LPGA star Creamer to attend ADGC

Abu Dhabi - Giles Morgan, Global Head of Sponsorship and Events at HSBC, is thrilled to confirm the presence of Paula Creamer.

Former women's world number two Paula Creamer is set to attend the Desert Swing curtain raiser - the 2016 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship - between 21-24 January as an HSBC ambassador. The American LPGA star, member of six Solheim Cup teams throughout her career, will spend her time in the capital with championship visitors of all ages and backgrounds, passing on the same techniques which have helped her clinch 10 LPGA Tour events and 97 top-10 finishes, a Press release said.
Creamer is no stranger to HSBC's Golf Championships, having won the 2014 Women's Championship in Singapore in spectacular fashion, making a 75-foot putt for eagle to win in a sudden death playoff.
It is that incredible range of skills which now is set to be of benefit to the general public attending the marquee event in Abu Dhabi, truly showing that golf is Anyone's Game. Speaking ahead of the upcoming visit, Creamer said: "I'm really excited to be heading to Abu Dhabi for the first time, and I'm sure it will be a great experience for me and the fans of the sport. 2016 is a landmark year for golf especially with the Olympics on the horizon so there are huge opportunities for fresh audiences and new players from all over the world. As I look forward to heading to the UAE capital for the first time I can't wait to play a role in helping to open up the world of golf because it really is anyone's game."
In addition to Creamer's reputation as one of the world's finest golfers of her generation, she is also committed to mentoring youth. Since 2009 she has been a co-chair of the Young Ambassadors Council for The First Tee, a charitable effort with strong parallels to HSBC's global commitment to developing the sport.
Giles Morgan, Global Head of Sponsorship and Events at HSBC, is thrilled to confirm the presence of Paula Creamer.
"We're committed to opening up the world of golf to new audiences and to help both the next generation of golfers as well as amateurs to reach the next level. As a truly global starting point to the new season the tournament in Abu Dhabi is one of the most important events in the annual golf calendar, and we're very pleased to see Paula [Creamer] making her first-ever appearance as our guest to share with us the abundance of skills which have lifted her onto the world stage. She's got such energy for the game. Paula is as determined as we are to make golf anyone's game and will certainly add to the world-class experience and electric atmosphere for all who attend."
Championship goers will also be able to test their golfing skills with HSBC ambassador Tim Henman, the British tennis star, as golfing legends are set to make surprise visits to Championship Village to wow fans throughout the weekend.
The addition of Paula Creamer as a special guest making her first appearance at the championship will see HSBC once again push the boundaries of sport and innovation to new levels.
As a new ingredient to whet the appetite of fans and future fans Creamer will join Michelin-starred chef Tom Sellers in an all new mouth-watering line-up for the championship village.
Sellers, also making a debut appearance at the event, is set to bring his award winning cuisine to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship with the launch of "Golf Story". In a culinary and sporting first, the acclaimed British chef will unveil the Golf Story menu that will be served exclusively in the championship village.
The action on the course promises to be equally tantalising with the 2016 edition of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship featuring a superstar line-up, including world number one Jordan Spieth in his Arabian debut, four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy, American hot shot Rickie Fowler, super Swede Henrik Stenson and three-time Abu Dhabi champion Martin Kaymer.
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship is owned and presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council.