Over the hundred year of its operation the world renowned leader in manufacturing the finest watches, Rolex has played a pivotal role in shaping history as we know it today. Supporting a large number of sporting events around the globe, Rolex has aided the development of many world class players who have in turn added new chapters in the history of achievement. In the United States Rolex has been partnering the golfing bodies for creating several celebrated golfing tournaments for over two decades now. Partnering the American Junior Golfers Association from 1985 onwards till now, Rolex has assisted this illustrious golfing body in creating a number of junior golfing tournaments. The core idea behind creating junior tournaments is to hone the skills of young golfers and shape them for the world of professional golf in the years ahead. Apart from merely holding events, the exceptional players are given scholarships for pursuing higher education at renowned universities, in order to facilitate the process of all round development. On July the 6^th, the American Junior Golfers Association concluded its flagship tournament known as the Tournament of Champions at the Dalhousie Golf Club.

The final round of the Tournament of Champions turned out to be a riveting match between the skilled golfers T.J. Vogel, Byeong-hun An and Gavin Hall. Spectators anxiously awaited the winner of this nail-biting finish and bore witness to some spectacular shots by the players who were desperately trying to outperform each other and claim the title. A total of 114 players from 30 different states of America and six foreign countries had come to compete in the par-72, 7,282 yards golf course. The 2009 edition of the Tournament of Champions marked the 32^nd anniversary of this eminent golfing challenge. The closely fought battle turned out to one of the most remarkable final matches of the tournament and stunned spectators with the highly improved level of gameplay. This match was T.J. Vogel’s last match as a junior golfer and would end his stint in the junior golfing world. The incredibly talented golfer T.J. Vogel was playing his last AJGA tournament, before he moves away to University of Southern California in the fall this year.

The last part of the playoff was marked by heavy rain and even though the golfers were pelted by the drops of water they still continued to play remarkably well. Ending the closely fought battle with an 18 foot eagle down the slope in a perfect shot, T .J. Vogel shot the ball in to the hole. Leaving the other two skilled competitors behind with a delicate shot that carried forward to the golf hole at perfect speed, T.J. Vogel ended the game and the people finally had their champion. The lad from Cooper City, Florida finally clinched his first AJGA golfing title in his last playoff’s before he moves on to professional tournaments. The crowd of spectators burst into waves of cheer cheering the determination of the talented young golfer T.J. Vogel.

Supporting the tournament as its principal partner, Rolex was once again witness to the creation of history.

The finest can only be found or discovered when it is tested for its purity, its sincerity, its determination, endurance and spirit against an equally formidable force. The Wimbledon tennis tournament is considered to be the Holy Grail for tennis players everywhere. Right from its inception many decades ago the Wimbledon tennis challenge has attracted the finest players in the world that come together to face off in a battle off the champions. Rolex the world leader in premium watches has been partnering the Wimbledon for many years now. Comprehending the significance of an event like Wimbledon, the Swiss watches creator Rolex unwaveringly supports this event. Every single year history is created at this prestigious tennis challenge that is partnered by Rolex.

The 2009 edition for Wimbledon this year was a turning point in the history of this illustrious game. Watched by millions people around the world Wimbledon has throughout the history of human civilization been a proving ground fro exceptional talent. The final match for attaining the top honors at Wimbledon this year proved to be a riveting match that saw a battle between the Swiss legend Roger Federer and the talented American player Andy Roddick. This mammoth slugfest between the exceptionally talented duo carried on for an unbelievable 4 hours and 16 minutes. In a superb display of talent and skill that left the spectators completely spellbound the players fought a hard fight to clinch the top spot.

Andrew Stephen ‘Andy’ Roddick on of the competitors at the final was born in August, 1982 in the town of Omaha, Nebraska in United States. Popularly referred to as A-Rod the skilled Andy Roddick has been an integral part of the United States Davis Cup team for quite a few years now and has even lead America to victory in the 2007 Davis Cup tournament. Holding the record for having the fastest serve in the game of tennis at 155 mph, Andy Roddick along with Roger Federer is the only player to have finished the season in the ATP top 10 every single year from 2002 to 2008. With 39 wins to his credit at the finals, Andy Roddick holds the record for the most games won in a Grand Slam final. The winner of the 2004 ESPY best male tennis player, Andy Roddick is a combination of talent, humility and resilience. Ranked 5^th in the world of international tennis, Andy Roddick is a rare example of true grit and resolve.

The 2009 Wimbledon finals that turned out to be the longest game in the history of Wimbledon Andy Roddick displayed excellent form and talent. Armed with a volley of unbelievably fast serves Andy Roddick put up quite a battle and had Roger Federer moving all across the court. In a tremendous fight put up by Andy Roddick who seemed to have regained his best form Roger Federer was compelled to constantly change strategies and use every bit of strength to clinch the title. Andy Roddick put up one of his most epic performance and dominated the serves with a range of blisteringly fast serves. Although the talented Andy Roddick put up quite a fight to the finish eventually the Swiss player Roger Federer won in five sets posting a score of 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 16-14 at the end of the match.

Rolex the proud partner of Wimbledon was part of this historical event that would forever transform the world of tennis.