Golf
Luxury car maker Genesis increases title rights fee of co-sanctioned Scottish Open
Korean luxury car brand Genesis will pay more than the previous incumbent, investment brand abrdn, as the new title sponsor of the Scottish Open in a deal announced last week
PGA Tour, European Tour reveal new schedule as Genesis title sponsors Scottish Open
The new strategic alliance between the PGA Tour and European Tour will see three co-sanctioned tournaments on the 2021-22 schedule with one of the events, the Scottish Open, boasting a new title sponsor
TaylorMade strikes three-year sponsorship deal with PGA of Australia
Golf manufacturer TaylorMade has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with the PGA of Australia as it seeks to build on the pandemic-inspired participation boom for the sport
Acciona takes on Spanish Open title role to promote sustainable events
Sustainable business consultancy Acciona has been named as the title sponsor of the European Tour’s Spanish Open golf tournament.
LPGA expands EA association, female on-course commentator to feature in new game
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has extended its long-term association with video game developer Electronic Arts (EA)
Old Tom Gin signs for 2023 Ryder Cup, to feature at ‘iconic sports events’
New luxury gin brand Old Tom Gin 1821 has been named as an official supplier and licensee of the 2023 Ryder Cup, scheduled to be hosted in Italy
World Wide Technology named title sponsor for PGA’s Mayakoba tournament
The PGA Tour has named global systems integrator World Wide Technology the title sponsor of its annual tournament at El Camaleón Golf Club at Mayakoba on Mexico’s Riviera Maya in a multiyear deal through 20…
PGA Tour, Anheuser-Busch extend partnership through 2024
The PGA Tour and American brewing company Anheuser-Busch have extended their longstanding marketing relationship through 2024, in a deal which continues Michelob Ultra and O'Doul’s positions as the official b…
Addition of RBC makes five Ryder Cup Worldwide Partners
RBC, the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe have signed a one-year agreement making the Canadian bank a Worldwide Partner of this year's Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup Europe drives on with Club Car
Golf’s Ryder Cup Europe has extended its long-running agreement with electric vehicle manufacturer Club Car.
Callaway expands PGA Australia sponsorship in three-year deal
Golf equipment manufacturer Callaway has expanded its sponsorship of the PGA and PGA Tour of Australasia with a new three-year deal
Spanish insurance firm added to 2023 Solheim Cup sponsors
Reale Seguros, the Spanish insurance firm, has become a sponsor of women’s golf’s 2023 Solheim Cup, following on from its recent sponsorship deal with Spanish football’s RCD Espanyol.
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Rolex ups European Challenge Tour commitment as Grand Final title sponsor
The European Challenge Tour has named luxury watch band Rolex as title sponsor of the Challenge Tour Grand Final, the finale of the player development tour’s ‘Road to Mallorca’ season.
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LPGA enhances data and analytics with expanded KPMG partnership
KPMG, the American audit, tax and advisory firm, has expanded its partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association by becoming the organization's official data and analytics partner
Industry veteran Morgan to spearhead Standard Life Aberdeen sponsorship strategy
Sports sponsorship industry consultant Giles Morgan has been appointed head of sponsorship and partnerships at investment and asset management company Standard Life Aberdeen
Cazoo snaps up two title sponsorships on European Tour’s UK Swing
Online car retailer Cazoo will title sponsor two golf tournaments on the European Tour’s UK Swing – the multi-tournament UK segment on the 2021 Race to Dubai calendar.
Omega extends long-term backing of golf’s European Masters
Swiss watchmaker Omega has renewed its long-running title sponsorship of the European Masters golf event until 2027.
Omega has lent its name to the European Tour event since 2001
Pega signs up as Ryder Cup worldwide supplier, BP also confirmed as sponsor
US-based software company Pegasystems (Pega) has signed as a worldwide supplier for the next two editions of the Ryder Cup