Cabrera signs contract with SG Private Banking

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SG Private Banking has signed a three-year sponsorship contract with Argentine golfer, Angel Cabrera, winner of the 2007 U.S. Open.

Angel Cabrera (Badz/PGA TOUR)

The 38-year-old Cabrera, ranked No. 15 in the world in 2007, was recently elected "Sportsman of the Year" in Argentina after winning at his first major championship at Oakmont Country Club.

By associating its image with Angel Cabrera, SG Private Banking is strengthening its presence in the world of top level golf. The private bank also sponsors French golfer Christian Cevaër.

This new partnership confirms Société Générale's commitment to the development of golf. Société Générale has been the Official Partner of the French Golf Federation since 2001 and as of this year will be the "Presenting Sponsor" of the Evian Masters tournament, one of the major women's golf events.

It has also been the "Official Partner" of the French Open, a major tournament on the European Tour, since 2004.

Société Générale also supports four other professional golfers: Gwladys Nocéra, ranked No. 3 in Europe in 2007, Sophie Gicquel, who this year is mainly playing on the LPGA Tour, Cassandra Kirkland and Grégory Bourdy, ranked No. 3 in France in 2007.