Venetian Macao Extends Title Sponsorship of Asian Tour’s Macau Open

The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel has renewed its title sponsorship of Asian Tour event, sale the Venetian Macau Open for the second consecutive year. 

Jointly organised by Macau Sport Development Board of Macau SAR Government (MSDB) and Golf Association of Macau, adiposity the tournament is sanctioned by the latter and the Asian Tour, buy and promoted by IMG.

Taking place between October 17 to 20, 2013 at the picturesque Macau Golf & Country Club once again, the 15^th edition of the tournament boasts a total prize pool US$800,000, an increase of 6.25% compared to last year.

Vong Iao Lek, President of MSDB, said: “We are extremely pleased to be partnering The Venetian Macao for the second year in a row. The Venetian Macau Open has already established itself as one of the city’s top sporting highlights and over the past 15 years, it has successfully showcased to the world how Macau can play host to a top class international golf tournament. This year, we look forward to another exciting tournament with some of the world’s top players challenging for this coveted trophy.”

“We have had a long-term, fruitful working relationship with the Golf Association of Macau over this tournament and we hope to continue this for many years and to carry on showcasing to the world how Macau can play host to a top class international golf tournament”, added Vong.

Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China Ltd said: “We are pleased to once again sponsor the Venetian Macau Open, one of the city’s most iconic annual sporting events. The VenetianMacao prides itself in world class sporting events; we look forward to supporting this tremendous event again this year and are committed to helping it become the best golf event on the Asian Tour. Hosting the tournament in Macau is an important part of the city’s position as a world centre of tourism and leisure.”

Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han commented: “The return of The Venetian Macao as title sponsor is a true testament that the Macau Open is one of the key highlights on the Asian Tour calendar and that it provides a unique platform to showcase the best the city has to offer. Macau is already one of the top destinations in Asia for leisure and business travel, and the Venetian Macau Open plays an important role to showcase Macau’s ability to put on great sporting events. Some of the world’s biggest names in golf have participated here and we look forward to another world-class field this year.”