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Spanish Duo Say Hola! To The Quinn Direct British Masters

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 - 06:10 GMT

Spanish duo Miguel Angel Jiménez and Gonzalo Fdez-Castaňo are confirmed to play in this year’s Quinn Direct British Masters.

With a string of victories to his name, the pony-tailed, cigar-smoking Jiménez is a two-time European Ryder Cup team member and one of the game’s greatest characters. Following a highly impressive display and 12th place finish at the Open Championship at Carnoustie last month, he is currently 24th on the European Tour Order of Merit.

CASTANO GETS SET FOR THE QUINN DIRECT BRITISH MASTERS

Rising star Fdez-Castaňo, the 2005 Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year, already has a couple of European Tour titles under his belt and continued to build on this success in 2007 with victory at the Telecom Italia Open in Milan earlier in the summer.

Both are perfectly poised to challenge for the coveted Quinn Direct British Masters title and £1.8 million prize fund at The Belfry in September.

Miguel Angel Jiménez said: “There are always some really great players competing in the event each year and I am very excited about returning to The Belfry and competing against such a strong field.”

Fdez-Castaňo comments: “I am really looking forward to returning to the UK for The Quinn Direct British Masters in September. The Brabazon is a fantastic course and I can’t wait to challenge for another European Tour title.”

With the prestigious tournament just six weeks away, the confirmation of the Spanish contingent adds to the host of Europe’s top golfers already confirmed including Lee Westwood, David Howell, Paul McGinley, Johan Edfors and Richard Sterne.

Andrew ‘Chubby’ Chandler, Managing Director of promoters International Sports Management said: “With the Quinn Direct British Masters fast approaching, the line-up of confirmed players is getting more exciting week by week and I am convinced we are going to have a memorable week.”

The Quinn Direct British Masters will be played from 20 – 23 September 2007, plus a Pro-Am day on 19 September. Tickets can be booked by calling 0871 230 9809, www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.quinndirectbritishmasters.com. Those wishing to pre-book season tickets will receive a fantastic 25% discount. To purchase event corporate hospitality packages please call 01565 832121.

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