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| DDF Irish Open 2016 |
eir Business has teamed up with The European Tour for the third year in a row to become an official sponsor of the 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation.
The tournament takes place at the world-renowned K Club, in County Kildare, from May 19-22, and will bring many of the biggest international golfing stars to Ireland, including tournament host Rory McIlroy. This year’s prize fund is €4million – the biggest in the tournament’s history – with the winner receiving €675,500.
Last year’s champion, Denmark’s Søren Kjeldsen, will defend his title, with more than 100,000 visitors expected at The K Club, the host venue of The 2006 Ryder Cup. eir Business, which offers communications solutions for businesses, was also a sponsor of the tournament in 2014, when it was held at Fota Island, and last year at Royal County Down Golf Club.
Rory Colville, Championship Director of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, said: “We are delighted that eir Business will be an official sponsor of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation for the third consecutive year. The support of our sponsors is essential to the success of the Irish Open, and we look forward to having eir Business as part of the sponsorship family at The K Club.”
Commenting on the announcement, Lisa Kelly, Head of Marketing, eir Business, said: “The Irish Open is one of the biggest sporting events of the year in Ireland, and eir Business is very proud to support the tournament. While it attracts international stars, it also showcases the best of Irish golfers, professionals and amateurs, and so it has many synergies with our drive to support Irish businesses.
“It is fantastic that we have such incredible sporting ambassadors like Rory McIlroy who promote Ireland with such flair, and we’re looking forward to an exciting tournament in May.”
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