Paul Mcginley Unveils Allianz Golf Camp
As the season’s third major tees off at Muirfield today, Allianz has announced a new mentoring scheme giving young golfers around the world the chance to take part in a special 5-day golfing adventure at St Andrews Links.
The “Allianz Golf Camp” is designed to celebrate the power of mentoring in golf and will take place at the home of golf from 14th to 18th September.
Players wanting to take part must register their application via facebook.com/AllianzGolf before 19th August, with a total of 15 pairs – each consisting of one young novice and their respective adult mentor – will be chosen by the Allianz golf mentors, 2014 European Ryder Cup Captain, Paul McGinley, and LPGA and LET Tours player, Beatriz Recari.
Recari, recently announced as an ambassador for Allianz, will attend the camp to provide training and expert tips alongside professional coaches from St Andrews Links Golf Academy.
McGinley, a long-time golf ambassador for Allianz, has extended his involvement and will share his experience and knowledge with fans via the online gathering point, facebook.com/AllianzGolf.
‘I am delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Allianz Golf Camp 2013,’ said Paul McGinley. ‘I really encourage everyone who mentors or is mentored in golf to apply now for the chance to train and play at St Andrews Links. I first became interested in golf thanks to my dad and we both in turn pass on what we know to my children, making golf a real family affair for the McGinley’s. So I know first-hand just what a powerful thing mentoring can be in opening golf up to a new generation of player.’
The Allianz Golf Camp is part of a new global initiative from Allianz, called “Live life in full swing”.
Dr. Christian Deuringer, head of global brand management, Allianz SE, said: ‘We are delighted to announce the Allianz Golf Camp, which will be an exciting event open to everyone in the global golfing community. Golf inspires us, because it is not only a great sport, but also a way to spend quality time together and strengthen social bonds.’
‘For Allianz, the power of community and sharing is something we believe in. That’s why the Allianz Golf Camp will see experienced golfers playing and training together with youngsters: sharing their experience and inspiring each other. Along with our partner St Andrews Links, we look forward to welcoming our winning golfers to Scotland in September.’
This year Allianz also announced partnerships with the Women’s British Open 2013 and the Solheim Cup 2015.
