OLIVER FISHER TURNS PROFESSIONAL
AND SIGNS UP WITH I M G

Oliver Fisher, pictured right, announced today that he has both turned professional and signed with the global sports management company, IMG.
Oliver’s decision to turn professional follows an extremely successful trip to European Tour Qualifying School last week at San Roque where he finished fifth, securing his full European Tour card at the first attempt.
He has enjoyed a distinguished amateur career and his move into the professional ranks is eagerly anticipated by the golfing fraternity.
In 2005 Oliver became the youngest ever member of the GB&I Walker Cup team at just 16 years of age and was runner up in the Brabazon Trophy in 2005. He also took part in his first professional tournament, the Australian Mastercard Masters, finishing 13th. In 2006 his feats included winning the St Andrews Links Trophy and finishing runner up in the English Amateur Championship in August. In October he played for England in the Eisenhower Trophy finishing 6th overall in the group standings and 5th overall in the individual standing.

Guy Kinnings, Managing Director of Golf at IMG, whose team represents the world's best golfers including Tiger Woods, Retief Goosen, Colin Montgomerie, Sergio Garcia, Luke Donald and Nick Dougherty, said; “Oliver’s outstanding amateur record has established him as one of the world’s best young golfers and he has the looks, personality and charisma to become one of the most sought after properties in golf.”

Oliver will be managed by Brendan Taylor, Vice President IMG Golf, who remarked; "We are thrilled that Oliver has signed with IMG, he has already has a high profile thanks to his great amateur career and we believe he has all the ingredients to become one of the World's best players. We are very excited to be part of his team."

Oliver said "IMG represent the world's best players, many of whom have served as my inspiration throughout my amateur career. I believe they will provide all the service and support I will need to make the transition into professional golf and I can't wait to get started."