Hong Kong-based international property company IP Global has been unveiled as the new title sponsor of the territory’s famous Soccer Sevens. The fast-expanding firm has agreed to back the 2009 tournament with an option for a multi-year extension. “We are delighted to welcome IP Global on board and we anticipate this being the start of a very happy relationship with the Soccer Sevens,” said...
The world famous Penguins have been named top seeds for the 2009 GFI HKFC Tens as they aim to win the trophy for the first time in their illustrious history. The elite UK-based touring team – properly called Penguin International RFC – have been finalists at the popular tournament for the past two years and are determined to leave with the silverware this time. “This will be our third visit to...
The world famous Penguins have been named top seeds for the 2009 GFI HKFC Tens as they aim to win the trophy for the first time in their illustrious history. The elite UK-based touring team – properly called Penguin International RFC – have been finalists at the popular tournament for the past two years and are determined to leave with the silverware this time. “This will be our third visit to...
Rugby World Cup winner Bobby Skinstad will lead a strong South African challenge at this year’s GFI HKFC Tens. The Springboks icon is part of a new team, Scatterlings of Africa, who will attempt to end New Zealand’s eight-year winning streak at the popular Hong Kong tournament. “All the boys have played at a high level,” revealed team organiser and player Rorke Slater. “We have guys who have...
Korea’s rising stars will be ready to take on the world’s best when the golf-mad nation hosts the second Ballantine’s Championship. The €2.1 million showpiece represents the perfect chance for Korean players to showcase their skills on the big stage. The country’s golf has never been stronger – seven of Asia’s top 20 players in the Official World Golf Rankings are from Korea and the country...
Living legend Colin Montgomerie has been added to the star-studded field for the forthcoming Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. The Scottish ace – the most prolific British winner on the European Tour with an astonishing 31 titles – will tee it up in the €2.1 million showpiece at Pinx Golf Club on Jeju island from April 23-26. “Monty” has won the European Tour Order of Merit title a record eight...
Three-time Major winner Ernie Els will spearhead a world class field at the forthcoming Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. The South African ace will be joined in the line-up for the €2.1 million showpiece by Henrik Stenson of Sweden and England’s Lee Westwood. Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland will be back to defend his title while former Masters champion Fred Couples is also in the...
Hong Kong December 23, 2008 Sports PR and publishing experts Two Up Front played a key role as the 50th edition of the UBS Hong Kong Open turned out to be the best yet. The tournament, staged at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling from November 20-23, enjoyed record crowds and an unforgettable finish. Two Up Front once again handled PR and media management and produced all the tournament...
Hong Kong December 23, 2008 Members of the media flocked to the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes in record numbers as Two Up Front’s PR campaign and media management proved a huge hit. A total of 64 media personnel from 34 different organisations attended the tournament at the Kowloon Cricket Club on November 8-9. The figure represented a massive increase on the handful of reporters who had attended...
An illustrious quartet of past champions – headed by two-time winner Miguel Angel Jiménez – will contest the historic 50th edition of the UBS Hong Kong Open. Jiménez, champion in 2004 and again last year, will line up with 2005 winner Colin Montgomerie, 2001 victor José MarÃa Olazábal and the legendary Bernhard Langer, who captured the title in 1991. The four will be joined in the US$2.5...