http://www.sportbusiness.com/sport/golf/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166781/pro-golf-tour-of-india-signs-exclusive-partnership-deal Sport 18, the sport’s marketing division of Indian media conglomerate Network 18, and US-based network, CNBC-TV18, have agreed an exclusive partnership deal with the Professional Golf Tour of India. Events India Golf TV Rights Mon, 12 May 2008 10:47:17 +0100 mglendinning 166781 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166713/nbc-sports-to-air-us-open-in-primetime NBC Sports will schedule the final round of this year's US Open golf tournament in primetime for the first time thanks to the event’s west coast location. Media United States Broadcast Golf Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:47:46 +0100 mglendinning 166713 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166698/pga-tour-completes-s-t-conference-sponsorship-panel-line-up Paul Johnson, Senior Vice President of New Media at the US PGA TOUR will be joining the post-lunch panel discussion entitled ‘Creating new opportunities for sports sponsors through technology’ at Sport and Technology: The Conference 2008, in association with BT Media and Broadcast, on 13 June 2008 at BT Centre in London. Events United Kingdom United States Golf Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:11:57 +0100 msherlock 166698 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166689/eds-extends-byron-nelson-championship-deal Technology services company EDS has extended its commitment as title sponsor of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship PGA Tour event with the sponsorship now running through 2014. Marketing United States Golf Sponsorship Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:54:39 +0100 mglendinning 166689 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166676/emirates-renews-sponsorship-of-bmw-asian-open Emirates Airline agreed a deal to become the Official Airline of the BMW Asian Open 2008 golf tournament - the fifth year in succession that the company has been a sponsorship partner of the event. Marketing China Golf Sponsorship Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:04:14 +0100 msherlock 166676 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166666/dubai-world-championship-selects-norman-designed-course The ‘Earth’ golf course in Dubai, designed by Greg Norman, is to host the world’s richest golf tournament, the Dubai World Championship, which has a prize fund of $10 million. Events UAE Events Golf Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:03:11 +0100 mglendinning 166666 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166631/pga-tour-backs-golf-for-olympic-inclusion Golf's bid to return to the Olympic schedule after an absence of more than a hundred years was boosted when the PGA Tour’s commissioner Tim Finchem announced his support for the idea. Events Golf Summer Olympics Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:26:39 +0100 msherlock 166631 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166323/espn-star-sports-renews-rights-for-golf-s-masters ESPN Star Sports acquired the TV rights across Asia for the Masters for next three years, from 2008 to 2010. Media Asia Broadcast Golf TV Rights Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:42:01 +0000 msherlock 166323 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166259/golf-s-open-championship-boosts-economic-growth The 2007 Open Golf Championship at Carnoustie contributed £14 million to the local economy. Events United Kingdom Event Management Golf Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:09:04 +0000 msherlock 166259 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164157/kpmg-signs-up-mickelson KPMG LLP, the US audit, tax and advisory firm, has signed a three-year global sponsorship agreement with Phil Mickelson, the No. 2 ranked golfer in the world. Marketing United States Golf Sponsorship Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:39:40 +0000 mglendinning 164157 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163931/phoenix-coyotes-to-sponsor-pga-golfer National Hockey League team, the Phoenix Coyotes, agreed a one-year sponsorship deal with PGA Tour golfer Jeff Quinney. Marketing United States Golf Ice Hockey Sponsorship Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:11:44 +0000 msherlock 163931 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163610/neo-sports-wins-us-pga-tv-rights Indian sports channel Neo Sports Plus acquired the TV rights for the US PGA Tour in a two-year deal covering 2008 and 2009 with the Professional Golf Association. Media India Broadcast Golf TV Rights Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:06:57 +0000 msherlock 163610 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163106/trump-gets-green-light-for-golf-course-plan Donald Trump's controversial £2 billion golf complex in Scotland has been given the green light by local councillors. Events United Kingdom Golf Sports Tourism Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:43:46 +0000 mglendinning 163106 