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Slync.io makes five-year title commitment to golf’s Dubai Desert Classic
Logistics software company Slync.io’s agreement to become title sponsor of the Dubai Desert Classic is understood to run for five years, from 2022 to 2026.
Slync.io takes title role at European Tour’s upgraded Dubai Desert Classic
The European Tour has named logistics technology provider Slync.io as the new title sponsor of the Dubai Desert Classic, replacing watch brand Omega in the role
European Tour research flags up potential $7.5m economic boost to event hosts
Golf’s European Tour has unveiled new research into the economic impact of its events on host venues, with analysis suggesting that local businesses stand to benefit from a boost of up to $7.5m (€6.3m).
Luxury car maker Genesis increases title rights fee of co-sanctioned Scottish Open
Korean luxury car brand Genesis will pay more than the previous incumbent, investment brand abrdn, as the new title sponsor of the Scottish Open in a deal announced last week
PGA Tour, European Tour reveal new schedule as Genesis title sponsors Scottish Open
The new strategic alliance between the PGA Tour and European Tour will see three co-sanctioned tournaments on the 2021-22 schedule with one of the events, the Scottish Open, boasting a new title sponsor
Acciona takes on Spanish Open title role to promote sustainable events
Sustainable business consultancy Acciona has been named as the title sponsor of the European Tour’s Spanish Open golf tournament.
Rolex ups European Challenge Tour commitment as Grand Final title sponsor
The European Challenge Tour has named luxury watch band Rolex as title sponsor of the Challenge Tour Grand Final, the finale of the player development tour’s ‘Road to Mallorca’ season.
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Cazoo snaps up two title sponsorships on European Tour’s UK Swing
Online car retailer Cazoo will title sponsor two golf tournaments on the European Tour’s UK Swing – the multi-tournament UK segment on the 2021 Race to Dubai calendar.
Two Circles to manage Ryder Cup Europe ticketing sales in 11-year venture
The Two Circles agency has teamed up with the European Tour and Ryder Cup Europe to launch Tour Consumer Experiences, an 11-year strategic venture that will manage the sales and marketing of all ticketing…
Zoom joins European Tour’s top-tier sponsors
Golf’s European Tour has signed communications platform Zoom as a top-tier official partner.
European Tour heads back to Belgium, Tenerife Championship added to schedule
Golf’s European Tour will return to Belgium for the first time in two years with Antwerp set to host a new tournament sponsored by sealants, adhesives and PU foams manufacturer Soudal.
European Tour postpones returning Open de France
Golf’s European Tour has been forced to postpone the Open de France’s return to its calendar due to the Covid-19 situation in the country.
European Tour seeks to harness PGA Tour ties as Florida events considered
Golf’s European Tour is proposing to address a potential hole in its 2021 calendar by staging tournaments in the United States for the first time.
Record LET schedule features new tournaments, increase in prize money
Golf’s Ladies European Tour (LET) has unveiled a record-breaking 2021 schedule featuring 27 events in 19 different countries, nine new tournaments and an increased prize fund of more than €19m ($23m).
IMG sells stake in European Golf Design
The IMG agency has furthered reduced its connection to golf’s European Tour by selling its 50-per-cent stake in European Golf Design (EGD).
Open de France returns to European Tour calendar
The European Tour has confirmed the return of the Open de France to its calendar, albeit without a title sponsor, as the golf organisation seeks to forge a “new era” for the sport in the country.
European Tour Productions’ 2019 turnover neared £100m as profit rises
European Tour Productions, the Tour’s host broadcast and media-rights sales arm in which the US-based PGA Tour recently agreed to acquire a minority stake, has reported turnover of £99.5m (€110.4m/$134.5m)
Title sponsorless French Open omitted from 2021 European Tour calendar
Golf’s French Open has been dropped from the European Tour calendar for 2021.
The lack of a title sponsor has been cited as one of the reasons for its omission from the 2021 calendar.