BMW Continues Partnership with Hank Haney IJGA and IJGT

BMW Continues Partnership with

Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy and International Junior Golf Tour

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (Hank Haney IJGA) and the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) are proud to announce a continued partnership with BMW of North America Southern Region.
 
As part of the agreement, BMW will be designated as the 'Official Vehicle of Hank Haney IJGA'. In addition, BMW will serve as presenting sponsor of the IJGT's 2010 Tournament of Champions, being held May 27^th-31^st at Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The '2010 Bridgestone Golf Tournament of Champions presented by BMW' is one of the most prestigious junior golf events around the world. This invitation-only event will include 200 of the top- ranked junior golfers from over 30 countries and every state within the continental United States. During the event, families of participants will have the opportunity to experience the BMW brand first-hand by test driving a broad range of BMW and MINI vehicles, including the all-new MY 2011 5 Series Sedan, the 550 Gran Turismo, and BMW Advanced Diesel Technology in the X5 xDrive35d and 335d Sedan.

BMW will also be an exclusive sponsor of IJGT's Team USA in their two international events this summer, the North American Cup and the Euro Cup. IJGT Team USA is comprised of the top 14 male and female junior golfers who competed on the IJGT during the previous season.

The North American Cup will take place July 5^th-8^th at May River Golf Course in Bluffton, SC. The event is held each year and the 2011 tournament is slated to take place at Weston Golf Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. IJGT Team USA will compete against the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) in a Ryder Cup style format, which includes three rounds of golf. The Euro Cup, also an annual Ryder Cup style event, will be played at St. Andrews Golf Course in Scotland on July 23^rd-31^st. The tournament consists of three rounds of golf and IJGT Team USA will compete against Fife Golf Union's Team Scotland and the CJGA.

Hank Haney IJGA, in conjunction with its affiliates - IJGT and the Heritage Academy - is the only organization in the world that combines training, competition and academics for serious junior golfers.
Hank Haney, instructor to the #1 player in the world, serves as Director of Instruction. Students attend Hank Haney IJGA from 28 countries and 28 states across the U.S. Hank Haney IJGA is located on Hilton Head Island, SC, one of the world's premiere golf destinations. 
 
 'I am excited to continue our strong relationship with BMW Southern Region. BMW's brand integrity and core values match up perfectly with Hank Haney IJGA and IJGT,' stated Hank Haney. 'Last November, they added a significant value to the 2^nd Annual Hank Haney Invitational held at Sea Pines Resort. Our partnership encompasses their involvement in three of our most prestigious junior golf events - the Tournament of Champions, North American Cup, and Euro Cup. Additionally, we are thrilled about their partnership with the Hank Haney IJGA.'
  

BMW of North America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 336 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 94 MINI passenger car dealers, and 31 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

With its three brands - BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce - the BMW Group is one of the world's most successful premium manufacturers of cars and motorcycles. It operates internationally with 24 production sites in 13 countries and a global sales network with representation in more than 140 countries.

About Hank Haney IJGA

Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is the only golf academy in the world to combine training, competition, and academics for serious junior golfers. Hank Haney IJGA has students from 28 countries and 28 states. Hank Haney, instructor for the #1 player in the world, serves as Director of Instruction and his students have gone on to win every major professional, collegiate, and amateur golf championship.

To obtain more information about Hank Haney IJGA, please visit www.ijga.com or call (800) 791-8229.

About the IJGT

The International Junior Golf Tour is the only junior golf tour to host events every weekend throughout the academic year, with over 70 tournaments annually. In addition, the IJGT hosts 3 international events. Players from all 50 states and from several countries around the world regularly compete in events at venues such as TPC Sawgrass, Pinehurst, Bethpage State Park, and Harbour Town Golf Links.

To obtain more information about the IJGT, please visit www.ijgt.com  or call (800) 792-9143.

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Glenn Gray

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Mary Beth Lacy

Mary Beth Lacy, Inc. Public Relations
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