Puma Golf Sign European Tour Professional Kim Koivu on Apparel and Footwear Deal
Koivu to join a stable of world-class athletes & ambassadors sporting the PUMA Cat logo; wearing apparel and footwear from the latest PUMA SS’19 range.
LONDON, UK. (March 25, 2019) Today, PUMA Golf announced a partnership with European Tour player Kim Koivu that will see him wearing PUMA Golf apparel and footwear on the course. Koivu will wear pieces from the brand’s SS’19 Collection, which features streetwear inspired designs blended with PUMA’s heritage performance gear for the ultimate in comfort and style that wears well both on and off course.
Joe Folker, COBRA PUMA Golf’s Brand Experience Manager said - “We’re delighted to have the opportunity to work with Kim as he embarks on his rookie season on the European Tour. In his short professional career he’s already shown his abilities with a stellar 2018 season on the Challenge Tour, and we’re excited to watch him continue his progression on the European Tour, whilst showcasing our apparel and footwear. Kim is the perfect fit for our brand and we’re proud to have him as part of our team for 2019.
Koivu graduated in style from the Challenge Tour having won three times in 2018 gaining his full European Tour for the 2019 season. Most notable, his last victory was the Rolex Trophy in which he won by 6 strokes with an overall score of -22.
Kim will next tee it up on the European Tour at the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco in April.
On signing for PUMA GOLF, Kim Koivu commented- “I am delighted to link up with Puma and represent them on the European Tour this season. I’ve long been a fan of this incredible brand and look forward to working with the Puma golf team moving forward.
Mark McDonnell director of MODEST! Golf Management said – “Puma Golf is one of the leading clothing brands in golf and with Kim being a huge sport and fitness fanatic is a great fit for both parties”
MODEST! Golf Management director Niall Horan commented “We are pleased to announce the partnership between Puma and Kim today, Puma golf is an incredible company who have some exciting things planned for the future and we are excited for Kim to be involved”
KOIVU will also be wearing PUMA’s celebrated IGNITE PWRADAPT Leather footwear, with Tour proven style, comfort and stability. The shoes offer sophisticated style thanks to a premium leather upper, an excellent fit with a mesh hybrid bootie lining, and extreme comfort thanks to IGNITE foam. Revolutionary and proprietary PWRADAPT Technology provides extreme traction, support and comfort.