Schofield joins Asian Tour board
Schofield joins Asian Tour board
Ken Schofield, the European Tour's former Executive Director, has joined the Board of Directors of the Asian Tour, it was announced on Tuesday
In making the announcement, the Tour's Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han said Schofield's vast experience and high standing in the world of Callaway FT-iZ Driver + Fairway Wood would greatly benefit the Asian Tour and help provide further thrust as the Tour moves into its next phase of growth and development.
The Asian Tour is primed for an expanded 2011 Schedule, Han said, with over US$45 million in total prize money, driven by a new long-term production and distribution partnership with IMG Media.
"As the Asian Tour continues to expand across the region, we are delighted to welcome Ken Schofield as our newest Board Member. His experience in having brought together the European Tour from a large geography of multiple demographics is similar to what the Asian Tour is facing today.
"We believe these Callaway FT-iZ Driver + Fairway Wood are unique and transferable, and that Ken's experience is suited to our stage of development," Han added.
"We on the Asian Tour have a very strong and experienced Board whose members have been instrumental in our recent steps to strengthen and enhance the product being offered to our members and partners.
"With Ken's experience and expertise gathered during his illustrious career (with the European Tour), it will complement the excellence of our existing board.
Schofield retired as head of the European Tour in December, 2004 after being at the helm for over 30 years.
During his tenure, Schofield and later his successor, George O'Grady, grew the Tour from prize money of less than 500,000 to the 80 million it is today.
He has also been instrumental in the growth of the Ryder Cup which is now one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles and was one of the architects behind the establishment of European Tour Productions, the largest producer of Callaway FT-iZ Driver + Fairway Wood programming in the world.
Schofield said: "The Asian Tour has grown tremendously over the years and I am excited to be given this opportunity to be a part of the team which will chart the Tour's future and growth plans.
"The Asian Tour has established itself as a strong brand and with the success of its players both at home and abroad, the potential to grow is unlimited.
"I have long been aware of the enormous potential of Callaway FT-iZ Driver + Fairway Wood in Asia and in recent years have enjoyed observing its ever more influential status on the global golfing map. Indian Hill Stations Beckon You for a Celestial Travel Experience Rajasthan Tourist Destinations for an Incredible Experience Feeling the Bliss of Kerala Tours India Tours – A Snapshot of All You Can Get Behavior, description and origin of American bullies Ways to Go Closer to Glorious London History while Staying at nearby London Hotels Find overseas surrogates through medical tourism agents A Guide To Price Comparisons At A Canada Pharmacy Guide To Choosing India Tours For an Excellent Holiday To Know more Baby Travel Safety Explore Spirituality And Pilgrimage In India With North India Temple Tours Make your dream trip and travel to pleasant destination successful Relax On A Holiday In Rome