Sophie Gustafson with her Tipperary Crystal trophy at the 2010 AIB Ladies Irish OpenTipperary Crystal, an Irish company has become synonymous with high-end designs of excellent quality, supplied awards for the Ladies European Tour Player’s Player of the Year Award, Rookie of the Year Award and the Murcia Ladies Open on the LET Access Series in 2010.
For over a quarter of a century Tipperary Crystal has created modern and classical collections both in crystal and ceramics.
The company is also the Official Crystal and Ceramic Supplier of the AIB Ladies Irish Open and The 2011 Solheim Cup.
The AIB Ladies Irish Open, now in its fourth year, will be played at Killeen Castle in Dunsany County Meath in August.
The 12th edition of The Solheim Cup, which pits Europe’s 12 finest players against their US counterparts, will be contested at the same venue this September.
Tipperary Crystal, which was established in 1988, has a highly successful strategy of ‘innovation through design’, working with talented Irish designers of international renown, which include, Louise Kennedy, Graham Knuttel, Patrick Guilbaud, Rachel Allen and legendary Irish golfer Christy O’Connor Snr. It is now a recognised leader in creating high-end designs, both classical and contemporary in crystal, glass and ceramics.
Tipperary Crystal is involved in all disciplines of sport globally. From golf to tennis, horse racing to cycling, its awards are the focal point of many events and have been received by some of the most talented sporting legends in the world, which include Sophie Gustafson, Graeme McDowell, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal to name but a few.
“We were thrilled that Tipperary Crystal supplied the trophies for the Ladies European Tour’s Player’s Player of the Year Award, Rookie of the Year Award as well as the Murcia Ladies Open on the LET Access Series in 2010 and we look forward to building on our solid collaboration in the coming season,” said Alexandra Armas, Executive Director of the Ladies European Tour.
Tipperary Crystal commented: “When asked if we would sponsor awards for these prestigious events our response was an overwhelming yes,” said Declan Fearon, Managing Director. “The LET is an organization of unprecedented importance and in particular the LETAS, which nurture aspiring golfers who then move into the ranks of LET. We believe our trophies will match the individualism and creativity of the players who will become champions.”
Tipperary Crystal is also the official trophy supplier to The Sony Ericsson Open – Miami (ATP/WTA Tour) and The Mercury Insurance Open – Carlsbad, California (WTA Tour). An Official Partner to the IRFU (Irish Rugby) and to The Curragh Racecourse (Horseracing).
Tipperary Crystal joins an already impressive roster of partners who will be supporting the Ladies European Tour in 2011. They include Henderson Global Investors, John Deere, Lacoste, Softspikes, ecco and The R&A. The Ladies European Tour will launch the 2011 season at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Australian Open in Melbourne from February 3rd-6th, 2011.
