Backing boost for Area Team event

THE Scottish Area Team championship has landed a £50,000 sponsorship deal with financial services company Moneygate.

The three-year deal comes into force next month when the revamped event, featuring the leading six players from the 16 SGU areas, takes place over one weekend at Kinross. "The sponsorship market has obviously been very challenging during the difficult economic climate so it's great to add a new brand to our portfolio," said SGU chief executive Hamish Grey.