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Press Release
15 February 2007
Aberdeen strengthen ties with Paul Lawrie
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC, the international investment management group, announced today that it has strengthened its eight-year sponsorship agreement with golfer, Paul Lawrie.
The new agreement, which comes into force with immediate effect, will see the former Open champion wear Aberdeen branded headwear at tournaments worldwide. In line with the existing sponsorship arrangement, Paul will continue to wear Aberdeen branded patches on his tournament clothing and attend Aberdeen events and engagements during the course the year.
Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer – Aberdeen Asset Management, commented:
“We are delighted to extend, and indeed strengthen, our sponsorship agreement with Paul Lawrie. We have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with Paul since he became the Open Champion at Carnoustie in 1999. He has been a tremendous ambassador for Scotland and for Aberdeen Asset Management, and we look forward to further building on our relationship in the coming years.”
As part of the agreement, Aberdeen will continue its support of the Paul Lawrie Junior Golf Programme with a percentage of the sponsorship funds contributing towards the overall management of the programme, including investment in volunteers and coaches.
“Our support of the Paul Lawrie Junior Golf Programme reinforces our longstanding commitment to support the local community and we are proud to be associated with Scotland’s leading junior golf programme," added Gilbert
Paul Lawrie joined the European Tour in 1992. He became a household name upon winning the 1999 Open Championship at Carnoustie, coming from ten strokes behind on the final day to defeat Jean Van de Velde and Justin Leonard in a four-hole play-off. He remains the last British golfer to capture the sport's most prestigious title. He also represented the Great Britain & Ireland team in the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline, finishing as the joint top points scorer with 3.5 - including a brave win over Jeff Maggert in the bottom singles tie.
Earlier this month, Aberdeen announced a long-term sponsorship deal with fellow European Tour golfer Colin Montgomerie. The company’s sponsorship portfolio also includes the Senior British Open Championship, US Champions Tour golfer, Mark McNulty and Asian Tour golfer, Simon Yates.