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Top Scots Touring Golf Pros Back New SGU Fundraising Event

Posted by Big G under General, Latest Golf News, Mens Amateur, Mens Amateur Golf, Scotch Corner

Leading professional golfers Sam Torrance, Marc Warren and Scott Drummond are giving their backing to a new SGU golf event which will raise money to support the development of Scotland’s future golf stars.

UBS - sponsors of the inagural Great Scottish Pro-Am

Sam Torrance will headline the 2007 UBS Great Scottish Pro-Am

The UBS Great Scottish Pro-Am, the Scottish Golf Union’s first official pro-am event, will take place on Monday 8 October with many of Scotland’s leading professional and amateur stars taking part. The inaugural event will be sponsored by UBS Wealth Management, one of the world’s leading financial firms, who are demonstrating their commitment to junior golf in Scotland with a significant investment.

Former Ryder Cup captain Torrance will headline the event on his signature course, whilst new Johnnie Walker Champion Warren and 2004 PGA Champion Drummond are also giving up their time to take part.

Recent SGU graduates Lloyd Saltman and Richie Ramsay – both now converts to the professional ranks – will join Challenge Tour stars Andrew McArthur and George Murray, as well as former Ryder Cup man Andrew Coltart to support youngsters aiming to follow in their footsteps. Ladies European Tour player Clare Queen and rising starlet Carly Booth will represent Scotland’s ladies. A total of 24 leading Scottish players will host the teams, made up of UBS guests and several other major Scottish corporate partners.

Hamish Grey, Chief Executive of the SGU, is delighted to get the backing of a major new sponsor, as well as Scotland’s professional golfers:

“We are very grateful to UBS for their fantastic support of this new event, which will contribute greatly to the continued development of young amateur golfers in Scotland.”

“Many of the players taking part have come through the amateur ranks, and we are delighted that they are putting something back into the game by taking part in the Pro-Am. We hope this event will grow in future and we aim to get the support of more of our stars, past and present, in the years ahead.” he added.

Colin Aitken, Location Head of UBS Wealth Management in Scotland said: “We are thrilled to be the principal sponsor of the UBS Great Scottish Pro-Am and are looking forward to supporting the great work carried out by the SGU for aspiring golfers.”

“Scotland continues to be a key location for UBS Wealth Management and this sponsorship illustrates our commitment to the game locally, in addition to our sponsorships of the Players Championship on the PGA Tour and the Hong Kong Open on the European Tour.”

A limited number of teams are still available to buy in the UBS Great Scottish Pro-Am, at a cost of £1200 (+VAT) per team of three, playing alongside a leading golfer. Please contact Ross Duncan, SGU Marketing & Sponsorship Manager, for on 01382 549500 for further details.