Ian Poulter The New Ambassador For The Jaguar Academy Of Sport
It is the aim of the Jaguar Academy of Sport to recognise
, celebrate and inspire the very best of British sporting talent and success. This aim and ambition is fulfilled through a Bursary Fund, which will support Britain's upcoming and young sporting talent.
Ian Poulter the Ryder Cup winner has landed his tenth European Tour title by holding off other challengers at the recent Hong Kong Open, securing 10th position in the Official World Golf Ranking. Ians success in the Ryder Cup and continual commitment to British Sport is the perfect combination Jaguar looks for; therefore Jaguar was delighted to announce Ian Poulter as a new ambassador for the Jaguar Academy of Sport.
The Jaguar Academy of Sport is a unique club of the best of British sport which will inspire the next generation through a prestigious annual awards ceremony and a vibrant website celebrating British sporting talent and achievement.
Ian Poulter commented: "I think the Jaguar Academy of Sport is a great initiative and I am thrilled to be coming on board as an Ambassador. I know it can be a struggle for young athletes trying to turn professional and the bursary fund will really help them on their way. I feel strongly about putting something back into British sport and I look forward to supporting the next generation."
Managing Director of Jaguar UK, Geoff Cousins commented, "The Jaguar Academy of Sport continues to go from strength to strength and we are delighted to have Ian Poulter as an Ambassador. Ian is truly a world-class competitor and the Rising Stars from the Jaguar Academy of Sport will really benefit from his wealth of knowledge and achievements. He will be a great inspiration to the next generation of British sporting talent and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome him on board.
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