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163104/woods-to-sit-out-the-race-to-dubai Tiger Woods has elected not to take part in the European Tour's Dubai World Championship, the new end-of-season tournament with prize money of $10m. Events UAE Events Golf Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:30:36 +0000 mglendinning 163104 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163081/at-t-ends-atlanta-event-title-sponsorship-after-2008 AT&T will end its title sponsorship of golf’s PGA Tour AT&T Classic at TPC Sugarloaf after the 2008 event. Events United States Golf Sponsorship Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:23:23 +0000 msherlock 163081 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163059/japanese-and-australian-golf-tours-plan-asia-circuit-for-2009 The Japanese Islands Golf Tour Organisation and the PGA Tour of Australasia are reported to have signed a memoranda of understanding to create a OneAsia Tour. Events Asia Australia Japan Events Golf Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:08:18 +0000 msherlock 163059 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163046/de-vere-agrees-deal-for-pga-seniors-championship The PGA Seniors Championship agreed a deal with De Vere to return as title sponsor. The tournament will take place in a new venue and with a substantially increased prize fund for its 52nd staging in 2008. Marketing United Kingdom Golf Sponsorship Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:23:44 +0000 msherlock 163046 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162997/setanta-raises-financial-war-chest Setanta Sports has raised an extra €130 million according to UK media reports to finance its rights acquisitions. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Finance Football Soccer Golf TV Rights Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:27:08 +0000 msherlock 162997 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162976/finchem-welcomes-euro-tour-cash-boost US PGA Tour CEO Tim Finchem says the European Tour's new £4.88m ($10m) Dubai World Championship will help end complaints that high prize money in America is harming golf. Events UAE Events Golf Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:41:22 +0000 mglendinning 162976 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162971/trump-on-course-1billion-golf-resort US real estate developer Donald Trump has Won ‘outline approval’ from local councilors in Scotland to build 'the world's greatest' golf attraction. Events United Kingdom Golf Stadia & Facilities Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:11:19 +0000 mglendinning 162971 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162957/european-tour-s-richest-event-ever-at-20-million Golf’s European Tour is to stage the game’s richest ever tournament worth $20 million in Dubai in 2009. Events Middle East Event Management Golf Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:29:59 +0000 msherlock 162957 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162917/seven-extends-australian-open-rights-deal The Seven Network and Tennis Australia agreed a deal to extend Seven's coverage of the Australian Open until 2014. Media Australia Golf TV Rights Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:54:41 +0000 mglendinning 162917 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162863/canadian-open-banks-new-sponsorship-deal Royal Bank of Canada agreed a deal to sponsor golf’s Canadian Open until 2012. Marketing Canada Golf Sponsorship Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:55:07 +0000 msherlock 162863 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162764/tiger-woods-brands-gatorade-drink Pepsico's Gatorade will launch ‘Gatorade Tiger’, a new drink developed in conjunction with golfing superstar Tiger Woods, early next year. Marketing United States Golf Sponsorship Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:00:49 +0100 mglendinning 162764 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162756/bbc-sport-extends-masters-contract The 21-year relationship between BBC Sport and The Masters will continue for another three year after the public broadcaster inked a new deal with Augusta National Golf Club up to and including 2010. Media United Kingdom Golf TV Rights Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:54:21 +0100 mglendinning 162756 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162617/emirates-sponsors-australian-pga-championship Emirates Airline,will be the official airline and major sponsor of the Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship. Marketing Australia Golf Sponsorship Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:42:16 +0100 nicolarogers 162617 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162598/volvo-sponsors-the-alfred-dunhill-links-championship-2007 Volvo Car UK will be the official partner of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which takes place from 4-7 October 2007. Marketing United Kingdom Golf Sponsorship Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:22:29 +0100 