Sir Steve Redgrave will be joined by a number of other Olympians from 1949-2000 including Scottish favourites Allan Wells, Brain Whittle and Tom McKean, playing alongside corporate teams all vying for a place in the Grand Final which will take place at Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus from 12th-15th August. Olympians in attendance have represented Team GB in 11 sports over 50 years of Olympic history.
The Classic Golf series is sponsored by Atos Origin, Worldwide IT Partner of the Olympic Games and an enthusiastic supporter of the BOA’s efforts to prepare a successful team for the Athens Games. Simon Clegg, Chief Executive of the BOA said, “We are delighted that the Olympic Classic Golf series has received such fantastic support from Atos Origin and are confident that the entire series will be a tremendous success. The BOA relies on an extensive programme of sponsorship and fundraising to provide the level of service expected and deserved by our athletes, and the Golf series is a major part of this programme”.
The Atos Origin Olympic Classic Golf series has also received valuable support from De Vere Hotels, TaylorMade adidas Golf and Rover. After St Andrews, the series moves on to the De Vere Belfry on the 29th April, the Vale Resort on the 18th May, and De Vere Mottram Hall on the 27th May.
Team GB will be staging a major training and preparation camp in Cyprus in July and August and the Grand Final will take place in Cyprus, over two rounds on the stunning Aphrodite Hills course.
Further information about this event and the Atos Origin Olympic Classic Golf series can be obtained from Pete Rhodes, Events Manager, British Olympic Association on 07956 408578
Scottish sprint legend Allan Wells (second right)
and team on the first tee of the Jubilee