Global sports agency IMG has signed Catriona Matthew, the 2009 Ricoh Women's British Open Champion.

Matthew took the prestigious golf title in August, just 11 weeks after giving birth to her second daughter, and became the first Scottish woman to win a major title. She also holds three LPGA victories and three LET victories as well as five appearances in the European Solheim Cup team.

Guy Kinnings, IMG's director of golf EAME, said: "Catriona's achievement this summer at the Ricoh Women's British Open was fantastic, both for her personally and especially for British golf. Winning a Major has added an extra dimension to her already extremely successful career and we are thrilled that she has decided to join IMG."

Catriona's manager Vicky Cuming added: "Catriona's remarkable story has transcended the traditional women's media golf channels and her achievements resonate with women from all walks of life. We are really looking forward to working with her during this exciting stage of her career."

Catriona, who is currently in Texas at the LPGA's season ending Tour Championship, said: "I am delighted to have joined IMG. They are a global company with a great heritage in golf and I believe they are well positioned to help me to capitalise on my recent success. It will be great to be able to leave my on and off course interests in their capable hands as mine are rather full at the moment, both with getting back out on the Tour and with my two rather demanding gorgeous little girls!"

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