nicolarogers 162598 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162493/fbr-put-five-years-onto-arizona-golf-deal Investment bank the Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group (FBR) has confirmed it has extended its title sponsorship deal of one of the PGA Tour’s best-attended tournaments. Events United States Golf Sponsorship Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:01:48 +0100 cbritcher 162493 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162463/tour-row-talks-look-to-thaw-golfing-relations Hopes of a resolve in the row between golf’s governing bodies the Asian Tour and European Tour are edging closer. Events India Administration Golf Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:04:27 +0100 cbritcher 162463 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162389/pga-com-sets-record-streaming-and-traffic-numbers Turner Sports said that PGA.com, the official site of the PGA of America, saw record-breaking video streaming and page views during its four days of PGA Championship live coverage. Media United States Broadcast Golf Internet Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:08:38 +0100 msherlock 162389 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162221/south-american-golf-becomes-pga-tour-associate South American professional golf’s governing body - Tour de las Americas (TLA) - has become an associate member of the International Federation of PGA Tours. Events Venezuela Federations Golf Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:30:48 +0100 mglendinning 162221 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162217/mastercard-signs-as-senior-open-presenting-sponsor MasterCard Worldwide has signed with the European Seniors Tour and the R&A to become the new presenting sponsor of the Senior Open Championship, starting with the 2008 Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club, Scotland. Events United Kingdom Golf Sponsorship Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:18:23 +0100 mglendinning 162217 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162134/sky-sports-strikes-back-in-uk-tv-golf-battle Sky Sports has won the exclusive UK rights to screen the Ryder Cup in 2010 and 2012 and extended its coverage of the PGA European Tour for a further four years as the battle for the subscription fees of the UK’s golf fans takes another turn. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Golf TV Rights Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:38:13 +0100 msherlock 162134 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162096/ballantine-s-whisky-to-sponsor-asian-golf-tournament Parallel Media Group has signed a three-year deal with global whisky brand, Ballantine’s, as the title sponsor for a new European Tour golf tournament held in Korea. Marketing South Korea Golf Sponsorship Wed, 4 Jul 2007 09:48:43 +0100 nicolarogers 162096 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162095/zurich-extends-title-sponsorship-of-new-orleans-pga-event Zurich Financial Services Group agreed a deal to sponsor the New Orleans annual PGA event for another two years, extending the deal to 2010. Marketing United States Golf Sponsorship Wed, 4 Jul 2007 09:47:04 +0100 nicolarogers 162095 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162087/r-a-increase-prize-fund-for-the-open Organisers of The Open say the winner of golf’s major will pocket an increased prize cheque of £750,000. Events United Kingdom Events Golf Wed, 4 Jul 2007 06:11:48 +0100 cbritcher 162087 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162022/finchem-calls-for-golf-drug-test-unity PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem has urged the sport to crack down on the use of performance enhancing drugs by implementing one universal policy. Events United States Golf Sports Governance Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:13:03 +0100 cbritcher 162022 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161948/dubai-sports-city-unveils-international-events-strategy Dubai Sports City unveiled its strategy to bring a share of the global sports business market to the UAE. Events UAE Cricket Event Management Federations Football Soccer Golf Hockey Hospitality Rugby Tennis Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:37:39 +0100 msherlock 161948 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161895/european-tour-considers-joining-forces-with-other-tours Golf’s European Tour is reported to be planning to join forces with other world tours in order create a really attractive international schedule. Events Europe Event Management Golf Tue, 29 May 2007 10:13:57 +0100 msherlock 161895 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161876/genworth-financial-sponsors-european-tour-stats Financial security company, Genworth Financial, has signed a five-year agreement to become the new Official Sponsor of The European Tour Statistics programme. Events Golf Sponsorship Wed, 23 May 2007 10:31:35 +0100 mglendinning 161876 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161825/kingspan-group-sponsors-golf-s-irish-open