A Linlithgow financial business is backing local golfer Stephen Gallacher to return sub par performances after securing him a major sponsorship deal.
Alan Steel Asset Management has tied up a deal with the European Tour golfer to become his main sponsor.
The company has a long-standing policy of supporting local sporting champions with show jumper, windsurfers and tae kwon do specialists all featuring on its books in the past.
Now Stephen, who has won over four million euros in prize money in the last 10 years and has been consistently ranked in the top 100, will join forces with the Linlithgow financial wizards.
The company logo will features on Stephen’s headgear with clients being treated to a number of days on the fairways with him.
Steve Forbes, managing director at Alan Steel Asset Management, said: “I am a keen golfer and there are a few others in the office who play golf and we got to know Stephen after meeting him at the nearby golf range.
“Stephen is a wonderful talent with whom we are delighted to be working and I know clients will be excited at the prospect of playing golf with him.
“He is also a very well connected individual and will be a wonderful ambassador for our company.”
Steve added: “Whether he can help me get my handicap into single figures is perhaps asking too much but, hopefully, he’ll be happy to share one or two professional tips.”
The partnership works to the advantage of both parties and, after working with companies from around the world; Stephen said it was great to be linking up with an established business that shared his own background.
He said: “I know the deal will be good for both Alan Steel Asset Management and for myself but I also hope it will be good for the local area generally.
“Certainly I am looking forward to a long-lasting relationship.”
This was a sentiment echoed by Steve Forbes who added: “This is not a one year deal but something we hope will run for a long time and create advantages for both parties and the wider community here in Linlithgow as well.”
Courtesy of Linlithgow Gazette Friday 12 February 2010
