Golf

UPS announced it is expanding its international golf sponsorship programme by signing on as the official supplier of The Open Championship, one of the most prestigious of the four major championships in professional golf.

18 of golf’s top players are sending a customised brochure detailing the sport’s Olympic bid along with a personal letter reflecting their support to International Olympic Committee members.

In response to demand from golf facilities, the BIGGA Golf Environment Competition has been disbanded and will be relaunched as the Golf Course Environment Awards.

At this year’s Southeast Asian Turfgrass Seminars, The R&A’s Director of Golf Course Management will introduce the concept of sustainability. Steve Isaac will explain why it is essential for the success of golf courses in today's environment.

ESPN and The R&A have reached an eight-year agreement that will place all four rounds of The Open Championship live on ESPN from 2010.

The launch of The Race to Dubai at the HSBC Champions at Shesban International Golf Club in Shnaghai, China on November 6 is to herald the start of “the most momentous season in the history of The European Tour.”