AP Interview: European Tour chief eyes growth
July 30, 2010
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)—The head of the European Tour says there isgreat potential to expand into Eastern Europe, Asia and even South America asmany countries step up their construction of world class courses.
George O’Grady also told The Associated Press on Friday that golf beingnamed an Olympic sport will “kick-start” the growth of the game in developingcountries as federations are given funding to attract and develop young players.
The European Tour’s schedule includes 26 tournaments in Europe, seven inAsia, six in the United States, five in the Middle East and four in SouthAfrica.
It was announced this week that Bahrain will be the next Middle Easterncountry to host a tournament, in January 2011.
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