(24 September 2010 – Gold Coast, Australia)
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TA Golf, Organiser&aposs of the Ladies Masters announced today the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) would join long standing Title Sponsor ANZ as the Co-Title Sponsor of the Ladies Masters from 2011.
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rnThe ANZ RACV Ladies Masters will be played at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on Queensland’s Gold Coast between 10-13 February 2011 under the co-sanctioning of Australian Ladies Professional Golf and the Ladies European Tour.
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rnANZ Head of Brand and Sponsorship, Kathy Hatzis today welcomed the support of the RACV, “Together with the RACV, ANZ looks forward to sponsoring our 11th ANZ RACV Ladies Masters in 2011, and another world-class tournament that brings together the best female golfers from around the globe.”
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rnSue Blake, RACV Executive General Manager Member Interests said, “RACV is proud to be extending our support of this fantastic event, which showcases the best in women’s golf and is part of our strong commitment to providing quality recreational and leisure experiences for our members.”
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rnrnrnrnBob Tuohy of TA Golf said “With the ongoing loyalty and commitment received from Queensland Events, the Queensland Government made it possible to invite rnrnrnrnthe ongoing sponsorship from ANZ and to introduce RACV as a Co-Title Sponsor. With three big brands behind the event the ANZ RACV Ladies Masters is assured to continue and build on the success we have enjoyed since inception in 1990.”
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rnPositioned between the Handa Women’s Australian Open, 3-6 February and the Pegasus NZ Women’s Open in Christchurch, 17-20 February, the ANZ RACV Ladies Masters is certain to attract a world class field and provide priceless domestic and international television exposure for its key stakeholders.
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rnQueensland Premier Anna Bligh welcomed RACV to the Ladies Masters, and said Queensland was anticipating a strong performance from the tournament in 2011. “The ANZ RACV Ladies Masters is part of Queensland Events ‘Summer Season’ which includes Valentino: Past/Present/Future, the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Australian PGA Championships, Brisbane International, Magic Millions Carnival and Sales, NRL Indigenous All Stars, Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and the brand new Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series.”
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rnWarren Sevil, CEO of the ALPG on behalf of the co-sanction partners, welcomed the RACV commitment saying "A long standing event such as the ANZ RACV Ladies Masters will always benefit from changes which are vital to the event&aposs sustainability. RACV have made a big move into golf in recent years and we welcome and thank them for their increased commitment to our marquee women&aposs professional golf tournament. Together with their wonderful venue and the continued support of ANZ and Queensland Events, we can work towards the success of this internationally respected tournament which will again attract the interest of the world&aposs best players.”
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rnNetwork Ten and One HD will broadcast the ANZ RACV Ladies Masters on Saturday 12 February and Sunday 13 February between the hours of 2pm and 6pm. Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster from October 14 www.ticketmaster.com.au
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