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Lexus has signed a multi-year deal that makes it the automotive partner of the USGA and the official vehicle of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Amateur. Lexus is the first automotive partner the USGA has ever had.
“Lexus has been involved with golf for many years, but we see how passionate our customers are about this sport and we wanted to step up our involvement,” said Keith Dahl, national manager, event marketing for Lexus. “This is a tremendous opportunity for us to partner at a very high level in the sport and engage our customers in unprecedented ways.”
Lexus said it will support the partnership through an integrated marketing and communications campaign that includes advertising, public relations, direct marketing, promotions, dealer events, interactive support and online marketing as well as a number of specific USGA membership and onsite activities at championships, such as hospitality, clinics, charitable tie-ins, signage and special events.
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