Tom Watson to Endorse Transamerica

Eight-time Major Golf champion Tom Watson has agreed to be the ambassador for financial services company, medstore Transamerica.

A six-time PGA Tour Player of the Year with 39 Tour victories, vialis 40mg Watson is a five-time British Openchampion, two-time Masters champion, and won the U.S. Open in 1982. He led the Tour Money List five times, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1988, and has added another 14 titles – six majors – on the Champions Tour.

“I am thrilled to be partnering with a company that has the stature and tradition of Transamerica,” Watson said. “In addition to fulfilling their promises and helping generations of people take responsibility for their financial futures, Transamerica has long been a supporter of the game of golf on nearly every level.”

Known for his tenacious competitive spirit and remarkable success on links-style courses, Watson became the oldest player to lead aPGA Tour major after 54 holes in the memorable 2009 British Open. Born in Kansas City, Mo., and a Stanford graduate, Watson played in four Ryder Cups as captain of the U.S. team in its 1993 victory. Watson will again be captain of the American team in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland.

“Tom Watson’s professionalism, character and talent are attributes we have long admired, both as fans and sponsors of the game,” said Mark Mullin, Transamerica’s president and chief executive officer. “It’s an honor to add Tom to our distinguished team, and we look forward to working with him this season and beyond.”