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Cadburys tees up deal

Cadbury Schweppes has signed up as naming rights sponsor for the Australian PGA Championship in a new five-year deal.

The deal kicks in as of the 2004 event in Queensland, and runs through until 2008.

Said deputy Premier and Minister for Sport, Terry Mackenroth: "Cadbury Schweppes have already enjoyed a long partnership with PGA, including some great work among the junior ranks in recent years.

"It is wonderful that they have decided to go a step further and come on board as naming rights sponsor for Australia's oldest professional golf tournament.

"And it will be played right here in Queensland - at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast to be precise - until at least 2006.”

This years event takes place between December 11 to 14. It is staged through the Queensland Events Corporation.