PGA Tour Golfer Davis Love III Signs Three Year Deal With Acura

TORRANCE, Calif., March 30 -- PGA tour golfer Davis Love III has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with luxury automaker Acura. The sponsorship was announced at the Honda Classic PGA tournament held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This is the first time Acura has endorsed a professional golfer and the first automotive sponsorship deal for Love. Under the terms of the contract, Love will be involved in Acura's regional advertising, marketing campaigns, and appear at corporate events. Love will also wear an Acura logo on his left sleeve at tournaments.

"We are excited about the opportunity to sponsor Davis Love III and look forward to working with him over the next three years," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Davis is a top performer and a winner, the qualities the Acura brand stands for."

Davis Love III has been a leading PGA Tour pro for almost twenty years and is currently ranked ninth in the world golf standings. He has racked up 18 career PGA tour victories, including two PGA Players Championships and a PGA Championship.

"I am thrilled to formalize my relationship with Acura and honored that they have selected me as their first professional golfer for sponsorship," said Love. "I look forward to working with them over the next three years and of course, to driving an Acura."

About Acura

Acura offers a full line of premium performance vehicles through a nationwide network of more than 260 dealers. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models including the exotic NSX supercar, the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the race-bred RSX sports coupe and the award winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle. For more information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.acura.com. For media inquiries, please go to www.acuranews.com.