Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA Inc. (SKX), welcomed home Skechers Go Golf ambassador Matt Kuchar, who represented the United States and finished with a bronze medal in Men’s Individual Golf on August 14. After a 112-year absence from the games, 60 athletes from around the world, including four Americans, competed at the Campo Olimpico de Golfe. Kuchar was the only American to return home with a medal.
“To hear my name announced as an Olympian was a surreal moment, and I’ll admit, there were a few more butterflies,” said 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 eagle and six birdies on the final day propelled 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 Ashlan Ramsey, Billy Andrade, Colin Montgomerie, Belen Mozo and newcomer Russell Knox on the brand’s elite team.
