Ashworth Inc is a leading designer of golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear announced that Chris DiMarco extended his relationship with Ashworth with a three-year contract effective January 2007.
DiMarco was recently named to the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team with a total of 830 points for the season and a 6th place birth. The prestigious Ryder Cup is being held at The K Club in Ireland from September 22nd thru 24th.
In the beginning of 2006, DiMarco started out the season with a first place finish overseas at The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. The early season win in Abu Dhabi gave DiMarco a much needed head start on point standings on his way to earning a spot on the 2006 Ryder Cup team.
In mid-March of this year, DiMarco's season was interrupted by a ski accident. DiMarco missed 5 out of 8 cuts on the PGA Tour during April and May, lowering him to 17th on the Ryder Cup rankings list. In July 2006, DiMarco was to receive more bad news learning of the untimely passing of his mother.
Going into The Open Championship, DiMarco was ranked 21st in the Ryder Cup standings, and knew all too well that, in spite of his injury and personal loss, he would have to finish high up on the leader board to keep his hopes alive.
A determined DiMarco managed to sustain great momentum through all four rounds. What makes Chris such a great player is his ability to stay focused and consistently channel his emotions back into his play.
Chris is able to create shots from nothing, making pars over and over from near impossible situations,commented Chris Demirjian, Director of Sports Marketing of Ashworth Inc.