Skechers Performance™ GO GOLF Athlete Matt Kuchar Brings Home Bronze for the United States*
August 25 2016 - 8:15AM
Business Wire
Kuchar Finishes Strong, Proudly Representing
the U.S. in Rio
Skechers Performance™–a division of SKECHERS USA Inc.
(NYSE:SKX), welcomes home Skechers GO GOLF® ambassador Matt Kuchar,
who represented the United States and finished with a bronze medal
in the Men’s Individual Golf on Sunday, August 14, 2016. After a
112-year absence from the games, 60 athletes from around the world,
including four Americans, set their sights on the historic moment
to compete at the Campo Olimpico de Golfe. Kuchar was the only
American to return home with a medal.
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Matt Kuchar wearing Skechers GO GOLF
footwear. (Photo: Business Wire)
“To hear my name announced as an Olympian was a surreal moment,
and I’ll admit, there were a few more butterflies,” said the
38-year old Kuchar. “We play the sport every day, but this
absolutely felt different. To be able to represent my country and
to bring home a medal for the United States is the proudest moment
of my career.”
Kuchar’s final day on the Rio course was one to remember, as he
played the round of his life. An eagle and six birdies helped
propel him to a tournament-tying record 63, one stroke out of the
silver medal position and three back from gold.
“Matt encompasses what it means to be a true champion and we are
thrilled to have him represent not only Skechers Performance, but
the United States,” said Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS.
“It was an inspiring moment watching him make the podium in Rio and
we are so incredibly proud of his accomplishment.”
Known as one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour®
over the past 12 years, the Georgia resident was tapped by Skechers
Performance as a brand ambassador and to help design Skechers GO
GOLF footwear, including the shoes he wore on the course in Rio.
Kuchar is joined by additional world-class golf champions who make
up the Skechers GO GOLF elite team: Ashlan Ramsey, Billy Andrade,
Colin Montgomerie, Belen Mozo and newcomer Russell Knox.
Skechers GO GOLF has achieved prominence in the golf industry
since launching nearly four years ago, and the footwear is known
for its lightweight designs, high quality comfort, and superb
stability. To learn more about Skechers Performance visit
GOSkechers.com or follow on Facebook
(facebook.com/SkechersPerformance), Twitter
(twitter.com/skechersGO) and Instagram
(instagram.com/skechersperformance). Skechers GO GOLF footwear is
available at Skechers retail stores, select retail partners
including golf pro shops and online at Skechers.com.
*SKECHERS USA, Inc. and Skechers Performance are not sponsors of
the 2016 Olympics or any Olympic events.
About SKECHERS USA, Inc.
SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California,
designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear
for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for
men and women. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States
and over 160 countries and territories worldwide via department and
specialty stores, more than 1,410 SKECHERS Company-owned and
third-party retail stores, and the Company’s e-commerce website.
The Company manages its international business through a network of
global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia, and
wholly-owned subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan, Latin
America and throughout Europe. For more information, please visit
skechers.com and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SKECHERS) and
Twitter (twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA).
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