UL Aligns with Premier Global Sports Property
OWINGS MILLS, MD – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced today that UL (Underwriters Laboratories), will participate as an Ambassador Sponsor for the inaugural LPGA International Crown, to be played July 24-27, 2014 at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, MD. UL joins recently announced Hana Financial Group, PANDORA Jewelry and Rolex as an Ambassador Sponsor.
“The LPGA is pleased to welcome UL to the family as an Ambassador Sponsor for the inaugural International Crown Tournament,” said LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan. “UL is a global-company that benefits companies, employees and consumers virtually all over the world, and as such, they are a tremendous fit for our new marquee global event in women’s professional golf. We’re proud to associate the LPGA brand with the UL brand, and excited about that fact that we’ll both raise awareness for women’s golf throughout the globe.”
UL started their association in golf this past January on the Golf Channel as a new partner and likes the global nature of the sport.
"We are excited to be a part of the LPGA's inaugural International Crown event showcasing the very best in women’s golf to a global audience," said Mr. Weifang Zhou, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial, Strategy and Marketing Officer of UL. "We are proud to support an organization that shares our commitment to supporting and empowering women, and look forward to helping Crown the best golfing nation”.