Hsbc Renews Open Deal
HSBC has renewed its agreement as patron of the Open, continuing as the official banking partner of the championship for a further five years.
Announced at the 144th Open at St Andrews, the partnership forms part of a wider portfolio of HSBC-sponsored golf tournaments, including the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai and the HSBC Women’s Champions in Singapore.
The bank is also involved in UK-based youth development and grassroots programmes, which includes working with the Golf Foundation on the HSBC Golf Roots initiative to promote golf in schools.
Peter Dawson, chief executive, The R&A, said: “We are delighted that HSBC has renewed its agreement and will continue as patron of the Open. HSBC is a valued partner for the Championship and we very much appreciate their continuing commitment.
“In addition to their support for the Open, HSBC has made an outstanding contribution to the development of golf around the world.”
Giles Morgan, global head of sponsorship and events, HSBC, added: “Our commitment to golf globally stretches back to 2003, and right at the heart of this is our partnership with The R&A.
“We have sponsored over 40 professional golf tournaments around the world and the Open creates a centre of gravity for this portfolio at every level, from grassroots to elite.
“Today represents a landmark moment for HSBC and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with The R&A and the world’s oldest Championship.”
The Open 2015 is due to conclude on Sunday 19th July, although the start of day two was delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
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