A move that was expected has been confirmed as Graeme Mc Dowell has confirmed that he has parted company with his management company.
Below is what appears to be an amicable statement between the two!
Graeme McDowell and Horizon Sports Management today announced that Graeme will embark on managing his own commercial interests at the conclusion of his current management contract at the end of the 2014 season.
McDowell commented: “When I joined Horizon in November 2007, I was ranked outside the top 100 players in the world, and was seeking a new and energetic management team to help me achieve my career ambitions - both
on and off the golf course. I am proud to say that in the intervening years, these ambitions have not only been achieved, but have surpassed my highest expectations.”
“During my time with Horizon I have become a Major Champion, played in three successive Ryder Cups and won multiple tournaments around the world. In parallel with this, Horizon has helped me to establish a portfolio of global sponsors and corporate partners, with whom I will remain engaged into the future. Horizon has also played a key role in establishing and growing The G-Mac Foundation. Its continued work for children’s charitable causes in the years ahead will represent a legacy that the team at Horizon should be genuinely proud of.”
“I am at a stage in my life where it feels right to move on to the next phase of my career – both in golf and business. I’m now involved with a growing number of exciting business ventures, many of which Horizon helped me establish, and as the landscape evolves so must I.”
“I would particularly like to thank Conor Ridge and the whole Horizon team for their vision, advice and commitment to my golf career and business affairs over the past seven years. Their integrity and professionalism are a mark of everything that Horizon represents. I look forward to their continued friendship and support in the years ahead.”
Conor Ridge, CEO of Horizon Sports Management added, “We have worked very closely with Graeme since he came on board in 2007 and have developed a strong personal and professional relationship with him over the years. He took a leap of faith when joining what was then a fledgling Irish sports management agency, and we are immensely proud of what we have achieved together since.”
“I would like to thank Graeme for putting his trust in us to manage his career and for enabling us to be a part of what has been a very special journey. With him, we have enjoyed some of the most exciting times and satisfying moments in Horizon’s history thus far, which we will always remember fondly.”
“Graeme leaves Horizon as one of the best players in the world and an outstanding ambassador for the game of golf. He is the ultimate role model for any aspiring pro out there, both in how he conducts himself as a person, and the professionalism with which he approaches the game.”
Mr. Ridge concluded: “We wish Graeme well for the rest of his golf career and in his future commercial ventures. His innate business acumen will serve him well as he manages his own affairs in the years ahead. He will move on fromHorizon with our very best wishes and on-going support for him and his family”
