KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Maybank has come onboard to offer a two-year sponsorship to the country’s number one women’s golfer Kelly Tan and ensure the golfer will become its Asean ambassador as part of its ongoing commitment to the development of the sport across the region.
Maybank in a statement today said the appointment of the two time Olympian will bolster Malaysia’s aspiration to have a top female golfer represented at the highest level of the sport while showcasing the potential of talent from Asean.
The sponsorship comes on the back of the recently announced Maybank Championship 2023, sanctioned by the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), taking place from Oct 26 to 29, at the West Course of Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC).
“As a bank that values inclusivity, Maybank is proud to have Kelly as its Asean Ambassador. She will act as a catalyst in realising the Group’s vision to help grow the game and provide equitable opportunities for women from all walks of life,” it said.
Meanwhile, Kelly expressed enthusiasm in partnering Maybank with shared values that align with her dedication to the development and advancement of women’s golf in the region.
“I look forward to my role as Maybank’s Asean Ambassador. This partnership represents a significant milestone for me as I have long harboured the ambition of supporting and elevating the sport for Malaysians,” said Kelly.
The Johorean’s impressive career includes representing Malaysia at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics and achieving several top finishes in the LPGA, more recently finishing runner-up in the 2022 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational and winning the 2019 Florida’s Natural Charity Classic. — Bernama
