Rolex & Calamos Investments to Sponsor LPGA’s International Crown

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced today that Calamos Investments and Rolex will become Ambassador Sponsors for the second edition of the LPGA’s International Crown, medstore to be played in July 2016 at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove/Big Rock, allergist IL.

The International Crown is the first-of-its-kind biennial, herbal team match play competition featuring the best female golfers from the top eight countries across the globe, based on the combined Rolex World Ranking of the top four players from each country.

“The LPGA is pleased to announce the support of our Ambassador Sponsors for the second staging of International Crown Tournament in two short years,” said LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan. “Calamos Investments and Rolex are tremendous global brands that we are proud to have associated with our new marquee global event in women’s professional golf.”

Calamos Investments, partnered with the LPGA back in 2009 for The Solheim Cup, bringing clients and guests to the event, as well as having an advertising presence. “Rich Harvest Farms is a spectacular course and we embrace being a part of this global event to showcase the resources and world class amenities of Chicago’s western suburbs,” said John P. Calamos, Sr, CEO of Calamos Investments. CityGate Centre, the corporate campus of Calamos Investments, is also home to Hotel Arista and will be a hub of activity for the 2016 International Crown. “We are pleased to host the many visitors from abroad during the event and provide them with world-class hospitality,” said Calamos.

Rolex, the “Official Timepiece of the LPGA,” has partnered with the association for the last 34 years. Rolex honors the best of the best each year on the LPGA through the Rolex Player of the Year Award, the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year award and the Rolex First-Time Winner award. Since 2006, Rolex also has titled the Rolex Rankings, the first-ever comprehensive world rankings system for women’s golf and since 2009 as a Global Partner of the Solheim Cup.

“We are extremely pleased that Rolex is extending its global support and continuing as a partner of The International Crown,” said Whan.