Volvo Ireland has been named the title sponsor of the 2013 Golf Digest Volvo Open. The two brands, Volvo and Golf Digest, have collaborated with each other over the past few years and have hosted the Golf Digest Volvo Top 100 Ranked Golf Courses in Ireland for the last two.
"Volvo has a strong heritage and connection with golf both internationally and here in Ireland," commented Adrian Yeates, Managing Director of Volvo Ireland. "Volvo Cars Ireland is delighted to be the new title sponsor, and we look forward to working with Golf Digest during the year."
The aim of the competition is to discover amateur golfing talent; where the winner will go on to compete to be crowned the Volvo World Golf Champion at the Volvo World Golf Challenge in January 2014. In addition, those who make it through to the World Challenge will have the chance to compete against European Tour professional golfers. The event is described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for golf enthusiasts worldwide, as they play televised games alongside pro golfers.
The first contest of the 2013 Golf Digest Volvo Open kicked off on 22nd March at the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, with the next tournament set for the Montgomerie Course at Carton House on Sunday 28th April. The remainder of the contests will take place across Ireland's, with the Grand Final planned for the 4th and 5th November back at Carton House, but this time on the O Meara Course.
More information about the competitions can be found on www.golfdigestevents.ie and www.volvoworldgolfchallenge.com.