SLI makes a hole in one with Ryder Cup deal

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Standard Life Investments(SLI) has agreed a deal to become the first ever Worldwide Partner of the prestigious golf Ryder Cup.

The group will sponsor both the 2014 and 2016 Ryder Cups, with the first tournament held in Gleneagles next year. SLI said the deal was groundbreaking as a company has never before partnered with the Ryder Cup on both sides of the Atlantic. Keith Skeoch, CEO of SLI, said: "Standard Life Investments is thrilled to become the first Worldwide Partner of the Ryder Cup. This sponsorship complements our reputation as a leading global asset manager with strong performance and a distinctive team culture. "It is an integral part of our long-term brand building strategy and is a perfect matc...

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