2nd Jumeirah US Golf Challenge

Currently number 7th in the world, Rory McIlroy, Jumeirah’s global ambassador hosted the second Jumeirah Golf Challenge in the US at Scarsdale Golf Club on Monday, 30th August 2010, which was organized by the US Jumeirah team. 18 business partners and clients of Jumeirah Group were invited to learn the best golfing techniques from Rory. After the golf clinic, Rory played two holes with each group that were hosted by Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group and Jumeirah colleagues from Dubai and the US.

What Rory had to say: “It is always a pleasure to spend time in New York but to stay at Jumeirah Essex House and play golf with Jumeirah guests at Scarsdale Golf Club make it great fun. As usual the guests of Jumeirah were great company.”

Gerald Lawless – Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group said: “Jumeirah is very proud to have Rory McIlroy as our global ambassador and it was a pleasure to see our clients and partners enjoying a special day at Scarsdale Golf Club with him.”

What our guests had to say:

Ed Kelly – President and CEO, American Express Publishing Corporation: “Thanks for a great day. Glad I got the 18 holes in and a fun photo opportunity with Rory.
What a great kid!! Mature well beyond his years.”

Peter J. Petino – Senior Manager, Financial Operations Group: “Many thanks to Jumeirah for having me yesterday. It really was a special day. Meeting and then watching Rory play golf was an incredible experience. Thanks again”

Michael Imbriani – Regional Travel Manager, Barclays: “Thank you! It was an absolutely fabulous event and very much appreciated! First class all the way!”

Paul Salvatore – President, HRG North America: “Thanks to all of you putting such great event together; it was awesome.”

The second Jumeirah Golf Challenge with Rory McIlroy took place at Scarsdale Golf Club, Hartsdale in the US on 30th August 2010.
Watch this space for further updates on Rory McIlroy for The 2010 Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort, City of Newport, Wales from 1st – 3rd October 2010.

For further information on Rory McIlroy go to: www.rorymcilroy.com