October 22, 2014
12 - 15 March The Hills | Millbrook Resort
Cobra Puma Golf announced as sponsor for the 2015 BMW New Zealand Open
Organisers of the BMW New Zealand Open are delighted to welcome Cobra Puma Golf on board as a supporting sponsor of New
Zealand’s premier golf event.
The BMW New Zealand Open, a tier one event on the PGA Tour of Australasia, will be held from March 12 to 15 at The Hills and Millbrook Resort in Queenstown, and tickets areavailable now at www.ticketek.co.nz.
Cobra Puma Golf – a merger between sportswear giant Puma and innovative golf equipment company Cobra Golf -- has a
partnership history with New Zealand Golf, but this is the first time it will support the BMW New Zealand Open.
“It naturally made sense for Cobra Puma Golf to be involved with New Zealand’s premier golf event and we’re delighted to
form a partnership that promotes the game of golf,” said Cobra Puma head of golf Christian Pegrum.
“Puma and the Open have a long history, but recent years have shaped a new direction to drive forward and that synergy
is what we’re excited to be part of.
“The BMW New Zealand Open is an event that continues to grow, and its unique format incorporating a Pro-Am event enables
a more inclusive format that will continue to have broader appeal.”
Cobra Puma Golf’s ‘Game Enjoyment’ message is that golf should be colourful, innovative, stylish and most of all fun.
“The game holds something for everyone and I’m confident the BMW New Zealand Open will reflect this again in 2015,” said
Mr Pegrum.
Other sponsors supporting the tournament include title sponsor BMW, Major Events Development Fund, Queenstown Lakes
District Council and major sponsors the Hilton Queenstown, Michael Hill, Milford Track Guided Walks and Rebel Sport.
BMW New Zealand Open Tournament Director Michael Glading said that he was thrilled to have Puma Cobra Golf join the
event’s sponsorship family.
“It’s fantastic to have a leading golf sportswear company supporting the event and sharing our passion for golf. Having
such enthusiasm and expertise on board is what will help make the 2015 BMW New Zealand Open a huge success,” he said.
Cobra Puma will be producing BMW New Zealand Open merchandise which will be available for spectators to purchase at both
The Hills and Millbrook Resort during the tournament.
BMW New Zealand Open
• The tournament is a sanctioned Tier One event on the PGA Tour of Australasia.
• A professional field of 144 players maximum will play the first two rounds alternately at The Hills and
Millbrook Resort before the second round cut of 60 + ties.
• The final two rounds of the championship will be played at The Hills.
• The BMW New Zealand Open Champion will be the leading player after 72 holes of stroke play.
BMW New Zealand Pro-Am Championship
• The BMW New Zealand Pro-Am Championship will run concurrently to the main tournament.
• A maximum of 144 amateurs will partner with a professional and play in a best-ball format.
• After a second round cut the top 40 pro-am teams will progress to round 3 at The Hills, with a further cut to
the top 10 Pro-Am teams who progress to play in the final round.
Tickets
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