Media release 16th
February 2008
Drambuie Announces Sponsorship Of Golf Event
Drambuie has today announced its sponsorship of the New Zealand Qualifying Tournaments for the BMW Golf Cup
International 2008 – one of the largest and most prestigious amateur golf tournaments in the world.
An exclusive, invitation-only event, the BMW Golf Cup International attracts golfers from around the globe and provides
a mix of hot competition and social interaction.
An expected 1,400 participants will be involved in the 13 Qualifying Tournaments around New Zealand. Winners of the
local Qualifying Tournaments advance to a National Final, and national champions in each category will advance to the
BMW Golf Cup World Final to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The exclusive event has gained momentum and status since its inception 20 years ago. Introduced in 1988 with just 11
countries participating, the 2007 event attracted more than 100,000 of the best amateur golfers from up to 50 nations.
The contest is split into three divisions: Men A (for handicaps up to 12), Men B (for handicaps 13-28) and Ladies (for
handicaps up to 28).
Drambuie Brand Manager Jacqueline Nichols says she is delighted to announce Drambuie’s sponsorship of the BMW Golf Cup
International.
“Drambuie has had a long association with golf including sponsoring the World Ice Golf Championships in the artic
circle! So it very fitting that Drambuie is involved prestigious event such as this,” she says.
For more information visit the BMW Golf Cup International section at www.bmw-golfsport.com
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Note to Editors:
The Qualifying Tournaments for the BMW Golf Cup International 2008 are as follows:
Date
Location
3rd March 2008
Mangawhai Golf Club
7th March 2008
The Grange Golf Club
10th March 2008
Remuera Golf Club
28th March 2008
Rotorua Golf Club
2nd April 2008
Hutt Golf Club
11th April 2008
Manawatu Golf Club
16th April 2008
Hastings Golf Club
16th May 2008
St Andrews Golf Club
23rd May 2008
Tauranga Golf Club
18th August 2008
Nelson
28th August 2008
Otago Golf Club
4th September 2008
Invercargill Golf Club
15th September 2008
Christchurch Golf Club
October (TBA)
New Zealand Final (Location to be advised)
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