Bobby Jones delighted to be associate sponsor of the Ladies Scottish Open

Released on: April 25, 2008, 8:59 am

Press Release Author: ORE UK

Industry: Retail

Press Release Summary: Luxury golf equipment and apparel brand Bobby Jones is proud
to be an associate sponsor of the Ladies Scottish Open held at the Carrick.

Press Release Body: Preston, Lancashire (ORE UK), 25 April 2008 - \"http://www.bobbyjoneseurope.com\" target =\"_blank\">Bobby Jones Europe is
thrilled to be an associate sponsor of the Ladies Scottish Open held at the Carrick
at De Vere Deluxe\'s Cameron House hotel.

As part of their sponsorship of the event the innovative golf equipment and apparel
brand will have on course branding and will host VIP corporate hospitality.

A Bobby Jones tournament marquee offering the company\'s high performance clubs,
including the award-wining Hybrids and stylish apparel will be available to
spectators at exclusive privileged rates.

Mark Richardson, Managing Director of Bobby Jones Europe, said: \"The Ladies Scottish
Open is a fantastic event and is always a highlight of the tour, we are proud and
honoured to be associated with it. It\'s a brilliant opportunity to showcase our
quality range of products as well as support an excellent event at a wonderful
venue.\"

De Vere Deluxe hotels are home to a number of popular tournaments including the PGA
Seniors Championship, which will be held at Slaney Hall later in the year, their
portfolio of luxury resorts offer some of the finest golf breaks in Britain.


Aspiring to be the number one provider of five star golf resorts within the UK De
Vere Deluxe are a perfect partner of equal prestige and heritage with a track record
of excellence to live up to the traditions and values of the Bobby Jones brand

Bobby Jones will be entering a team into the Pro-Am tournament held on 30 April
which acts as a curtain raiser to the Open which begins on May 1 and concludes on
May 3.

The championship will be covered on both Setanta Sports and Sky Sports and features
Claire Queen, playing on her home course, and last year\'s winner Sophie Gustafson in
the field of entrants aiming for glory..

Bobby Jones is the only golf brand sponsor of the event and will also act as an
associate sponsor for the PGA Seniors Championship held at Slaley Hall later in the
year.

An association with high profile tournament being held at such a top class venue as
the Carrick at De Vere Deluxe\'s Cameron House hotel is highly appropriate for the
company which takes its name from the greatest and most successful amateur golfer of
all time, Robert Tyre Jones.

During his brilliant career he claimed the first and so far only true grand slam
winning the US and UK opens and the US and UK Amateurs in 1930 and also claimed a
haul of 13 majors during his career.

ENDS

About Bobby Jones
Robert Tyre Jones is considered the greatest amateur golfer of all time. He won 13
major championships concluding in 1930, when he won all 4 major tournaments of that
era, the only Grand Slam in the history of golf.

The stylish and high performance golf hardware and apparel ensure that his legend
lives on with an exclusive range of high performance, drivers, hybrids and wedges
that put Bobby Jones at the pinnacle of the golf equipment market.
Designed by master craftsman Jesse Ortiz, the clubs are a technological breakthrough
in ease of playability, performance and style and are available in both men\'s and
ladies ranges in a choice of shafts and lofts.

The Bobby Jones apparel range is the ultimate in prestige and style. A sumptuous
collection tailored to exceptional quality and made out of the finest materials to
create inspirational designs for the discerning fashionista both on and off the
course.

The Men\'s Players and Collection ranges offer a mix of vibrant colours with some
subtle tones and patterns, while the ladies range is inspired by the striking
colours of springtime in Paris.

Hi-tech sports performance wear is also offered by Bobby Jones with the superior
wicking qualities and luxurious feel of the XH20 range.

For further information visit =\"_blank\"> the website.

About Woodford Global PLC
Woodford Global PLC is a fast-growing, dynamic company with a diverse portfolio of
brands from the sports, lifestyle and leisure industries. The success it has
achieved has largely been due to the core values it stands for - integrity,
excellence, performance and innovation, together with being passionate about the
industries in which it operates.
Woodford Global is part of the Woodford organisation, which also includes Woodford
Group PLC, the UK\'s largest and most successful land acquisition, remediation and
residential development company.

Woodford Global PLC was recently appointed to manage the Bobby Jones golf hardware,
golf accessories and apparel operations throughout Europe and South Africa.

For further information visit =\"_blank\"> the website.


Web Site: http://www.bobbyjoneseurope.com

Contact Details: For further information or comment on Bobby Jones or Woodford
Global PLC, please contact Andrew Barton at ORE UK Ltd. Tel: 01772 13 397 5878

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