Ballygowan announced as Official Supporter of the 2027 Ryder Cup
Ballygowan, Britvic Ireland’s Natural Mineral Water brand, has recently announced a landmark partnership agreement as Official Supporter of the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be hosted at Adare Manor in Co. Limerick.
(L-R) Richard Atkinson, chief Ryder Cup officer at the European Tour Group and Kevin Donnelly, managing director of Britvic Ireland, pictured at the official signing of Ballygowan’s partnership agreement as Official Supporter of the 2027 Ryder Cup
Ballygowan, Ireland’s number one bottled water brand, is sourced and bottled in Newcastle West, just 30 minutes from Adare Manor, making this a truly local partnership for one of the largest sporting events ever staged in Ireland.
The partnership is structured as a bespoke, Ireland-only agreement, reflecting a unique opportunity presented by the Ryder Cup returning to Irish soil.
Exceptional quality
Ballygowan represents the exceptional quality of Ireland’s local products and will be the exclusive water category partner for the event.
As part of the partnership, thousands of litres of Ballygowan Natural Mineral Water will be provided to players, officials, volunteers and attendees throughout the world’s most prestigious team golfing event.
Special focus will be placed on sustainability with road miles kept to a minimum given there is just 24km from source to venue.
The 2027 Ryder Cup is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of spectators and a global television audience of hundreds of millions, placing Ireland firmly in the international sporting spotlight.
The announcement also marks a return to the Ryder Cup for Ballygowan, which previously served as Official Water Sponsor when Ireland last hosted the event at The K Club in 2006.
Ballygowan has also been a partner of the Amgen Irish Open on the DP World Tour since 2006.
Commenting on the announcement, Kevin Donnelly, managing director of Britvic Ireland, said: “We are incredibly proud to return as an Official Supporter of the Ryder Cup in 2027.
“This partnership reflects Ballygowan’s heritage, its local roots in Limerick, and its long-standing connection with professional golf.
“Given that Ballygowan is bottled and sourced just 24km from Adare Manor, this is a unique opportunity to support one of the world’s greatest sporting events in a way that is local, practical, and sustainable.”
Richard Atkinson, chief Ryder Cup officer at the European Tour Group, said: “The Ryder Cup is one of the most iconic events in world sport, and we are delighted to welcome Ballygowan back as an Official Supporter for 2027.
“Ballygowan’s strong Irish heritage, its local Limerick source and its proven track record at the Ryder Cup make it a natural partner as the event returns to Ireland for its 100th anniversary.”
