Bangkok--9 Aug--Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Volvo continues to shine the spotlight on Thai golfers competing in the international arena with the “Volvo Masters Amateur 2007,” a screening platform that gives talented local players an opportunity to achieve global recognition by teeing off with over 70 of the world's top amateur golfers in the prestigious “Volvo Masters Amateur World Final 2007" in Spain Mr. Paul Stokes, President, Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd., said, “Volvo Car Thailand is pleased to show our support for amateur and professional golfers through events such as these. While the 'Volvo Masters of Asia 2007' is a world class professional golf tournament under our sponsorship, the 'Volvo Masters Amateur World Final 2007' gives the best amateur golfers in the world a chance to showcase their skills and provides our Thai customers and golf enthusiasts with the perfect opportunity to meet and tee off with competitors from around the globe.” The “Volvo Masters Amateur 2007”, open to both Thai Volvo customers and the general public, will hold three qualifying rounds on August 28 — 29, at the Cascata Golf Club in Nakhon Nayok and on September 5, at the President Country Club in Bangkok. The final round will take place on September 17, at the Thai Country Club in Chachongsao. The “Volvo Masters Amateur World Final 2007” is scheduled for October 31 — November 5, at the Westin La Quinta Golf & Country Club in Marbella, Spain. The top three scorers from each flight among Thai Volvo customer entrants in the “Volvo Masters Amateur 2007,” will be invited to compete in the “Volvo Masters Amateur World Final 2007” and join the prestigious witness “Volvo Masters in Valderrama 2007” international tournament in Spain. For non-Volvo customer applicants, the top scorer from each flight of the “Volvo Masters Amateur 2007” will be invited to compete on par with professional golfers in the Pro-Am tournament in “Volvo Masters of Asia 2007”, set for December 5, at the Thai Country Club. “2007 marks Volvo’s 80th year of providing consumers with some of the world's most quality exciting and safest luxury cars. The Volvo Masters series is part of our year-round celebration. Apart from encouraging people to participate in sport activity, this also serves as a good opportunity for customers, dealers, and Volvo team to meet and share some rewarding good times together,” added Mr. Paul Stokes. For more information on the “Volvo Masters Amateur 2007”, contact Sports Management Group at tel: 02 669 5450 or Volvo Assistance at tel: 1401 700 600 from mobile phone. Information: Volvo Car Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, managed under the luxury brand division of Ford known as the Premier Automotive Group (PAG), and is headquartered in Gothenburg Sweden. PAG, an operating division of Ford Motor Company, includes the luxury brands of Volvo, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Volvo Cars has been present in Thailand since 1962, firstly through an independent importer/distributor, and then through a wholly owned National Sales Company, Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd., since 1971, taking over distribution from SMC in 1999. VCT now employs some 48 people. A local assembly (CKD) factory, Thai Swedish Assemblies (TSA) was established in 1976 and today builds the globally successful Volvo XC90, Volvo S80, Volvo S60 and Volvo V70 models in Thailand, employing some 300 people. Volvo Cars also offer the spectacular all-new Volvo C70 retractable hard-top coupe/convertible as a fully imported sports car Volvo is represented in retailing by 12 authorized dealers operating 14 outlets, nationwide. 7 in the Bangkok metropolitan area and 7 in up-country locations as follows, Wearnes (with locations in Hua Mark and Lard Phrao), SMC Motors (with locations in Sukhumvit 22 an Silom) Gothenburg Automobiles, Phaholyothin; Viking Motors, (with locations in Charoennakorn); Scandinavian Auto; Ramindra, and ChiangMai Sweden Motor; ChiangMai, Nitiboon Sales and Services; Pitsanuloke, Khon Kaen CharoenSri; Khon Kaen, Thepnakorn Car; Nakornrajasrima, Nokornpathom Motor; Nakornpathom, and SMC Motors; Cholburi, Hat Yai Auto; Hat Yai. For more information on Volvo Cars' products and services, please refer to www.volvocars.co.th, or contact your nearest authorised dealer. For free video content please go to www.media.volvocars.com and click on 'Broadcast Room' to preview and request video. If you haven’t already used this site, please take a moment to register. Once your registration is approved, you can order broadcast-standard video digitally or by tape. Registration and video is free to the media. Contacts: Khun Waralee Bunnag Senior Communications Manager Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Tel: +66-2-205-6627 Mobile: +66-81-643-1117 Email: [email protected]