Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Mercedes-Benz of Swindon support local golfer Sam Matton

Mercedes-Benz of Swindon are supporting local golfer Sam Matton...

Sam, 22, who lives in Swindon and this year made the transition from amateur to professional. As an amateur his playing handicap was +3 and represented England as a member of U21 & 'A' squads over a 2 year period. Sam’s amateur record includes 1 national title, 6 county titles, 6 open titles with 4 club championships and has now set his sights on bigger competitions.

Mike Fellows, Managing Director said “We are pleased to help Sam who is clearly a talented young player and we wanted to help him as he starts his professional career as a golfer. Sam’s father, Simon Matton is a customer and keen amateur golfer who will be representing the Mercedes UK team in an international event in Stuttgart in September called the Mercedes Trophy – the world largest amateur golf tournament. Golf is a high profile sport for us and Mercedes-Benz are sponsors of the British Open which has massive coverage and the right profile for many of our customers.”