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Follow on Google News | Jumeirah Brand Ambassador wins GQ Sportsman of the Year awardJumeirah's Brand Ambassador, Rory Mcllroy, has won GQ's Sportsman of the Year award.
By: Jumeirah The award follows McIlroy's success at the US Open in June, a tournament which he completed with a record of 16 under par, besting the rest of the field by eight shots and becoming the tournament's youngest winner since 1923. He was also the first man since Tiger Woods in 2000 to lead the competition from start to finish. Jumeirah Group spotted Rory McIlroy golf (http://www.jumeirah.com/ It was then that Rory McIlroy sponsor Jumeirah, spotted his talent and decided to invest in the young golfer's career. Jumeirah has closely followed McIlory's burgeoning career with a passion ever since. Rory Mcllory has been sponsored by Jumeirah since 2007. He has since extended his contract with the luxury hotel chain in 2010 for a further three years. Thatcher Browne, Vice President of Brand Strategy and Management, Jumeirah Group said: "Jumeirah Group is immensely proud of Rory McIlroy. His sportsmanship, his determination and grace on the course, as well as his bold spirit, make him a superb role model and brand ambassador for Jumeirah. Congratulations to Rory for winning the GQ Sportsman of the Year award and to the many contenders whose character and contributions are greatly valued." The GQ Men of the Year awards, at London's Royal Opera House, was also attended by actresses Charlize Theron and Emma Watson, Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, singer Kylie Minogue and Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre. About Jumeirah Group: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts, including Dubai hotels (http://www.jumeirah.com/ PR Contact: Jumeirah Group Corporate Communications Director of Corporate Communications PO Box 73137 Dubai United Arab Emirates +971-4-373-0164 www.jumeirah.com End
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