John Deere and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have announced an extension of their partnership agreement from January 2018, during which John Deere will continue to be the official supplier of golf course maintenance equipment, including Gator mowers, tractors and utility vehicles.

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Under the terms of the deal, LET tournaments - including the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in September 2019 - will be supported by John Deere equipment through the company's European network of golf dealers. Deere officials will also continue to work closely with agronomists at LET, with the aim of helping to produce better quality playing surfaces across the continent.

The announcement was made by LET President Mark Lichtenhein at the John Deere booth at BTME 2018 in Harrogate on Tuesday 23 January, in the presence of Manny Gan, John Deere Global Marketing Director, and Carlos Aragones, Head of sales and marketing.

"We are delighted that John Deere has decided to extend its relationship with the Ladies European Tour for the next two years, following the 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles", said LET president Mark Lichtenhein. “This is a testament to our lasting partnership since 2006 and demonstrates the alignment of our brands and our common goal of securing a bright future for women's golf. "

Carlos Aragones added: “We are also delighted that what has already proven to be a successful relationship with the Ladies European Tour continues to develop. The strength of the John Deere brand lies in the quality of our products and our customer service. We are very proud to be associated with the LET and the Solheim Cup. " 

The Solheim Cup is the culmination of the professional women's golf calendar, where the best female golfers from Europe and the United States compete for this prestigious biennial trophy. The next tournament will take place on the world famous PGA Centenary circuit at Gleneagles in Perthshire, Scotland, from September 13 to 15, 2019.