Emirates Airlines have reaffirmed their backing for the Royal Malta Golf Club (RMGC), this year celebrating their 125th anniversary.

The sponsorship strengthens Emirates’ commitment to golf in Malta. Furthermore, they will be the title sponsor of the Emirates Cup which will be played at Marsa on June 11.

Paul Fleri Soler, Emirates Malta Manager, said: “Emirates congratulates RMGC for this great achievement. Not many golf clubs in the world can take pride in having such a rich history spanning 125 years.

“This is further attested by the fact that several golfers from as far away as New Zealand, Australia and Canada and also Europe will be participating in these tournaments.

“We have entered into this sponsorship with RMGC to support golf and its growth, a sport that has been associated with Malta since 1888.”

David Debono, RMGC cap-tain, welcomed the new sponsorship.

“This is wonderful news for the Royal Malta Golf Club.

“Emirates are well known for being among the world’s premium airlines and a leading supporter of golf tournaments across the globe,” he said.

“We anticipate that the RMGC centenary programme will be one of the biggest ever, with players arriving from overseas.”

Over the past two years, the RMGC have been busy building the new clubhouse and significant improvements were also made to the golf course. These major projects are now ready in time for the celebrations.

The Emirates Cup will be one of the main events of the anni-versary programme.

All activities will be held between June 9 and 15.