Andreas Harto re-signs with Wilson Golf

Young Dane Andreas Harto has re-signed with Wilson Golf on a multi-year deal as he prepares for his return to the European Tour in 2013

Andreas Harto

Young Dane Andreas Harto has re-signed with Wilson Golf on a multi-year deal as he prepares for his return to the European Tour in 2013.

The 24-year-old - who is also a Wilson Staff Advisory Member - recorded eight top-tens and a victory at the Real Czech Challenge Open with his Wilson Staff Tour V2 irons in 2012.

His subsequent third-place finish on the Challenge Tour Money List earned him a card for the 2013 European Tour season.

"The Wilson Staff Tour V2 irons have played a big part in my success and I'm really looking forward to using them again on the European Tour," said Harto, who first signed with the brand in 2010.

Harto - the fastest player to win two Challenge Tour events - will also carry a red and white Pro Tour bag, feature the Wilson Staff logo on his headwear and advise on Wilson's club development.

"Andreas performed superbly again this year and we're delighted that he's chosen to play Wilson Staff for his second full season on the European Tour," said Doug Wright, Wilson Golf's European Commercial Director.

"He's a great prospect for the future and we'll continue to value the feedback he gives to our R&D team."

Aside from Harto, 2012 Ryder Cup hero Paul Lawrie, three-time major champion Padraig Harrington, Americans Ricky Barnes and Kevin Streelman and Englishman Anthony Wall will all play Wilson Staff in 2013.

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