Ballantine\u2019s, the No.1 whisky in Europe and the No.2 ultra-premium and prestige Scotch whisky range in Asia-Pacific, has reinforced its association with golf by renewing its sponsorship of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open for a further two years.<\/p>\n
Recognised as of one Scotland\u2019s most iconic golfing events, this year\u2019s Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open will take place from 11-14 July 2013 at Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness – close to Ballantine\u2019s spiritual home, the Glenburgie Distillery – for the third year in a row.<\/p>\n
The news of the brand\u2019s extended golf sponsorship follows the hugely successful 2013 Ballantine\u2019s Championship, which took place in South Korea last month and was won in style by Australian Brett Rumford after an exciting three-way playoff. Rumford went on to win the Volvo China Open the following week, becoming the first Australian in 41 years to win back-to-back European Tour titles.<\/p>\n
The global reach of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open was a significant factor in Ballantine\u2019s decision to renew its sponsorship, with the key objective of building brand awareness in key markets worldwide while also strengthening the brand\u2019s golfing association. Ballantine\u2019s presence at this year\u2019s tournament will include branded bars for spectators, prominent on-course signage and player awards, including a bottle of Ballantine\u2019s 12 Year Old for an eagle on the 12th hole and a bottle of Ballantine\u2019s 17 Year Old for the lowest daily round.<\/p>\n
Ballantine\u2019s Global Brand Director, Peter Moore, comments; \u201cBallantine\u2019s and golf share a strong historical and geographical heritage that continues to leave a lasting impression on the world, so we\u2019re delighted to be extending our support of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open for another two years. This prestigious tournament highlights to the world the connection between Scotland and golf and, with our sponsorship, we aim to celebrate the core values that Ballantine\u2019s shares with this great sport; integrity, originality, inner strength and tradition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Last year\u2019s Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open winner, India\u2019s Jeev Milkha Singh, clinched the title in a closely-fought final round against Italy\u2019s Francesco Molinari. He was rewarded for his outstanding performance with a coveted bottle of Ballantine\u2019s 30 Year Old in the tournament\u2019s landmark 30th year. The 2013 tournament is expected to attract a world-class field once again, following the participation of golf stars such as Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald, Phil Mickelson and Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Olaz\u00e1bal in the 2012 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.<\/p>\n
Ballantine\u2019s association with golf started in 1960 when the first Ballantine\u2019s Tournament took place at Wentworth Club. More than fifty years later, Ballantine\u2019s is the title sponsor of the high-profile Ballantine\u2019s Championship, one of Asia\u2019s leading golf tournaments and part of the prestigious European Tour, and has been an official sponsor of the Scottish Open since 2007.<\/p>\n
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