NEW
YORK, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi
UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a global leader in financial services,
proudly announces a three-year partnership with top-ranked
professional golfer Yuka Saso,
extending through the 2027 golf season.
Saso, 23, has established herself as a remarkable talent,
winning her first major championship at the 2021 U.S. Women's Open
at The Olympic Club during her rookie LPGA season and clinching the
Championship again in 2024 at Lancaster Country Club. A two-time
Olympian, Saso represented both the
Philippines to honor her mother at the Tokyo 2020 Games and then represented
Japan at the 2024 Paris Games to
honor her father.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the partnership, Saso said, "I'm
thrilled to partner with MUFG for the next three seasons. As one of
the most trusted global financial institutions, their commitment to
empowering a brighter future aligns perfectly with my own goals,
and their support will be invaluable as I continue to grow in my
career."
Born in San Ildefonso, Philippines, Saso has a rich cultural
background, with a Filipina mother and Japanese father. She began
her golf journey at just eight years old, inspired by online videos
of Rory McIlroy's swing.
Saso's career quickly ascended, and she became the first
Filipino-born major champion in golf history after her U.S. Women's
Open victory. Turning professional in 2019, Saso also achieved team
and individual gold at the 2018 Asian Games, reinforcing her
reputation as a global talent.
"We are excited to join Yuka's journey as she continues to rise
in the world of professional golf," said Kevin Cronin, CEO and Regional Executive for
MUFG Americas. "This partnership reflects MUFG's dedication to
investing in the next generation of diverse talent and promoting
the growth of women's sports on a global stage."
Through this sponsorship, Saso will feature MUFG's logo on her
apparel, representing the brand across her tournaments.
Additionally, she will engage in a variety of MUFG's business and
brand initiatives, showcasing the company's commitment to
supporting athletes who inspire excellence both on and off the
playing field.
About MUFG and MUFG Americas
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's
leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG
has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more
than 40 countries. The Group has about 140,000 employees and offers
services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities,
credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The
Group aims to be "the world's most trusted financial group" through
close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly
respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving
society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better
world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New
York stock exchanges.
MUFG's Americas operations, including its offices in the U.S.,
Latin America, and Canada, are primarily organized under MUFG
Bank, Ltd. and subsidiaries, and are focused on Global Corporate
and Investment Banking, Japanese Corporate Banking, and Global
Markets. MUFG is one of the largest foreign banking organizations
in the Americas. For locations, banking capabilities and services,
career opportunities, and more,
visit www.mufgamericas.com.
Media Contact:
Alicia Faugier
afaugier@us.mufg.jp
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