FP Markets, an Australian-based broker providing FX and CFD services, has reached a sponsorship agreement with ASM Academy, an expanding golf academy based in South Africa.
The sponsorship deal offers benefits to both sides of the deal. ASM Academy receives financial support form the broker, enabling its most promising golfer, 20-year-old Franklin Manchest to travel the world and participate in golfing events and venues that would otherwise remain out of his reach.
Meanwhile, FP Markets is attempting to expand its global reach and to promote its name across new financial markets.
FP Markets’ Head of Global Development, Craig Allison, said in a statement: “Working with ASM Academy was a natural choice for us as we are expanding into new international markets and we were attracted by the inherent values in golf plus the exciting new angle in terms of introducing the unique qualities of our products.”
The sponsorship agreement will also help ASM Academy to use the new infusion of resources to locate and develop new talent in South Africa, in order to further elevate the academy and country’s position in the global golf scene.
Adam McKinlay, founder and Performance Director of ASM Academy, commented: “We are thrilled to be working with a global institution like FP Markets as we know that they are as passionate as us about education and putting their client’s needs first – we are very excited about the opportunities that this partnership will bring for our young golfers.”
Manchest, who discovered golf at the very young age of 5, was initially groomed by the South African Golf Development Board (SAGDB), prior to being officially signed by ASM Academy. Manchest began by collecting golf balls for SAGDB coach Joseph Booysen, who later worked with him to develop his skills.
The new sponsorship deal with FP Markets will provide Manchest, as well as the entire ASM Academy with new opportunities that were unavailable to them previously.
According to the official sponsorship statement, Manchest will now attempt to qualify for the Sunshine Tour, as well as attend the European and Asian Tour schools. If he proves successful in his new endeavors, he will have the opportunity to take his career to new heights, on an international scale.
In response to the sponsorship, Manchest offered the following comments: “Being supported by FP Markets means the world to me because if I did not have the financial backing that they give me, then I would not be able to play golf and travel around the country and go to various tournaments. Even turning professional now for me is the biggest step in my golfing career, so with all their support, it helps me a lot!”
FP Markets, ASIC regulated, is a client-centric global CFD and Forex provider with more than 13 years industry experience. · The company’s vision is to create the ultimate trading destination by combining the best technology, pricing and client service together with one of the largest product ranges in the industry. The convenience of being able to trade CFDs across equities, Forex, indices, commodities, futures and Bitcoin from the one account is one of the many reasons traders choose FP Markets. FP Markets prides itself on its deep understanding of what traders need. Traders can choose from a wide range of online platforms including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader and IRESS or monitor their portfolio on-the-go from any mobile device. FP Markets has learnt that the combination of pricing, execution speed, platforms, product range, client support and market analysis are the key ingredients that offer clients the confidence they require to trust and trade with a broker. The company’s outstanding 24/5 multilingual service has led it to being the home of the most satisfied clients 5 years running being awarded with ‘The Highest Overall Client Satisfaction Award,’ Investment Trends 2016 Australia CFD Report. Find out more at: www.fpmarkets.com
ASM Academy was founded in 2017, a product of the merger of McKinlay Golf, Southern Cape Golf Academy and ASM Worldwide Limited and it is relocating at the beginning of April 2018 to one of South Africa’s most prestigious golf estates, Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa.
ASM Academy is a progressive and innovative academy that offers a “seed to tree” development programme, assisting kids from as young as four years old all the way to established tour players. ASM Academy offers a unique approach to education through its bespoke golf development programme, it aims to grow the game and inspire excellence. One of its principal aims is to make golf more accessible to young people in Africa. To educate, nurture and develop Africa’s new generation through an innovative and holistic education programme centred around the etiquette and values inherent in golf. ASM Academy believes in the positive impact of golf on the character and personal development of all who participate and believes that this unique education should be available to all.
Find out more at: www.asmacademy.com
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