Citigroup named Official Partner of the 2010 Ryder Cup

Deal includes European Ryder Cup Team sponsorship for 2008 and the 2010 Ryder Cup

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Ryder Cup Europe today announced a new two year agreement with Citi that welcomes the world s largest financial services organisation as an Official Partner of The Ryder Cup.

The New York-based company, which employs over 350,000 people worldwide, will be an Official Partner of the European Ryder Cup Team for this year s contest with the United States at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky from September 19-21 and an Official Partner for The 2010 Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales.

"The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious events in all of sports and we feel privileged to forge this relationship with the Ryder Cup Europe," said Mark Ingall, Managing Director of Global Strategic Media and Global marketing for Citi. This will further enhance our existing sponsorship of the Ryder Cup Captains in 2008 and solidify the coaching and mentoring principles that also resonate within our own Citi brand."

Citi s commitment to golf seamlessly aligns the company with several of the sport s signature events, legendary players and rising stars. The sponsorships are part of Citi's new multifaceted, strategic marketing partnerships in the world of golf and now include:

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