World Sport Group agrees Australian PGA partnership
June 21, 2010
World Sport Group agency (WSG) has agreed a five-year partnership with the Australian PGA for the Australian PGA Championship, Australia’s oldest professional golf tournament.
The agreement will see WSG responsible for the delivery of sponsorship and television coverage,as well as professional management and organisation for the season-ending championship on both the PGA Tour of Australasia and the OneAisa Tour.
Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of Australia, Max Garske, said: “The Australian PGA Championship is the oldest professional event on the PGA Tour of Australasia schedule, and our engagement with World Sport Group will ensure the future prosperity of this event for at least the next five years.”
The President of ASEAN & Australia for WSG, Mark Hardess, added: “We are delighted to have forged this long-term partnership relating to the Australian PGA Championship, one of Australia’s premier golf events and a highlight on OneAsia’s calendar. Together with the PGA of Australia, we are committed to continue growing the stature of this prestigious tournament, and delivering a world-class event for sponsors and fans.”