Nikon to support "The 142nd Open Championship"

July 12, 2013

Nikon Corporation (Makoto Kimura, President) is pleased to announce its patronage of the 142nd Open Championship, to be held from July 18 to 21, 2013 at Scotland's Muirfield. The Open Championship is the world's oldest and most traditional golf tournament, as well as one of the world's four major golfing events^*.

*The Open Championship, the Masters Tournament, the United States Open Championship and the PGA Championship.

Nikon has been a patron of the Open Championship since 1993. It has conducted various promotional activities in support of this historical and popular event.

At this event, prominent Nikon branding will be present around the course, while Nikon's latest range of digital cameras and sport optics will be on display on site. In addition, spectators will be able to take advantage of the Nikon loan service.

Furthermore, Nikon Professional Services (NPS) will be setting up a service depot offering equipment maintenance, cleaning, repair and loan for professional photographers covering the event.

To live up to its role as an official patron of this prestigious tournament, Nikon will make available a wide range of support activities for professional photographers and visitors alike.

Nikon is keen to support international sporting events and continue to align the brand with such prestigious global events that provide a platform for leading competitors to continuously push their limits.