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Hyundai and Golf New Zealand recommit to partnership

Hyundai and Golf New Zealand recommit to partnership

NZ Autocar18-05-2025
Hyundai New Zealand has announced an extension of its partnership with Golf New Zealand. Both parties are recommitting to growing the love of golf across the country.
Hyundai has demonstrated longstanding support for golf through its partnership with Golf New Zealand and The New Zealand Open.
The latest extension with Golf New Zealand highlights its ongoing support of the sport and for Kiwi golfers.
'We've been involved in the game since 2018, at a professional and grassroots level, through our partnership with Golf NZ.
'Together we are focused on growing golf here in New Zealand and adding real value to the local golfing community'. So says Michelle Langdon, GM Marketing at Hyundai New Zealand.
Golf New Zealand CEO, Jeff Latch, said he was proud to announce the continuation of the longstanding partnership.
'Golf New Zealand is thrilled to announce the continued support of Hyundai New Zealand.
'It is great to have a partner that is enthusiastic about golf and golfers around the country.'
Read the NZ Autocar review of the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy here.
Throughout the partnership with Golf New Zealand, Hyundai New Zealand has run a successful gift-with-purchase programme. It makes a $500 contribution towards golf club memberships, for any Golf New Zealand member who purchases a new Hyundai.
It has also hosted a series of Hyundai Futures Festival events around the country, encouraging a lifelong love of golf amongst young Kiwis.
'Our golfers have real benefits through the partnership. We are delighted to continue to deliver on those across multiple facets of the game' said Latch.
Golf New Zealand and Hyundai New Zealand share closely aligned values. Both organisations are committed to connecting with communities and families, inspiring the next generation, embracing innovation, and promoting environmental sustainability.
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