ASH, England, Jul 03, 2008 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX News Network) -- With Photo

Leading financial security company Genworth Financial and GOLFAID in
conjunction with The European Tour, are pleased to announce an extended
commitment to their popular 'Putts for Charity' initiative. As part of their
commitment to raising funds for good causes, this innovative concept will now
feature as part of all remaining tournaments on The 2008 European Tour
International schedule.

For the next 14 European Tour events, starting at The European Open at
The London Club this week, Genworth and GOLFAID will contribute EUR2 to
charity for every one putt holed during tournament play. In addition to this
extended player activity, visitors attending the SAS Masters and Volvo
Masters later in the year will also have the chance to make 'one putts' at
specially constructed greens. Each of these successful 'one putts' will also
generate a contribution to charity. It is hoped that this combined effort
will exceed last year's EUR100,000 raised for good causes.

Genworth Brand Ambassador and European Tour Member Ross Fisher said:

"It's great to lend our support to 'Putts for Charity'. When we're having
a good game on the greens, more money is being raised for a worthy cause. I'm
delighted to launch this extended initiative here at The European Open."

Photo credit: Genworth Financial Brand Ambassador Ross Fisher makes a
'Putt for Charity'

About Genworth Financial

Genworth is a leading financial security company meeting the retirement,
lifestyle protection, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15
million customers across 25 countries. In Europe, Genworth partners with
banks, brokers, advisers and other financial institutions to develop
innovative mortgage insurance, payment protection and other products to suit
local markets. For more information, visit http://www.genworth.com

About GOLFAID

GOLFAID is an Incorporated Charity, initiated by the players and
established by The European Tour in 2006 to make grants to organisations and
charities, particularly those assisting children and young people, with the
full help and support of Members of the Tour.

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