November 18, 2015 – Danish company ECCO, a leading manufacturer of innovative footwear, has confirmed that staff player Graeme McDowell wore its ECCO World Class golf shoes while capturing the OHL Classic at Mayakoba, in a playoff this Monday at El Camaleon Golf Club in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Showcasing the ECCO logo on his headwear, the 2010 U.S. Open champion claimed his third career PGA Tour title on the first extra hole. This came after the 36-year-old Northern Irishman striped a 5-iron approach to within two feet of the cup for a tap-in birdie.

“It really gives me something to grab onto,” stated Graeme McDowell. “I said I was going to appreciate it when it came and I’m going to appreciate it.”

“Graeme’s short game was fantastic all week in Mexico and that really proved the difference,” says Jesper Thuen, Global Marketing Manager – ECCO Golf Lab. “This victory will surely provide him an outstanding platform as he prepares for the heart of the 2015-2016 season.”

With the win, McDowell moved to No. 7 on the FedExCup points list, extended his PGA Tour exemption, secured a spot in the 2016 Masters and set himself on a path toward earning a spot on next year’s European Ryder Cup team.

THE ECCO WORLD CLASS GOLF SHOE

Available at finer golf shops worldwide, the ECCO World Class is handcrafted by artisans working at the ECCO factory in Porto, Portugal. The shoes are made from super-premium ECCO leather that is tanned using the proprietary ECCO Hydromax treatment. This helps provide long-lasting suppleness to protect a player’s feet against even the harshest weather. Also supporting comfort and performance are:

• A three-material outsole combining water-repellant leather with cushioning PU and wear-resistant TPU.
• Moisture-wicking Second Skin leather lining and breathable, vegetable-tanned cow leather insoles that enhance circulation.
• ECCO Freedom Fit mixing a snug heel setting with a roomier forefoot area that allows toes to move naturally.

Like all ECCO golf shoes, the ECCO World Class is crafted using the Direct-injection Process. This bonds the upper and outsole unit, creating a one-piece shoe without the use of glue or stitching. Benefits include outstanding flexibility, permanent memory and a firm, water-tight seal.

The ECCO Golf collection is also worn in competition by Fred Couples, Ernie Els, Thongchai Jaidee, Thomas Bjørn, Marcel Siem, Will Wilcox and Caroline Masson, among others.
More information at www.ecco.com/golf and www.holgolf.com.