Fiji’s Coastal Rental Cars have signed on as the Official Car Partner for the 2017 Fiji International to be played from 17-20 August.
As well as providing transport for the professional golfers during tournament week, Coastal Rental Cars have also committed to providing a fleet for Fiji International staff year round.
It’s a major boost for the tournament who will now have the means to travel further across Fiji in an effort to build on the strong community relations put in place over the last three years.
“Being a fully owned local company we are proud to be associated with an international event amongst other international franchises. This is a proud moment as we look forward to reaching more audience both locally and internationally,” Operations Manager for Coastal Rental Cars Ltd Sigatoka, Jeral Sharma.
Coastal Rental Cars will also lend the ‘Give Golf a Go’ Road Show and Schools Program vehicles to help spread the junior participation message of golf across the island.
“Having Coastal Rental Cars support the Fiji International is a crucial step forward in the logistics of running the tournament,” Director of Commercial for the Fiji International Matt Porm said.
“We’ve got a lot of international guests and competitors, and now we’ve got the means to get them where they need to be during the week of golf.”
Porm continued to say Coastal Rental Cars generosity will help the tournament grow outside of the ropes as well.
“With an entire fleet of vehicles at our disposal for the next 12 months, we’ve got a fantastic opportunity to expand our footprint in Fiji and further assist the community in growing the game and building relationships between the people of Fiji and the Fiji International.”
Coastal Rental Cars joins the Fiji International family of sponsors and stakeholders including Tourism Fiji, Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, Fiji Airways, the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Westpac Banking Corporation, Victoria Wines, Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji, Paradise Beverages, Airport Fiji Limited, Tappoo, Kriz Signs, The Fiji Sun, Fiji TV, FBC TV and Radio, Explore Fiji Magazine and Pacific Island Living Magazine.
About the Fiji International
To be held from 17-20 August the Fiji International will be played at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course which boats breathtaking views of the Coral Coast and is home to the Natadola Beach Land Estate.
Enticed by the tropical destination, the Fiji International has attracted some of the world’s best golfers since its inaugural staging in 2014 including Fijian hero and three time Major champion Vijay Singh, 2016 champion Brandt Snedeker, 2015 champion Matt Kuchar, Steven Bowditch, Boo Weekley, Nick Price, Robert Allenby, Heath Slocum, Liang Wenchong, and Anirban Lahiri.
In 2017, the Fiji International continues to have a global presence confirming its position as an integral tournament in the South Pacific region, with the tournament being tri-sanctioned by the European Tour, ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and Asian Tour.
A Pacific paradise, the Fiji International also boasts some of the most unique hospitality options in world golf with the par-3 4th hole providing the perfect vantage point to watch the golf, whilst socialising on the beach.
More than just a golf tournament, the Fiji International aims to leave a lasting legacy for golf in the Pacific region, with the PGA of Australia supporting initiatives to introduce and grow the game in Fiji.
The Fiji International is proudly supported by the Fijian Government, Tourism Fiji and the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa as the official resort of the tournament through 2017.