Asian Tour Agrees Deal With Panasonic to Title Sponsor New Japan Event

The Asian Tour has confirmed a deal with Panasonic to become the title sponsor of a new professional golf tournament in Japan this April.

Organisers announced the Panasonic Open Golf Championship will be staged at the Chiba Country Club from April 21 to 24, 2016.

The new tournament will offer the region’s players an opportunity to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.  

Panasonic President, KazuhiroTsuga said: “Panasonic is honoured and delighted to title sponsor the Panasonic Open Golf Championship following an agreement between our corporation, the Japan Golf Tour and Asian Tour.

“With the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro celebrating the return of golf following an absence of 112 years, we felt the timing was perfect for us to relaunch a new event in Japan which will contribute immensely towards a new era for golf in our region.”

Asian Tour Commissioner Kyi Hla Han said: “The new tournament is a welcome addition to our 2016 Schedule as it will mean that players from both Tours will have another event to earn world ranking points to qualify for the Olympic Games.”

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