August 18, 2016 Leopalace21 Corporation

Leopalace21 to Become Title Sponsor of the "Myanmar Open" for Two Consecutive Years

Leopalace21 Corporation (Head office: Nakano, Tokyo; President and CEO: Eisei Miyama) will become the title sponsor of the men's professional golf tournament "Myanmar Open," co-managed by Asian Tour International ("Asian Tour") and Japan Golf Tour Organization ("JGTO").

Overview of tournament

Contractors

Asian Tour, JGTO, Leopalace21

Tournament title

Leopalace21 Myanmar Open 2017

Date

January 26 - 29, 2017

Course

Pun Hlaing Golf Club

Participants

Maximum 150

Rules

72 holes, stroke play

Total prize money

US$750,000

Background of the sponsorship

Leopalace21 has been accelerating overseas expansion as part of its mid-term management plan, putting emphasis on the introduction of overseas real estate properties to Japanese companies, as well as the development and operation of serviced apartments and serviced offices in the ASEAN region.

The sponsorship of the "Myanmar Open" will not only help to increase Leopalace21's name recognition in Myanmar, but hope it will become a foundation for further business growth in the country, as we expect the participation of local dignitaries. Also, we plan live broadcasting of the tournament in the ASEAN region, aiming for expanded recognition of Leopalace21's overseas deployment towards our prospective customers in the ASEAN region.

Highlights of Leopalace21 Myanmar Open 2016

Leopalace21 Myanmar Open 2016 was held during February 4 to 7, 2016, with roughly 150 players participating from all around the globe. Shaun Norris from South Africa kept his lead and won the tournament, while players from Japan made their mark. Azuma Yano sank his career's first albatross and came in second place, while Yuta Ikeda and Ryutaro Nagano tied for eighth place with 15-under-par.

(left to right) H.E. U Thaung Hteik Deputy Minister Ministry of Sports, Eisei Miyama (President and CEO of Leopalace21 Corporation), Shaun Norris

Azuma Yano

Overview of Asian Tour

Organization overview

Official regional sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia

Headquarters

Singapore

Established

1995

URL

http://www.asiantour.com/

Overview of JGTO

Organization overview

Sponsors and supervises men's professional golf tournaments in Japan

Headquarters

Japan

Established

1999

URL

http://www.jgto.org/

Contact: Leopalace21 Corporation

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