OREANDA-NEWS. Ricoh Company Ltd. announced that it is to continue as title sponsor of the Women's British Open through to 2018. This is the third renewal of the agreement since Ricoh began to sponsor the tournament in 2007. The new agreement will run for two years from 2016 to 2018.

Ricoh is already one of the longest serving global sponsors in women's golf, with this year being the ninth year that Ricoh has been title sponsor of the Women's British Open. The tournament itself is in its 39th year. This year, it is being held at Trump Turnberry Resort in Scotland from Thursday, 30 July to Sunday, 2 August and is being played on Turnberry’s famous Ailsa course for only the second time in the Championship's history.

Zenji Miura, President and CEO, Ricoh Company Ltd: "We’re delighted to continue as title sponsor of the Ricoh Women's British Open for two further years. Our sponsorship programmes help us communicate our business and brand messages to bring us closer to customers and build relationships with the communities in which we work. In the world of sport as is in the world of business both imagination and a passion for change are key to driving success."

The Ricoh Women's British Open is enjoying support like no other time in its history as sponsors embrace the tradition, history and passion of the Championship and the many values that the best women golfers can offer their brands. The Ricoh Women's British Open was founded by the LGU in 1976 and is staged in conjunction with IMG, the world's largest sports marketing company. The event has been co-sanctioned by the LPGA and LGU since 1994 and gained Major status in 2001.