Kingspan Group agreed a deal to become the Official Sponsor of the 2007 Irish Open. Marketing Ireland Golf Sponsorship Fri, 11 May 2007 09:58:42 +0100 msherlock 161825 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161703/mitsubishi-electric-partners-pga-tour Mitsubishi Electric and golf’s PGA Tour agreed a three-year official marketing partnership. Marketing United States Golf Sponsorship Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:31:16 +0100 msherlock 161703 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161450/barclays-bank-on-scottish-open Financial firm Barclays has confirmed it will continue as title sponsor of the European Tour’s Scottish Open. Events United Kingdom Golf Sponsorship Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:23:24 +0000 cbritcher 161450 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161426/bmw-teams-up-with-the-hsbc-new-zealand-pga BMW agreed a deal to sponsor the HSBC NZ PGA tournament, adding the event to its other high-profile golf sponsorships of the BMW International Open in Germany, BMW Asia Open and the BMW Golf Cup International in Australia. Marketing New Zealand Golf Sponsorship Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:20:13 +0000 msherlock 161426 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161418/taylormade-adidas-signs-up-chinese-golf The China Golf Association and TaylorMade-adidas Golf (TMaG) agreed a new deal under which the manufacturer will supply China's national golf teams. Marketing China Golf Sponsorship Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:09:48 +0000 msherlock 161418 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161394/pga-tour-s-international-set-to-be-cancelled The International, held in Denver and known for its unique scoring system, is set to be removed from the PGA Tour schedule because of a lack of corporate sponsorship. Events United States Golf Sponsorship Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:57:03 +0000 msherlock 161394 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161250/eurosport-recruits-new-comms-chief Amy Sloane-Pinel has been appointed communications director for Eurosport worldwide. Events France Broadcast Golf Thu, 1 Feb 2007 06:13:16 +0000 cbritcher 161250 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161220/don-t-bank-on-hsbc-for-world-match-play Golf’s World Match Play Championship has lost its title sponsor after banking giant the HSBC announced it was pulling the plug early on its deal. Events United Kingdom Golf Sponsorship Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:13:24 +0000 cbritcher 161220 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161191/omega-title-sponsors-golf-s-world-cup Omega further extended its involvement in golf with a deal to become title sponsor of the Mission Hills World Cup. Marketing China Events Golf Sponsorship Sports Tourism Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:18:54 +0000 msherlock 161191 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161145/markaz-to-sponsor-for-qatar-masters The Kuwait Financial Centre Markaz agreed a deal to sponsor the Commercialbank Qatar Masters golf tournament. Marketing Qatar Events Golf Sponsorship Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:57:11 +0000 msherlock 161145 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161144/pods-to-sponsor-pga-event Storage company PODS signed a six-year deal to sponsor Tampa Bay's PGA Tour event. Marketing Australia Canada United Kingdom United States Golf Sponsorship Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:51:53 +0000 msherlock 161144 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161008/pga-tour-kicks-off-new-format-for-tv-gains The 2007 US PGA Tour teed off this week with its new TV rights partners and its new format, the FedEx Cup. United States Broadcast Golf Fri, 5 Jan 2007 09:18:25 +0000 msherlock 161008 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161002/input-media-broadcast-centre-set-for-setanta-launch UK production company Input Media’s Production Centre will launch the new Setanta Golf channel on 08 January, with further Setanta channels to follow over the next few months. United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Golf Thu, 4 Jan 2007 09:51:27 +0000 msherlock 161002 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160993/sky-sports-2006-more-sport-than-ever-before UK pay-broadcaster SKY SPORTS broadcast a total of 40,638 hours of sport in 2006, offering more programming in the past twelve months than any previous year. United Kingdom Broadcast Cricket Football Soccer Golf Rugby Tennis Tue, 2 Jan 2007 10:03:50 +0000 msherlock 160993 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160970/perth-secures-lexus-cup Perth has won the right to host the 2007 international women’s golf event, the Lexus Cup. Australia Events Golf Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:10:20 +0000 cbritcher 160970 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160968/big-names-line-up-for-golfex-dubai Representatives of all golf’s major tours as well