Toyo Tires renews partnership with AIG Women’s Open

Toyo Tire Holdings of Europe GmbH has renewed its partnership with the AIG Women’s Open 2023 at Walton Heath. It’s the fifth time Toyo has sponsored the event, which will take place at Walton Heath in Surrey from 10-13 August.

First established in 1976 and now organised by The R&A, the AIG Women’s Open is one of five major championships in women’s golf. Each year a top-quality international field of 144 players compete for the championship trophy with the low amateur, who plays 72 holes, awarded the Smyth Salver. South African Ashleigh Buhai is the defending AIG Women’s Open Champion after her victory at Muirfield in 2022 – her first major title.

An historic golf course that has played an integral role in golf history, Walton Heath will present a wonderful test for the game’s greatest golfers. Future venues include St Andrews (2024) and Royal Porthcawl (2025). The prize fund for this year is a fabulous $7.3 million (£5.7 million approx.)

As a partner of the AIG Women’s Open, Toyo Tires has been on board since 2019 when it was played at Woburn in England, in 2020 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland and Carnoustie Golf Links in 2021 then Muirfield a year ago.

Colin Pears, Toyo Tyre (UK) Ltd managing director, said: “We are happy and excited to be an Official Patron of the Women’s Open for our fifth year. It provides us with a great opportunity to be associated with a sporting event that is revered and enjoyed by millions worldwide.”