After having his own PGA Tournament for the past few years in Las Vegas, Justin Timberlake recently added another notch on his golf resume by being named the first-ever Team Ambassador for the United States during the 2012 Ryder Cup matches this fall at Medinah Country Club in Illinois. As Team Ambassador, Timberlake will be a part of the Ryder Cup Gala event on September 26 and Ryder Cup Opening Ceremonies on September 27.
Justin Timberlake is considered one of the most diversely successful entertainers and entrepreneurs on the planet. He’s won six Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards and has starred in films such as The Social Network and Bad Teacher. Other business ventures include record label Tennman Records, fashion label William Rast, and the restaurants Destino and Southern Hospitality.
An avid amateur golfer, Timberlake redeveloped the eco-friendly Mirimichi Golf Course in Millington, Tennessee. In October 2011, Timberlake received the Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards for his green-conscious golf course.
“Golf has been a lifelong passion of mine – whether I’m out playing the game, working on the course at Mirimichi or sharing my love for the sport with others,” Timberlake said. “There is no greater stage for the sport than the Ryder Cup, and I’m proud to be an Ambassador for the U.S. Ryder Cup team and take part in such a time-honored event. It’s going to be a special week for golf fans around the world, me the most.”
The first Ryder Cup matches will take place on Friday, September 28. The final singles matches will take place on Sunday, September 30. This will be the only time the Ryder Cup has taken place in Illinois throughout the 38 previous competitions.
“As Captain, I’m very excited to have Justin [Timberlake] on board as an Ambassador for the U.S. team,” said 2012 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III. “He’s a true champion for our sport, and I’ve been very impressed with his commitment to growing golf and sharing his passion with others. He genuinely loves the game. I know golf fans are going to embrace his participation and share in his excitement for the Ryder Cup.”
“The Ryder Cup continues to generate incredible excitement as September approaches, and Justin Timberlake’s involvement is an added bonus for one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the world,” said PGA of America President Allen Wronowski. “The Ryder Cup is truly a global event, and Justin [Timberlake] is a household name internationally. As someone who is passionate about golf, he’s the perfect fit to be a Team Ambassador, and The PGA of America is proud to have his support for the 2012 Ryder Cup.”
For more information, visit the 2012 Ryder Cup website.
