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PGA Tour chips in USA Today partnership - 19th January 2012

The PGA Tour has entered into a five-year official marketing relationship with the USA Today Sports Media Group as it seeks to provide greater exposure for its corporate sponsors.

China to stage golf’s World Ladies Championships - 16th January 2012

China has been announced as the host of an innovative new professional golf tournament, the World Ladies Championships (WLC).

PGA Tour drives home Finchem extension - 12th January 2012

Tim Finchem is set to stay on as commissioner of the PGA Tour for four more years after the golf organisation’s policy board handed the incumbent leader a contract extension that will extend his tenure until June 2016.

Tour celebrates Northern Irish stars through 2012 Irish Open - 9th January 2012

The European Tour has elected to celebrate the success of Northern Irish golf by announcing the return of the Irish Open to the country for the first time in almost 60 years.

European Tour slashes Race to Dubai bonus pool - 6th January 2012

The European Tour has announced details of a “refined” bonus pool for its end-of-season Race to Dubai, which will see the prize fund cut in half from £4.8 million to £2.4 million.

LOTTE deal seals LPGA’s return to Hawaii - 6th January 2012

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) will return to Hawaii this year after announcing a new three-year partnership with LOTTE.

European Tour tees up new Race to Dubai deal - 13th December 2011

The European Tour has ended speculation over the future of its season-ending Race to Dubai by reaching a new multi-faceted, three-year deal with the event’s organisers.

Diageo expands Ryder Cup links - 30th November 2011

Diageo, the alcoholic drinks company that produces Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky, has been unveiled as an official partner of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland.

South Korea to host 2015 Presidents Cup - 17th November 2011

The 2015 edition of the biennial Presidents Cup golf tournament will take place in South Korea.

Woods pens new golf bag deal - 11th November 2011

Tiger Woods has signed an endorsement deal with Florida-based sports nutrition company Fuse Science.