as commercial industry heavyweights will come together when GolfEx Dubai 2007 takes to the floor at the Madinat Conference Centre on January 28-29. Qatar Events Golf Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:07:46 +0000 cbritcher 160968 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160966/cnn-tunes-in-for-qatar-masters Media giant CNN International has signed up as sponsor for the 2007 Commercialbank Qatar Masters. Qatar Golf Sponsorship Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:11:45 +0000 cbritcher 160966 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160953/ireland-win-right-to-host-2011-solheim-cup The Ladies European Tour has confirmed the 2011 Solheim Cup will be staged at Killeen Castle in Ireland - a venue not expected to open until 2008. Ireland Golf Stadia & Facilities Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:19:37 +0000 cbritcher 160953 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160948/iec-secure-bangkok-golf-rights IEC in Sports has been appointed to handle international TV rights for The Royal Trophy – a Ryder Cup-style contest between teams from Europe and Asia. Thailand Broadcast Golf Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:12:04 +0000 cbritcher 160948 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160879/bt-signs-live-premier-league-deal UK telecoms company BT agreed a tie-up with Irish sports broadcaster Setanta that will allow it to broadcast live Premiership football matches as well as other top sport. United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Golf Mon, 4 Dec 2006 09:49:39 +0000 msherlock 160879 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160833/telkom-sponsors-womens-golf Telkom Business signed a three-year deal to sponsor golf’s Women's World Cup of Golf. South Africa Golf Sponsorship Mon, 27 Nov 2006 09:49:15 +0000 msherlock 160833 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160802/scandianavian-agency-signs-up-athletes Scandinavian marketing agency SportBusinessNordic set up a new business division and signed agreements to represent a number of sporting talents in golf, ice-hockey and tennis. Golf Ice Hockey Marketing Research Sponsorship Tennis Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:26:43 +0000 msherlock 160802 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160761/grassroots-legacy-from-welsh-ryder-cup Welsh Sports Minister Alun Pugh said there would be a cash injection of more than half a million pounds for grassroots golf projects in Wales. United Kingdom Events Finance Golf Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:40:18 +0000 msherlock 160761 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160726/thailand-open-postponed-due-to-sponsorship-issues Golf’s 2006 Thailand has been postponed because of the introduction of a new law banning the advertising of alcoholic drinks in the country. Thailand Events Golf Sponsorship Tue, 7 Nov 2006 08:59:25 +0000 msherlock 160726 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160690/bbc-sport-signs-new-deal-for-the-masters BBC SPORT renewed its contract to broadcast exclusive, live television coverage of the Masters golf tournament, from Augusta, Georgia. United Kingdom United States Broadcast Golf Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:35:04 +0000 msherlock 160690 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160666/commerce-bank-extends-its-title-sponsorship-agreement-to-2009 Commerce Bank extended its title sponsorship of the Commerce Bank Championship with US golf’s Champions Tour until 2009. United States Golf Sponsorship Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:42:26 +0100 msherlock 160666 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160620/palmer-extends-endorsement-deal He may be about to retire from tournament golf, but the man whose handshake with IMG founder Mark McCormack initiated modern day sports marketing still has commercial appeal. United States Golf Sponsorship Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:16:14 +0100 cbritcher 160620 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160567/setanta-to-be-on-freeview Irish sports broadcaster Setanta agreed a deal to make its sports channels available via Freeview boxes that can receive subscription services. Ireland United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Golf Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:47:30 +0100 msherlock 160567 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160503/china-to-host-golf-world-cup-in-2007-and-2008 The International Federation of PGA Tours announced that Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China will stage the WGC World Cup in 2007 and 2008. China Events Golf Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:05:10 +0100 msherlock 160503 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160478/turner-sports-and-nbc-provide-online-ryder-cup Turner Sports and NBC Sports, the US Ryder Cup broadcaster, will produce and distribute online streaming video content for the 2006 Ryder Cup tournament. United States Broadcast