New Delhi,
Mar 16 (PTI) The Indian Golf Union has finalised a long-term
partnership with Nimbus Sport to stage and market professional Golf in India, including events like the prestigious Indian Open, the Indian Masters and the Indian Classic.
The landmark deal between IGU and Nimbus Sport is spread over three years and will feature number of golf events across the Country.
Apart from taking the Indian Open to new heights and reviving the Indian Masters, IGU has also decided to add the Indian Classic to give further lustre to professional golf in India.
The Indian Golf Union holds the rights to all three events.
"We are extremely pleased to enter into a long-term exclusive partnership with one of Asia''s leading sports management companies, Nimbus Sport," said Rohit Amin, the President of Indian Golf Union.
"This agreement will not only ensure the presence of three world class IGU-sanctioned events in India, but will also ensure a significant increase in the funds available with the IGU to invest in development of golf in India.
"The growth of Indian golf has to be fuelled by financial investments and marketing prowess. Our partnership with Nimbus Sport will deliver this and much more," he added.
Speaking on the partnership, Yannick Colaco, COO Nimbus Sport said, "This agreement with the IGU is part of our commitment to building the commercial value of the sport of Golf in Asia through long-term investments. .
The landmark deal between IGU and Nimbus Sport is spread over three years and will feature number of golf events across the Country.
Apart from taking the Indian Open to new heights and reviving the Indian Masters, IGU has also decided to add the Indian Classic to give further lustre to professional golf in India.
The Indian Golf Union holds the rights to all three events.
"We are extremely pleased to enter into a long-term exclusive partnership with one of Asia''s leading sports management companies, Nimbus Sport," said Rohit Amin, the President of Indian Golf Union.
"This agreement will not only ensure the presence of three world class IGU-sanctioned events in India, but will also ensure a significant increase in the funds available with the IGU to invest in development of golf in India.
"The growth of Indian golf has to be fuelled by financial investments and marketing prowess. Our partnership with Nimbus Sport will deliver this and much more," he added.
Speaking on the partnership, Yannick Colaco, COO Nimbus Sport said, "This agreement with the IGU is part of our commitment to building the commercial value of the sport of Golf in Asia through long-term investments. .