colin Montgomerie wore its luxurious World Class collection golf shoes while capturing the Smurfit Kappa European Open this past weekend at The K Club in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Montgomerie edged Sweden’s Niclas Fasth by a single shot thanks to a sterling final-round 65 to cap a four-day total of 11-under 269. The victory, his first in 19 months, moved the 44-year-old Scottish legend into first place all-time on the European Tour wins list with 31 career titles.

“After nearly two years of a dry spell it's great to be back, you wonder if it's ever going to happen again," Montgomerie said. “I'm now one win above Nick Faldo, someone I have admired for many, many years.”

The win earned Montgomerie €593,580 and moved him into sixth place on the European Tour Order of Merit.

“It’s tremendous that Colin now stands alone as Europe’s all-time victories leader,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “This performance, especially coming just after his third place at the Open de France last week, really shows his game to be in top form.”

ECCO golf shoes are also worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, John Bickerton, Juli Inkster, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Sophie Gustafson, Iben Tinning, Carin Koch, Linda Wessberg, Anna Rawson and others.

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual and sport models in a variety of new styles alongside several returning favourites.

ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies that includes:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments to provide superb water-resistance
• A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
• Internal stabiliser that reduces torque and provides a stable swing platform
• Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System that ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
• Advanced grip systems including Eclipse cleat with Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleat with Q-Lok insert system and molded traction bars

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Playoff Victory First Scottish Title in Event’s 54-Year History

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Colin Montgomerie paired with fellow Scotsman Marc Warren to capture the 2007 Omega Mission Hills World Cup in Shenzhen, China via a thrilling playoff against the United States.

Competing in the distinctive World Class collection, Montgomerie claimed Scotland’s first World Cup alongside Warren after the latter tapped in for par on the third playoff hole against the American squad of Boo Weekley and Heath Slocum.

Playing in front of a supportive crowd at the massive Mission Hills Resort, Montgomerie and Warren atoned for a playoff loss in the 2006 event – Scotland’s sixth runner-up finish in the event’s 54-year history – by carding a four-round total of 25-under par.

“It was a fantastic experience,” said the 44-year-old Montgomerie. “It has been a long time for Scotland to win the World Cup. There were a lot of good teams here this week and it is delightful that we can come through and win and we are very proud.”

The win earned Monty and Warren £390,624 each and strengthened the case of each player for inclusion on the 2008 European Ryder Cup squad.

“Colin played extremely well this week and continues to strengthen his position among the greatest players of all time,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf.

In addition to Montgomerie, ECCO is preferred by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, Thomas Bjorn, Thongchai Jaidee, Steven Jeppesen, John Bickerton, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Pat Hurst, Sophie Gustafson, Laura Davies, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Linda Wessberg, Wendy Ward and others.

ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2008 golf collection features unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive C-Force Hydromax for men – the first-ever golf shoe to incorporate a Carbon Force Plate to provide unequaled lightness, flexibility, strength and durability. For women, the new ACE series offers a unique system of interlocking Truss Support Elements that creates the most advanced swing platform in the women’s game.

Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.

All ECCO designs blend a network of built-in technologies to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing. Principal among these is a direct-injected, PU-constructed midsole/outsole. Made from a process unique to ECCO in the golf industry, this:

• Creates a one-piece shoe construction
• Ensures unrivaled durability, flexibility, lightness and weather resistance
• Provides a superior level of cushioning and comfort that does not break down over time, unlike commonly-used materials such as air, rubber and EVA foam

Additional performance features of the Spring/Summer 2008 golf collection include:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb weather-resistance
• Internal stabilizer to reduce torque and create ideal swing stability
• Double-layer insole with cushion that absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hips and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System to maintain a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue and restore energy with each step
• Green-friendly outsole designs featuring molded traction bars combined with Stinger cleats from Champ and the Q-Lok insert system to provide ideal traction and grip

Young Swede Continues Strong Performance Against Top Competition

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Linda Wessberg recently captured the Women’s French Open by shooting a superb, final-round 65 in bad weather at Le Golf D'Arras in Anzin St Aubin, France.

This victory – the second Ladies European Tour win for the 27-year-old Swedish star – earned Wessberg €51,000 and moved her into eighth place on the Order of Merit, despite only playing three LET events in 2007. It also moved her into good position to maker the 2007 European Solheim Cup squad.

“I got off to a good start and then all of a sudden I was six under after nine,” said Wessberg. “It’s nice to be able to show that winning last year wasn’t a one-off.”

“With Linda consistently performing well this year on both the LET and LPGA Tours, she’s gaining valuable experience and providing great exposure for the ECCO brand,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf.

ECCO golf shoes are also worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, John Bickerton, Juli Inkster, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Sophie Gustafson, Iben Tinning, Carin Koch, Anna Rawson and others.

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual and sport models in a variety of new styles alongside several returning favourites.

ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies that includes:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments to provide superb water-resistance
• A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
• Internal stabiliser that reduces torque and provides a stable swing platform
• Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System that ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
• Advanced grip systems including Eclipse cleat with Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleat with Q-Lok insert system and molded traction bars

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Second PGA Tour Title for Rising Star

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that PGA Tour star Aaron Baddeley wore its exclusive World Class Collection golf shoes and displayed the company logo on the collar of his golf shirt while capturing the FBR Open this past weekend at the TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

The 26-year-old Australian notched dramatic birdies at the 15th, 16th and 17th holes to claim his second PGA Tour victory after last year’s Verizon Heritage. Baddeley’s pair of weekend 64s and 21-under-par four-round total was good enough for a one-stroke victory, bringing a $1.08 million prize and moving him to fourth on the FedExCup points list.

“I was definitely a lot more calm today than last year at the Verizon Heritage,” said Baddeley. “I had a lot more confidence probably because I had been there, but also that I was more comfortable in my golf swing from all the hard work I've been putting in.”

“Aaron is only 26 and having already won twice on the PGA Tour means he has to be considered near the top of a very elite group of young players,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager for ECCO Golf. “He’s been a wonderful ECCO brand ambassador for years and we’re happy to see him achieving such great success.”

Known his fashion flare and sterling short game, “Badds” was one of the most celebrated amateurs in history. He burst onto the international golf scene in 1999 by becoming the youngest player (17) ever to capture the Holden Australian Open. He has been a consistent performer since earning a spot on the PGA Tour via a 10th place finish on the 2002 Nationwide Tour.

Matching innovative designs with cutting-edge technology and out-of-the-box comfort, the Spring/Summer 2007 ECCO Golf Collection includes classic, casual, sport and spikeless models in a variety of new styles and colors alongside several returning favorites.

Worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Juli Inkster, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Thongchai Jaidee, Meena Lee, Sophie Gustafson, Anna Rawson and others, ECCO golf shoes provide the ideal platform for the perfect swing via a network of performance technologies, including:

• Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb water-resistance
• A direct-injection process unique to ECCO in the golf industry that ensures durability, comfort and shock-absorption
• Internal stabilizer which reduces torque and creates a stable swing platform
• Double-layer insole that provides extra cushion and absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back
• Internal Air-Circulation System that maintains a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
• Dynamic Energy Return System which produces a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue during the course of a round
• Advanced grip systems include Eclipse cleats with the Fast Twist insert system, Stinger cleats with the Q-Lok insert system, and molded traction bars

ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the Ladies European Tour and the 2007 European Solheim Cup team.

For further inspiration, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

Swedish Star Relies on Brand’s Comfort and Weather Resistance in Difficult Conditions

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces that staff player Sophie Gustafson wore its distinctive Sport Tempo Hydromax model while capturing the 2007 Ladies Scottish Open this past weekend at The Carrick at Cameron House in Loch Lomond.

Gustafson earned the win, her 22nd career title, by carding a three-round total of three-under-par 210 despite difficult conditions that included torrential rains and strong winds. The only player to finish under par for the tournament, the 33-year-old Swede claimed a €30,000 first prize and moved to sixth place on the Ladies European Tour money list. She also advanced to No. 27 on the Women’s World Golf Ranking.

“It’s always nice to play well and the win feels pretty good,” said Gustafson

“Sophie showed tremendous perseverance, coming back from a tough Solheim Cup the previous week to record a great victory,” says Jesper Thuen, Sponsor and Event Manager, ECCO Golf. “Like scores of top players worldwide, she trusts ECCO to help her perform in the most difficult conditions.”

A member of both the LET and LPGA Tours, Gustafson will remain on European soil to defend her title at the Uniqa Ladies Golf Open in Austria next week. She captured last year’s crown by besting fellow ECCO staff player Laura Davies by two strokes.

In addition to Gustafson and Davies, ECCO is preferred by international Tour stars Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Pat Hurst, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Linda Wessberg, Wendy Ward and others. ECCO is also the official footwear sponsor of the 2007 European Solheim Cup Team and the Ladies European Tour.

To find out more about ECCO products, please visit www.eccogolf.com. 

For more information please contact:  Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

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Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO is delighted to introduce a stunning new addition to its 2008 women’s golf collection, the contemporary and sporty ACE GTX.

Featuring a distinctive system of interlocking Truss Support Elements (TSE) and additional stabilisation features this athletic shoe offers the most advanced and comfortable swing platform in the women’s game. The outstanding performance of this athletic inspired shoe is further enhanced by the addition of a Gore-Tex membrane that keeps the player warm & dry in the wet – yet cool and fresh in the dry.

The Women’s ACE GTX will be worn this season by a host a female Tour players, including Swedish Solheim Cup star Carin Koch.

ECCO is renowned world-wide for the quality of its women’s golf shoes and is the Official Shoe of the Solheim Cup and Ladies European Tour. The company’s shoes are worn by international Tour stars Laura Davies, Gwladys Nocera, Juli Inkster, Sophie Gustafson and Linda Wessberg.

Available in White/Black/Lava and White/Metallic Silver/Black colour options the Women’s ACE GTX comes with a suggest retail price of £120.

