Parallel Media Group announce new sponsors for the Ballantine's Championship
Parallel Media Group continues to attract more blue chip assets to Korea's biggest golf tournament.
"I'm very grateful for the enduring and excellent relationships that we've established with the many new and existing sponsors." David Ciclitira
Following the conclusion of day one of the third edition of the Ballantine's Championship, Parallel Media Group are delighted to announce an increased number of sponsors for this year's €2.2 million showpiece at Pinx Golf Club on the holiday island of Jeju.
In what is testament to the growing strength of one of Asia's most prestigious tournaments, Parallel Media Group are proud to announce the following new sponsors have committed to the Ballantine's Championship; Standard Chartered, KT, Emirates, Tomato Tour, Daishin Securities, Hyundai Oilbank, Olympus, Anjin Consulting, Nespresso and the Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix.
These new sponsors join the many existing Championship sponsors; Jeju Government, BMW, Omega, UPS, Visit Korea Committee, TaylorMade-adidas, Shilla Jeju and SBS.
David Ciclitira, Chairman of Parallel Media Group said: "Staging a world class sporting event requires teamwork on a grand scale and I’m very grateful for the enduring and excellent relationships we have established with the many existing and new Championship sponsors. We’re truly grateful for their support, upon which the success of this tournament is built."
This year's Championship sees the return of YE Yang, Asia’s first Major winner and Korea’s top golfer, to Jeju, the island of his birth. Yang is joined in the field by three time Major winner and world No. 7 Ernie Els, six time European Tour winner Henrik Stenson and the world’s No. 10 Anthony Kim.
The tournament is once again co-sanctioned by the European Tour, Asian Tour and Korea PGA.
