The world’s best golfers will travel to Baltusrol, New Jersey, to contest the 98th PGA Championship this week, each aiming to lift the coveted Wanamaker Trophy.
Mercedes-Benz continues as “Official Patron of the PGA of America and Official Vehicle of the PGA Championship”, providing a fleet of vehicles to transport players, caddies, managers, hospitality guests and tournament VIPs throughout Championship week.
In the #mercedesbenz Performance Center, fans will have the opportunity to test their putting on a unique three-hole miniature #golf course as well as take a close look at their favourite vehicle line-up. This year’s display vehicles include the Mercedes-AMG S-Class Cabriolet, #mercedesbenz S-Class Coupe, #mercedesbenz S- and E-Class Sedan and the #mercedesbenz GLS.
Meanwhile, the #mercedesbenz Hole-in-One Challenge will return, giving spectators an opportunity to win a brand new #mercedesbenz E-Class if they can register an ace at a specially par-3, adjacent to Baltusrol’s 17th Hole.
Mercedes-Benz also supports several of the world’s leading international players. Brand ambassador #rickiefowler will be aiming to secure his first Major win. Meanwhile, Martin Kaymer will try to add a third to his collection. The German won the #pgachampionship in 2010, then added the U.S. Open, in 2014. #mercedesbenz Argentina ambassadors #emilianogrillo and Fabian Gomez will each play their second PGA Championships, after debuting last year at Whistling Straits.
Dr Jens Thiemer, Vice President Marketing #mercedesbenz Cars, said: “The #partnership with the PGA of America fits perfectly to our global #golf strategy – The best or nothing. We are proud to be the Official Patron of such an esteemed tournament and look forward to a fantastic week at the 2016 #pgachampionship.”
Throughout Championship week, #golf and automotive fans can access a wide range of exclusive video content atFacebook.com/MercedesBenzGolf and YouTube.com/MercedesBenzTV, plus behind-the-scenes images atInstagram.com/MercedesBenzGolf. Fans can also join the conversation across social media channels using the hashtags #perfectdrive, MBGolf and ModernGolf.
Mercedes-Benz has been active in the sport of professional #golf since the 1980’s. Between 2008 and 2013, #mercedesbenz was the "International Partner" of the most prestigious #golf tournament in the world, the Masters in Augusta, and since 2014 #mercedesbenz is one of the three "Global Sponsors". As a result of its #partnership with the PGA of America, the brand with the three-pointed star has been the "Official Vehicle" and "Official Patron" of the #pgachampionship, the KitchenAid Senior #pgachampionship and the Ryder Cup when it is held in the United States since 2009. In 2011, through a #partnership with The Open, #mercedesbenz further expanded its #golf activities to become an "Official Car" and "Official Patron" of the oldest but most innovative #golf Championship in the world. Furthermore, #mercedesbenz supports a wide variety of amateur and professional tournaments at the national level.
Interesting videos with brand ambassadors are available at mbgolf.ucom.de
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