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Emirates named official Ryder Cup airline

Posted by Brian | Filed under air, blogging

Emirates, the international carrier of the United Arab Emirates has been named the Official Airline of the 2010 Ryder Cup.

The match, to be played at The Celtic Manor Resort, Wales will see Colin Montgomerie’s Europe team take on Corey Pavin’s United States team over three days in October.

Montgomerie, who has played in five winning Ryder Cup Teams, sealed the partnership with Gary Chapman – President Emirates Group Services and Dnata – at a press conference at Emirates Golf Club.

Emirates will also be an Official Partner to the European team in 2012 when they travel to Medinah Country Club in Illinois, USA.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, is also looking forward to the tournament and said:

“The Ryder Cup is the pinnacle event in team golf so it is tremendous to be supporting Colin and his players as the Official Airline in 2010 and as an Official Partner of the European Team in 2012.

“As an Official Partner of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, 2010 was always going to be a memorable year for Emirates. It is now going to be even more special with the Ryder Cup marking the crowning moment in our long and successful association with golf.”

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Tags: Celtic Manor Resort, Colin Montgomerie, Corey Pavin, FIFA World Cup, Ryder Cup, sport, United Arab Emirates, United State