2005-05-17 15:00 CEST ECCO Comfort and Stability Help Bjorn and Tinning Capture Tour Titles

ECCO – the Danish footwear giant and maker of the world’s most comfortable, technologically-advanced and fashionable shoes – announces that Thomas Bjorn and Iben Tinning wore ECCO golf shoes and ECCO logo apparel while respectively capturing titles on the European and Ladies European tours this past weekend. Bjorn took The Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters in tense competition, beating England’s Brian Davis and David Howell in a sudden-death playoff. The three players were tied at six under par 282 following four rounds of competition at the Marriott Forest of Arden. A three-shot par at the second playoff allowed Bjorn to claim his eighth European Tour title and lifted him to third in the Order of Merit. Tinning distanced herself from the field by three strokes at the Open de Espana. Her 72-hole, 15-under par total of 280 included a phenomenal, nine- under-par 63 in the second round. This victory, her third on the LET, moves Tinning into first place on the money list and third in the 2005 standings. “We’re very proud of the performances turned in by Thomas and Iben this weekend,” says Per Aagren, GM of ECCO’s golf division. “They are perhaps the best-ever Danish golfers and are among the scores of Tour professionals who recognize ECCO’s unrivaled comfort, style, quality and lateral stability.” In addition to Bjorn, ECCO men’s golf shoes – including seven fully waterproof GORE-TEX® models – are endorsed by internationally renowned players Colin Montgomerie, Aaron Baddeley and Thongchai Jaidee. The 2005 International men’s collection consists of 12 models in 26 colour combinations. ECCO’s women’s collection – including three fully waterproof GORE-TEX® models and featuring trendy colors like purple glow, blue shadow, emerald and candy – are worn in competition by dozens of LPGA Tour players, including Hall of Famer . ECCO is also the official footwear sponsor of the and the European Solheim Cup team. The 2005 International women’s collection includes 10 models in 40 colour combinations. ECCO golf shoes are praised by Tour and everyday players for their innovative styling and unprecedented attention to detail and comfort. All models feature ultra-soft, high-grade leather and extra cushion provided by PU-injected midsoles for superior shock absorption, a process unique to ECCO in the golf industry. For further inspiration, please check www.eccogolf.com