Current World Equestrian Games gold medallist, Zara Phillips is swapping the saddle for the snow as she swings into action at the Chivas Snow Golf Championship from the 11th - 12th January.

Zara's appearance at Chivas Snow Golf in St Moritz forms part of a new two year sponsorship deal that will see Zara making a number of personal appearances at Chivas Regal events around the world.

Golf's coolest tournament is set in the luxurious surroundings of St Moritz and will boast a field of over 75 competitors from 12 countries. Playing in the shadow of the stunning Corvatsch mountain in St Moritz, Zara will be hoping for a winning start to the year by freezing out the rest of the women's field while champion racing jockey Frankie Dettori takes part in the men's amateur competition.

Zara Phillips said: "I am delighted to be announcing my new sponsorship with Chivas Regal and I am really looking forward to attending their luxury events - starting with the Chivas Snow Golf Championship in St Moritz. Apparently the course is spectacular and very cool. I am a novice golfer but I'm looking forward to a new challenge and the odd snow golf lesson from the professionals. With the Olympics coming up, 2008 is a big year for me and a few days in St Moritz is a great start to my New Year."

12:28pm today