Golf Technology Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:41:31 +0100 msherlock 160478 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160418/ids-and-avanti-to-handle-setanta-ad-sales Dublin-based broadcaster Setanta has signed up digital television sales house IDS and out-of-home screen company Avanti Screenmedia to handle its advertising and sponsorship sales. United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Golf Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:09:28 +0100 msherlock 160418 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160410/european-tour-and-sky-produce-hdtv-ryder-cup European Tour Productions will produce The Ryder Cup for the first time ever in High Definition format. Israel United Kingdom United States Broadcast Golf Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:56:52 +0100 msherlock 160410 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160342/setanta-sports-to-launch-golf-channel-at-input-media Setanta Sports and Input Media have entered into exclusive pre-contractual discussions to build and operate a transmission suite at Input Media’s Production Centre in West London. United Kingdom Administration Broadcast Golf Mon, 4 Sep 2006 10:40:05 +0100 msherlock 160342 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160320/new-cfo-for-greens-worldwide US sports marketing and management firm Greens Worldwide have appointed a new chief financial officer. American Football Finance Golf Marketing Research Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:36:00 +0100 admin 160320 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160296/ryder-cup-boost-for-irish-food-sector The Irish food board, Bord Bia, expects its sponsorship of next month’s Ryder Cup to deliver a €5 million boost for the Irish food and drinks industry. Ireland Golf Sponsorship Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:37:00 +0100 newslines 160296 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160297/ryder-cup-security-stepped-up Golf fans attending the Ryder Cup in Ireland next month have been told they will face tougher-than-ever security checks – and will be banned from brining in mobile phones or cameras. United States Golf Tue, 22 Aug 2006 05:51:00 +0100 newslines 160297 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160209/electrolux-signs-deal-to-sponsor-golfs-solheim-cup Home appliance brand Electrolux has become an official partner of the ladies golf tournament, the Solheim Cup. Sweden Golf Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:29:02 +0100 admin 160209 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160198/tnt-televises-online-coverage-of-pga-championship US cable channel Turner Network Television (TNT) will provide live coverage of the 88th PGA Championship on cable and online. Broadcast Events Golf Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:17:39 +0100 admin 160198 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160183/volvo-signs-up-for-nz-open Car manufacturer Volvo confirmed it is to sponsor November's New Zealand Golf Open at Gulf Harbour. New Zealand Events Golf Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:35:52 +0100 admin 160183 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160181/racing-uk-teams-up-with-setanta-sports Setanta Sports, the UK’s largest independent sports broadcaster, and Racing UK, the premier horse racing channel owned by 30 leading racecourses, signed a three-and-a-half year channel bundling agreement. Ireland Broadcast Football Soccer Golf Horse Racing Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:21:36 +0100 admin 160181 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160123/tnt-and-pga-com-to-offer-broadband-coverage US broadcaster Turner Network Television and PGA.com will partner on 11 hours of live Internet coverage of the 2006 PGA Championship August 17-21. Broadcast Golf Technology Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:59:25 +0100 admin 160123 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159701/golf-podcast-tees-off A weekly golf show, produced by TWI and sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, is the latest podcast to hit the iTunes site. United Kingdom Golf Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:12:08 +0100 admin 159701 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160092/record-open-attendance This year's British Open golf at Hoylake attracted a new record attendance figure for the event in England with 230,000 fans watching the action. United Kingdom Golf Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:42:16 +0100 admin 160092 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160042/jeld-wen-to-sponsor-golf-s-players-championship Window company Jeld-Wen agreed a deal to sponsor the US PGA Tour Players Championship for the next six years. Golf Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:26:33 +0100 admin 160042 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160024/report-says-tourism-to-be-hit-by-london-2012 A new report from the European Tour Operators Association says that the