Century 21, the largest real estate sales organisation in the Asia Pacific region, was a key sponsor of the 2013 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open which was played at Royal Canberra Golf Club from February 14 to 17.
Boasting prize money of US$1.2 million, the prestigious event featured 10 of the world's top 20 female players including world number one Yani Tseng, world number three Stacy Lewis, New Zealander Lydia Ko, defending champion Jessica Korda, and Australian Karrie Webb.
The championship, which offered the largest purse in Australian women's golf history, was eventually taken out by South Korea's Jiyai Shin. Shin, the world number eight, was tied with 15-year-old prodigy, Lydia Ko, until she performed what many have termed "the shot of her career" at the 14th hole.
"Century 21 has been a supporter of Australian golf at various levels for over 17 years and believes that this tournament, and its stellar field of competitors, represents an amazing opportunity to support and be associated with a great event," said Chairman and Owner of Century 21 Australasia, Charles Tarbey.
"Having sponsored the Men's Australian Open in 2011, we also appreciate the fantastic global brand exposure that such an opportunity provides."
Century 21's branding was visible on two key holes from tee to green, as well as on the primary digital scoreboard and through other online and on-ground channels.
ABC TV broadcasted the event to a live audience of over one million viewers over the four days of competition. The event also gained international exposure, with Fox Sports USA and JGolf broadcasting the Open to more than 15 countries worldwide, including New Zealand and the United States.
Century 21 is proud to have been a key supporter of the 2013 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open and extends its congratulations to all the competitors and organisers on another successful event.