AIG announced as the official sponsors of the AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship

• This latest partnership further strengthens AIG’s long-standing commitment to supporting women’s sport both in Ireland and globally
• Addition of the AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship compliments existing long standing sponsorship of AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship
• AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship to take place in Ballybunion between June 17^th and 20^th

AIG is proud to announce an additional new partnership with Golf Ireland which will see it become official sponsor of the AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship, which takes place in Ballybunion, County Kerry, between June 17^th and 20^th.

This partnership shows AIG’s longstanding commitment to promoting and supporting both women’s sport and Irish golf. AIG already proudly sponsor a number of prominent Golf Ireland tournaments and competitions, including the AIG Men’s Irish Amateur Close Championship. AIG are also the long-standing sponsor of the biggest amateur golf competition in Ireland, the AIG Men’s and Women’s Cups and Shields tournaments that involves every club across Ireland.

The AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship will be contested by more than 70 of the country’s top women’s amateur players at the stunning Ballybunion Golf Club, which is consistently rated as one of the best courses in the country.

AIG has been a long-time champion for women’s sport both in Ireland and globally, helping to prove that the effort, commitment and dedication of leading sportswomen is equal to that of their male counterparts.

Commenting on the announcement, Aidan Connaughton, General Manager at AIG Ireland said; “AIG is delighted to announce today the addition of the AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship to our Golf Ireland sponsored tournaments. The addition of the women’s Irish amateur close links up with our existing support for the AIG Men’s Irish Amateur Close Championship. We have been proudly sponsoring and supporting Irish amateur golf for over 20 years taking great pride in supporting both the men’s and women’s games. This reflects and aligns with core AIG brand, diversity, equity and inclusion values along with supporting the communities and people we serve.

Golf Ireland Quote: “Golf Ireland have long enjoyed the partnership of AIG and we are delighted to be able to announce the sponsorship of the AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship, which further strengthens our ties. It is sure to be a brilliant competition in Ballybunion, with Ireland’s best amateur women’s golfers battling it out for the prestigious prize. We would like to thank AIG for their ongoing support for Irish golf.”