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ROME, ITALY, January 11, 2010.- Mexicos Tourism Promotion Council (CPTM), Italy-based office, was very successful in organizing together with Infogolf Mexico and Mariana Hughes Golf Events-the inaugural Mexico in Italy Golf Cup (Torneo di Golf Copa México en Italia). The tournament was celebrated on December 20, 2009, in which sixty golfers, from both Italy and Mexico, participated. Not only adults played in this unique competition, but children, teenagers, ladies and gentlemen. They all enjoyed the experience of this gathering, whose main objective was the promotion of Mexicos top destinations for Tourism.

On that day, players enjoyed a sunny, but cold day that enabled them to play under good conditions, almost perfect.

The tournament was played according to Stableford system, with two categories, the first (handicap 0-18) and second (handicap 18-36), for less skilled players. The results were the following:

First Category, the winner was Simone De Lorenzo, who accumulated 38 points; next was Federico Milito with 36 points and third Claudio Tombini with 34 points. Simone De Lorenzo was awarded a Nicols watch and a beautiful trophy.

Second Category, the winner was Enrico Boccadoro, who obtained 35 points. In second place, Fabrizio Arioli, wih 35 and third, Giancarlo Starace, with 34. Boccadoro was also awarded a Nicols watch and a trophy for the victory.

The Longest-drive winner went to Vincenzo Cicero, who also captured the closest to the pin contest. For his heroics, he received a trophy and a Lynx wedge.

At the end of the closing ceremony, there was a drawing to give away different presents to participants. Next, Italians and Mexicans enjoyed a warm evening with lots of entertainment. There were tequila cocktails served, under a typical Mexican atmosphere, that included great music.

This unique event was sponsored by multiple firms. Among them, Nicols Jewelry, based in Spain, stood out as the top sponsor. Other were Infogolf México, MHG Events, Golf Channel, America-Bajo-Par, Hotel Aldama de Asturias, Seguridad Privada Sevip, Reforma Newspaper, Caras Golf magazine and Comercializadora Marbet.

It is worth mentioning that this tournament will have a Spanish edition, in Toledo next May 21, 2010. Eventually, organizers will be rooting for the tournament to be played in Mexico City, with the support of the countries that have hosted this event before.

We expect for Mexicos Tourism Promotion Council (CPTM) to continue emphasizing golf as a target in Italy, in order to promote our wonderful golf courses and beach destinations that abound in the vast territory.