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Ahead of the local launch of the all-new Volvo XC60 in 2018, the new SUV will make its first public appearance in an exclusive showcase at the world-famous Gary Player Golf Course at Sun City, South Africa, as Volvo Car South Africa has, again, partnered with the Nedbank Golf Challenge as official vehicle partner of the European Tour event.
One of the highlights of the South African sporting calendar, the Nedbank Golf Challenge, in a 36 year history, has featured the biggest names in world golf. With 72 players, playing over the next four days, for a whopping $7.5 million prize money, the tournament which starts Friday, November 9 running through November 12, 2017 forms part of the Rolex Series on the European Tour, with the penultimate event billed for Dubai.
The 2017 Nedbank Golf Challenge will see a 50-car fleet of Volvo courtesy cars, hotel shuttles, VIP transfer and inclement weather support cars, descend on the course for the duration of the event. Volvo’s latest models, including the XC90, V90 Cross Country and S90 will be on duty, supported by display and prize vehicles from across the range.
Managing Director, Volvo Car South Africa, Greg Maruszewski, said : “We are naturally enthusiastic to partner with the Nedbank Golf Challenge for the sixteenth time, in what has become our longest-serving and biggest partnership in South Africa.
“It’s also a very special occasion for us, being able to reveal the all-new Volvo XC60 to a South African audience for the very first time. The all-new XC60 will be available in South Africa towards the third quarter of 2018 and brings with it world-leading safety, infotainment and engineering technology.”
Visitors to the event will be greeted at the welcome walkway by the new Volvo S90 R-Design, a contender for the 2018 Car of the Year title. At the Pro Shop, the all-new XC60 will be flanked by the Volvo XC90 – South African Car of the Year in 2016. In addition, the new Volvo V90 Cross Country and S90 will be displayed alongside the ultra-special XC90 Excellence at the newly-developed public hospitality area.
Four new Volvos for grabs
Volvo is also giving away four brand new Volvo cars as it has become a tradition at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, with tournament players standing the chance of winning one of four brand new cars – provided their skills are at their sharpest in the following four categories :
– First Albatross at the 9th hole wins a Volvo V40 Cross Country
– First hole-in-one at the 16th hole wins a Volvo S90
– First Eagle at the 17th hole wins a Volvo XC90
– First Eagle at the 18th hole wins a Volvo XC90