For more information on ECCO please visit www.eccogolf.com

For further information please contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS
01438 718399
phil@gmsgolf.co.uk
james@gmsgolf.co.uk

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO is delighted to announce the launch of a new, distinctive and athletically styled Casual Pitch GTX line of golf shoes for the female golfer.

The ECCO brand is renowned world-wide for the quality of its women’s golf shoes and is the Official Shoe of the Solheim Cup and Ladies European Tour. The company’s shoes are worn by international Tour stars Laura Davies, Gwladys Nocera, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Sophie Gustafson and Linda Wessberg,

The Casual Pitch GTX shoe is both elegant and sporty and offers enhanced performance via an optimized mix of maximum stability and walking comfort technologies. This high performance golf shoe is also completely waterproof via its use of premium Gore-Tex technology. ECCO’s premium quality leathers combine with colorful textile bands which are integrated into the lacing system to provide a customized fit. Double-layer insoles provide extra cushion and absorb heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hip and back. An Internal Air-Circulation System ensures a fresh, dry and cool foot environment.

Available in Coffee/White/Light Rose, Titanium/White/Raspberry,
Sand/White/Bison and Silver/White Black colour options the Women’s Casual Pitch comes with a suggest retail price of £95 and is available in sizes 36-43.

For more information on ECCO please visit www.eccogolf.com

For further information please contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS
01438 718399
phil@gmsgolf.co.uk or james@gmsgolf.co.uk

Luxury Market Leader Offers Feminine Designs and New Game-Enhancing Technologies

Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO introduces its Spring/Summer 2008 women’s golf collection featuring unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive ACE series with a unique system of interlocking Truss Support Elements that creates the most advanced swing platform in the women’s game.

Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.

“The 2008 women’s golf collection includes a broad range of exciting styles that blend a sophisticated, feminine look with the kind of performance features that help players of all abilities achieve on-course success,” says Per Aagren, Head of Global Sales, ECCO Golf. “Our technical sophistication is embodied in the ACE series, which provides an optimal mix of maximum stability and walking comfort.”

ECCO is the official footwear sponsor of the 2007 European Solheim Cup Team and the Ladies European Tour. The brand is preferred by international Tour stars Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Sophie Gustafson, Pat Hurst, Laura Davies, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Linda Wessberg, Wendy Ward, Anna Rawson and others.

Ace

A distinctive system of interlocking support elements and additional stabilisation features give this sport design shoe the most advanced swing platform in the modern game. These aggressive, sport-infused styles enhance performance via an optimized mix of maximum stability and walking comfort. Support elements wrap completely around the heel area and are created from a propietary direct-injection process that fuses both Polyurethane (PU) and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) to the shoe upper. This unique, one-piece construction cradles the heel, keeping it comfortably secure during all phases of the swing. ACE is available in three distinct styles, including both Gore-Tex and Hydromax versions.

ACE is available in White/Light Rose, White/Black and White/Lava with a recommended retail price of £95.

ACE Hydromax is available in Black/Silver, White/Black/Silver and White/Sand/Gold with a recommended retail price of £110.

ACE Gore-Tex is available in White/Black/Lava and White/Silver/Black with a recommended retail price of £120.

Casual Pitch

Completely redesigned for 2008 and amongst the season’s most talked-about new shoes, will undoubtedly be the Casual Pitch, a sporty yet feminine range, featuring high-grade Lizzard leather with a smooth Luxe leather base. Marking the convergence of off-course fashion sensibility and on-course performance, it is available in a variety of striking colour combos designed to match the outfits of style-conscious golfers. There are four striking and sporty designs that make up the Women’s Casual Pitch Range, all available in a variety of colour options.

Casual Pitch Ribbon is available in Silver/White/Black, Titanium/White/Raspberry, Black/White/Canary and Sand/White Bison with a recommended retail price of £90.

Casual Pitch Hydromax is available in White/Ice White, White/Light Rose, White/Sand and White//Raspberry colour options and comes with a recommended retail price of £95.

Casual Pitch Velcro Hydromax is available in Black/Titanium and White/Black colour options with a recommended retail price of £95.

Casual Pitch Gore-Tex is available in Black/White/Brick, Black/White/Silver metallic and Coffee/Ice White/Sand colour options with a recommended retail price of £115.

Grip

Showcasing the benefits of ECCO’s innovative spikeless technology this multi-functional shoe takes golfers from the course to the clubhouse and beyond. The Grip features distinctive upper patterns with colour-matched outsoles, incorporating numerous molded traction bars with outstanding durability and supple comfort, the grip offers additional climate control courtesy of ECCO Cambrelle-lines inlay soles. This multi-functional shoe is available in two unique designs, Grip and Grip Ribbon, both featuring a funky Hawaiian print insole and outsole design.

Grip is available in White/Ice White and White/Hawaiian Ocean with a recommended retail price of £85.

Grip Ribbon is available in White/Peppermint/Apple and White/Sand/Earth with a recommended retail price of £85.

To find out more about ECCO, please visit www.eccogolf.com

For further information please contact Phil Craghill or James Lovett at GMS 
 +44 (0)1438 718399
phil@gmsgolf.co.uk
 james@gmsgolf.co.uk