TIMEKEEPER RYDER PROFESSIONAL
And to top it all off, several top level golf champions lined up alongside one of the world’s very best: Darren Clarke, an Audemars Piguet Ambassador since 2005, four-time Ryder Cup winner and outstanding victor at the British Open in 2011.Īudemars Piguet guests had the chance to play one round of golf on the first day of the competition in teams composed of three amateurs, one professional golfer and one celebrity. Among the Hollywood celebrities were stars like Adrian Brody, Ryan Reynolds and Andy Garcia and a galaxy of Asian film stars such as Feng Xiaogang, He Ping, Wang Zhiwen, Chen Tao-ming, Zhang Guoli, Sun Nan, Leon Lai, Charlie Young and Michelle Chen. Also attending were the Olympic gymnastics champion turned businessman Li Ning, Scottish snooker ace Stephen Hendry, not to mention the greatest swimmer of all time, Michael Phelps. Taking part in the 2012 edition were celebrities ranging from ex-basketball star Yao Ming to former Brazilian football wonder boy Ronaldo. Its attractive mix of sport, elegance and charitable spirit has developed a worldwide appeal. The involvement of Audemars Piguet in the Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am has but one simple aim: to create a unique golfing experience and develop an exclusive relationship.Ī mere two years after its launch, the Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am has become Asia’s most prestigious golf tournament. What is more, this is no show of force, but rather a philosophy based on sharing and generosity. Only golf can unite such a collection of celebrities from around the world, all driven by the same passion. What other sport has a Pro-Am format which can bring together an NBA legend and a film star, a businessman and a football ace, a captain of industry and a hardened pro? None. Linked historically to the golfing world via its brand Ambassadors, the Swiss Watch Manufacturer Audemars Piguet was pleased to participate as the official timekeeper of the prestigious Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am that took place in Haikou, China between October 19 and 21, 2012.
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