Golf News for Thursday, October 22, 2009 | Sponsorship

Rolex reports on its role supporting international women's golf

A dream to stand as equal was seen as a defiance of the patriarchal system and prevented women from following a passion that surged deep within the soul. However the will to be able to follow a dream triumphed over obsolete notions and other hindrances and paved the way for women every where to pursue the aspect of individualistic perfection.

Fifty years back the concept of holding an international golfing challenge for women would have been rebuked upon and would have found no sponsors. Nevertheless the innate quality of a brand like Rolex to sponsor exceptional talent and propound the aspect of perfection completely disregards the differences drawn on the basis of class, race and most of all gender. As a part of its global design of inspiring individuals everywhere, Rolex sponsors a number of international golfing challenges around the world that acts as a platform for the development of the sport as well as the talented women that participate in the event.

Associating with prolific golfing associations like the AJGA and LPGA to hold internationally celebrated women's golfing events like Solheim Cup, the Evian Master's and junior golf tournaments for young women, finally rendering the unrealized dream to become a reality. Now regarded by the world as formidable events in the world of sports, the golfing challenges like the Evian Masters boast of a top prize of 325000 Euros.

Golfing championships supported by Rolex have transformed into premier events that draw top women golfers from around the world. Showing tremendous playability and skill many women golfers have stunned millions around the world with their excellent swing and situation handling. Around the world women are inspired to take on the fantastic game of golf and wager their chances on turning into a world class golfer.

As a part of its ongoing effort to support women's golfers Rolex created and maintains the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. This elaborately created effort constantly checks performance in every single game of international repute and tallies the points in order to create a ranking system based on performance. According to the precise results of the Rolex rankings, women golfers from United States are performing exceedingly well. The position of the country with the highest number of players in the top ten is currently held by the United States with three golfers in the top ten. Cristie Kerr currently at number four, Paula Creamer at number five and Angela Stanford at number seven are leading the United States women golfers to greater heights.

Constantly performing to stay on top the trio of talented women from America Cristie Kerr, Angela Stanford and Paula Creamer are bound to go further ahead in the Rolex rankings. Over the years women golfers have transformed into formidable golfers who are respected even in the men's circuit for their excellent talent and skill. Rolex has constantly associated with golfing organizations as its principal partner or its official timekeeper and borne witness to transforming history and the new era that brings with it the dawning of women golfers.

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