A tournament logo was unveiled at the announcement. The new logo sees the Gloria Jean's brand associated with the states' premier golfing championship.
"The NSW Open has a proud history stretching back more than 80 years, with some of Australian golf's biggest names like Kel Nagle, Jack Newton, Greg Norman and more recently Craig Parry and Peter O'Malley among former champions,” said Minister Annesley.
"I congratulate Golf NSW for its decision to stage this year's event in the heart of Western Sydney at the Castle Hill Country Club, a course that has hosted several major championships in the past.
“Securing support from such a well-known corporate partner is a major coup for the event and will ensure the 2013 tournament is an outstanding success.”
Castle Hill Country Club general manager, Melissa Ellis said: “Our club is extremely proud to be hosting such a prestigious golf tournament. Boasting a world class par-72 championship golf course, Castle Hill Country Club is one of Sydney’s leading private golf courses and recognised among the top 100 golf courses in Australia.”
“The event will be more than a standard golf tournament. The NSW Open will be an exciting showcase for the Hills district, not only will national golfers be competing but the club will also be creating a ‘lifestyle village’ with gourmet food offerings, on course cafes and other entertainment for children. So the entire family can come along and enjoy the spectacular setting at Castle Hill with free entry and free parking,” said Ms Ellis.
Gloria Jean's Executive Chairman, Nabi Saleh said: "All of us in the Gloria Jean's family are excited to be actively participating in the NSW Open, an event which has seen so many legends of the game compete for the title, we are a global business but think locally."
“There are over 200 coffee houses in NSW, 30 of which are in the Hills district. This is a very exciting time for us, and for all our staff and customers,” he added.
Also at the announcement, 2010 NSW Open winner and current PGA of Australasia Deputy Chairman, Peter O'Malley said the involvement of Gloria Jean's is a great show of faith in the game.
"Their association is tremendous news for all the professional golfers, myself included, knowing that the NSW Open will continue to be one of the key tournaments on our Australasian Tour,”said Peter.
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