KENTWOOL Staff Player Bubba Watson Wins PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Relies on Brand's Fine, Air-Infused Merino Wool En Route to Second Victory in 2011
KENTWOOL – the world’s premier textile innovator and maker of premium, performance socks specifically engineered for golfers – announces Bubba Watson wore its Tour Profile natural golf socks en route to winning the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale.
Watson relied on KENTWOOL’s proprietary, fatigue-reducing blend of air-infused merino wool to overcome a three-stroke deficit in the final eight holes of regulation and best Webb Simpson on the second playoff hole. This marks Watson’s second PGA Tour victory in 2011 and third of his career.
"These socks are super-comfortable and kept me energized well after regulation ended,” says Watson. "KENTWOOL socks performance keeps me playing my best, no matter what."
Aside from collecting a $1.152 million check, the win moves the 32-year-old atop the FedEx Cup leader board and to No. 16 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Watson won the Farmers Insurance Open in February and the Travelers Championship last year.
"Bubba is off to a fantastic start this season and we are elated for him,” says Mark Kent, President and CEO of KENTWOOL. "He’s a fantastic brand ambassador on and off the course, and we look forward to Bubba rocking the socks to more victories!”
Crafted using "WINDspun” air-infused technology and a proprietary blend of fine merino wool and high-tech fibers, KENTWOOL Golf Socks create an innovative, micro-climate system for superior comfort, moisture management, wicking and odor control. Each pair features enhanced cushioning at strategic micro-stress points along the foot to maximize comfort, increase energy levels, reduce the risk of injury and boost on-course performance.
Available at select green-grass locations and www.kentwool.com/shop, KENTWOOL Golf Socks are backed by a "blister-free guarantee.” Retailing for $19.95 to $24.95, styles include the Low Profile Skinny and Tour Profile for women, as well as Low Profile, Tour Profile and longer Tour Standard for men.
In addition to Watson, KENTWOOL premium performance golf socks are worn in competition by many Tour players, including Matt Kuchar, Peter Jacobsen, Jonathan Byrd, Brendon de Jonge, Tom Gillis, Jane Park, Charles Warren, Kevin Johnson, Kristy McPherson, Sarah Kemp, Jenny Gleason, Meaghan Francella and Jenny Hong.