Dunhill Renews Sponsorship of Golf’s Links Championship

The championship committee today confirmed that the US$5 million dunhill links championship will be played from October 3-6, 2002, at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. This positive news for golf follows doubt about
the continuation of the event further to its inaugural staging in October.

The overwhelming support for the event, from both professional and amateur participants alike was the deciding factor. Iain Banner, dunhill links championship committee spokesman, said today. ‘We firmly believe that links golf should be promoted and will continue to evaluate all aspects of the tournament with a view to building it into the premier links championship on the international golfing calendar.’

Ken Schofield, Executive Director, PGA European Tour, said: ‘We welcome the confirmation that the dunhill links championship, won so superbly by Paul Lawrie in October, will retain its place on The 2002 European Tour International Schedule.

‘Every Tour Member and every amateur will also welcome the news as will all whose intention it is to compete in the championship next year and beyond.

‘Alfred Dunhill Limited’s support to golf over the past 17 years has been outstanding, and The European Tour feels extremely fortunate and proud to be part of their continuing involvement, investment and expansion, which is
significant to us and to the world of golf in general.’

For further information, please contact:

Nina Fiddian-Green
dunhill links championship
Tel: + 44 20 7514 2749
Fax: + 44 20 75142782
www.dunhilllinks.com