Bubba Watson: Long Drives for Climate Protection

BIELEFELD, Germany, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bubba Watson is the leading long-hitter on the American PGA Tour. He has already won three tournaments on the U.S. PGA Tour in just one year. The 32 year old professional golfer is farsighted and has strong values. As a Schueco brand ambassador, the World Number 11 intends to raise international awareness of Schueco's vision - Green Technology for the Blue Planet. Doing something today for the world of tomorrow is the guiding principle that Schueco has followed for years. The company stands for clean energy from solar and windows and is the leading provider of future-oriented building envelopes.

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Around the globe, a team of world-class golfers tees off on sustainable climate protection, and will so on July 31 at the Schueco Open in Duesseldorf. At the event, Bubba Watson will compete against other international Schueco brand ambassadors, led by Martin Kaymer, the number one German golfer and World Number Two.

Solar energy as an effective sign

"My home state of Florida is a sunshine paradise. But anywhere on the planet, solar energy is an important factor for setting an example for climate protection. Schueco has the necessary know-how and technological possibilities. I'm looking forward to my new job as a Schueco brand ambassador, because I can contribute something towards bringing the strong idea behind Schueco to the world. It will be an exciting time," said Bubba Watson, who has two PGA Tour victories under his belt and was a member of the American Ryder Cup team in 2010. Dirk U. Hindrichs, the President and CEO of Schueco International KG, had this to say about the cooperation with the American all-around golfer: "We're looking forward to the partnership. With Bubba Watson we have an outstanding professional golfer from the USA at our side as a brand ambassador. With his friendly, winning ways, he will credibly represent the Schueco brand particularly on the American market. Schueco and professional golf are a perfect match. In addition to having a connection to nature, for both Schueco and golf, excellent technique, the utmost precision, absolute perfection, and efficient usage of energy are decisive success factors."

Large audience expected again for the Schueco Open

A huge number of people will attend the Schueco Open 2011 on July 31 at the renowned Golf Club Hubbelrath in Duesseldorf. Ticket sales, which began just a few days ago, have surpassed all expectations. That comes as no surprise, as the Schueco Open will again this year be one of the best-manned invitation tournaments in Germany. In the tournament, Watson will compete against other Schueco brand ambassadors, including Martin Kaymer, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Gregory Havret, Geoff Ogilvy, Henrik Stenson, Edoardo Molinari, Liang Wenchong, and Dustin Johnson for the coveted Winner's Cup.

More information on the tournament and tickets can be found at http://www.schueco.com/schueco-open.

Ticket raffle

Starting this week it is worth visiting Schueco's website, http://www.facebook.com/schueco, for two reasons. Not only can you find information about the event and purchase tickets for the tournament, you can also test your knowledge and win VIP tickets to the Schueco Open as well as other prizes.

Schueco - Green Technology for the Blue Planet.

That means clean energy from solar products and windows. And the contribution that Schueco makes to the environment with pioneering building envelopes. To be more precise, with Energy3: Saving Energy - Generating Energy - Networking Energy. Window and facade systems not only save energy due to optimum thermal insulation, they also generate energy thanks to efficient solar solutions. This creates an excess of energy which can be used by means of intelligent networking. For building functions, as well as for everyday life. The result is a significant step towards energy self-sufficiency. Towards the sustainable conservation of natural resources. And for a secure future. With more than 5000 employees and 12,000 partner companies, Schueco is active in more than 75 countries worldwide and achieved turnover of 2.38 billion euros in 2010.

    Marketing contact: Schueco International KG
    Tanja Brinks
    Marketing Director
    Karolinenstr. 1-15
    D-33609 Bielefeld

    Tel.: +49-521-783-425
    Fax: +49-521-783-182
    E-Mail: [email protected]

SOURCE Schueco International KG

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