China's HNA Group has agreed a five-year deal to become title sponsor of the Open de France, which will also join the new Rolex Series with a prize fund of $7 million, the European Tour said on Monday. HNA's backing marks the first time a China-based organization has sponsored a European Tour event outside the country. The tournament at Le Golf National outside Paris celebrated its 100th edition last year and will host the Ryder Cup next year.
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