POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilman Ciocia, Inc., a leading provider of tax and financial planning services, today announced it is the exclusive financial services-based sponsor of pro golfer Rob Dinwiddie who will be competing in the first major championship of his career at this week's 2008 U.S. Open in San Diego, Calif.
Dinwiddie enters his first major as a golfer to watch after an impressive showing in recent weeks on the European Tour. A native of Barnard Castle, England, Dinwiddie has amassed three top-10 finishes in his past eight events highlighted by shattering the course record at England's Wentworth Club during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship last month. He also recorded a third place finish at the BMW Asian Open earlier this year. Dinwiddie is the first golfer ever to hold the English, Scottish and Welsh Stroke Play Championships at the same time and was a member of the 2005 Walker Cup team.
The tax and financial planning services firm which is already active in the sports marketing realm, having sponsorships with the Mets baseball organization during the regular season, and with the Yankees, Cardinals and Marlins during spring training in Florida, is now expanding its reach into pro golf.
"We congratulate Rob Dinwiddie on competing in his first major. We are thrilled to sponsor this international star athlete in the making at his inaugural U.S. Open appearance," said Michael Ryan, president and CEO of Gilman Ciocia. "We are excited to now add golf to our sports marketing agenda, as it is another great avenue to generate brand awareness and recognition, both on and off the course."
"I am very appreciative of the support from Gilman Ciocia as I make my major championship debut this week," said Dinwiddie. "Playing in the U.S. Open is something I have always strived for and I am looking forward to competing against the world's best on one of the biggest stages in golf."
About Gilman Ciocia, Inc.
Gilman Ciocia, Inc. is a leading provider of federal, state and local tax preparation services with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Founded in 1982, Gilman Ciocia caters to middle and upper income taxpayers who face an increasingly complicated tax code and must choose from a growing array of investment options. Gilman Ciocia is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals and is recognized among the Top 40 accounting firms nationwide in 2006 by Accounting Today Magazine. Visit http://www.gtax.com/ or call 1-800-TAX-TEAM for more information and to find the office closest to you. Securities offered through Prime Capital Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Gilman Ciocia and Prime Capital Services, Inc. are affiliated entities. Neither offers legal advice.
About Rob Dinwiddie
Having gained entry into the PGA European Tour in 2007, Robert Dinwiddie is poised to become one of Europe's best golfers. In 2007, Rob earned back-to-back victories, becoming the Scottish Challenge Champion and the Rolex Trophy Winner. He also tied for 5th place at the OKI Mahou Challenge de Espana. Rob starred in the college ranks at Tennessee State where he recorded 14 collegiate victories and went on to become the 2005 NCAA Minority National Champion. To visit Rob's official website, please go to http://www.robdinwiddie.com/.
About Octagon Golf
Octagon's Golf Division manages two Champions Tour events, The ACE Group Classic and SAS Championship presented by Forbes; three LPGA Tour events, Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship presented by John Q. Hammons, and SemGroup Championship presented by John Q. Hammons; and one Nationwide Tour event, Rex Hospital Open. Octagon's Golf Division also represents many of golf's top professionals including: Chris Smith, Grace Park, Christina Kim, Meg Mallon, and Beth Daniel. Additionally, Octagon represents marketing rights to Gary Koch, and brothers, Bobby and Lanny Wadkins.
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