London tourism industry will suffer a decline rather than receive a boost because of the 2012 Olympics. “There is no strong link between hosting sporting events and increased tourism” says the ETOA. Australia Greece South Korea United Kingdom Events Golf Marketing Research Thu, 6 Jul 2006 10:12:22 +0100 admin 160024 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159980/anheuser-busch-toasts-new-nbc-agreement Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch has secured alcohol category exclusivity during NBC broadcasts of the Super Bowl in 2009 and 2012. Bowls Broadcast Events Golf Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:46:55 +0100 admin 159980 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159979/bmw-drives-ahead-with-pga-tour-deal Car giant BMW has announced a six-year partnership agreement with the PGA Tour and the US’ Western Golf Association (WGA) to create the BMW Championship. Golf Marketing Research Sailing Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:57:34 +0100 admin 159979 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159965/trump-extends-uspgt-sponsorship Billionaire entrepreneur Donald Trump has agreed a five-year strategic partnership with the US Pro Golf Tour. Golf Marketing Research Sponsorship Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:32:12 +0100 admin 159965 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159964/ing-renews-title-sponsorship Global financial services company ING has returned as the title sponsor of the ING Par-3 Shootout with ESPN. Events Golf Marketing Research Sponsorship Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:25:17 +0100 admin 159964 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159927/sorenstam-s-fears-over-lpga-future The world’s number one woman golfer has expressed concerns over the future of the LPGA after a spate of executive departures. Administration American Football Golf Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:59:17 +0100 admin 159927 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159889/seven-bid-for-solheim-cup The Ladies European Tour has confirmed seven countries have made bids to host the 2011 Solheim Cup. Ireland Italy Norway Spain Sweden United Kingdom Administration Golf Mon, 5 Jun 2006 18:51:20 +0100 admin 159889 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159865/mfs-secure-event-with-multi-million-dollar-deal Financial services firm MFS has signed a four-year deal as principal sponsor of the Women’s Australian Open – a deal which will revive the tournament next year after a two-year absence. Australia Golf Sponsorship Tennis Tue, 30 May 2006 19:14:31 +0100 admin 159865 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159853/couples-holes-ecco-shoe-endorsement Golfer Fred Couples has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Danish shoemaker Ecco. Golf Sponsorship Thu, 25 May 2006 19:45:54 +0100 admin 159853 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159769/woods-settles-yacht-lawsuit A multi-million dollar lawsuit brought by Tiger Woods against the builders of his luxury $20m yacht has been settled. Golf Power Boating Mon, 8 May 2006 19:24:25 +0100 admin 159769 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159767/payne-is-new-masters-chief Hootie Johnson, chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters tournament, is to step down from the position later this month. United States Broadcast Education Golf Sun, 7 May 2006 16:04:19 +0100 admin 159767 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159760/jjb-snaps-up-golf-tv-group High Street sports retailer JJB Sports has snapped up UK-based The Golf TV Group in a deal worth £3.3m. Golf Thu, 4 May 2006 19:44:12 +0100 admin 159760 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159720/getty-tees-up-new-golf-deal Photographic agency Getty Images has signed an exclusive new four-year agreement with golf’s European Tour. Broadcast Golf Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:04:05 +0100 admin 159720 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159692/ryder-cup-format-up-for-review Plans are being considered to extend golf's Ryder Cup to four days from the traditional three. Ireland United Kingdom Administration Finance Golf Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:34:08 +0100 admin 159692 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159690/philips-look-to-give-williams-cutting-edge Philips shavers have agreed a partnership deal to become the Male Shaving Partner of the WilliamsF1 team in 2006. Germany Ireland Netherlands New Zealand Football Soccer Golf Marketing Research Rugby Sailing Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:29:07 +0100 admin 159690 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159683/european-tour-in-asian-prize-money-hike Golf's European Tour has put up $100,000 to boost prize money for next month's inaugural Aamby Valley Masters in India. India Indonesia Education Events Golf Sponsorship Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:30:10 +0100 admin 159683 at http://www.sportbusiness.com