Victor,
Are you a golfer? How about a virtual round. We'll get Elwood
for the play-by-play.
COMPAQ: A round with Compaq
JUN 17, 1999, M2 Communications - Teed off sports fans around the world who can't make this years
star-studded Compaq European Grand Prix golf tournament at Slaley Hall from June 24-27 1999, will be able
to experience all the live action via Compaq's innovative new Web site. The 1999 Compaq Grand Prix has
attracted the leading names from the world of golf including: Seve Ballesteros, Darren Clarke, Mark James,
Sandy Lyle, Bernhard Langer, Sam Torrance and Ian Woosnam, ensuring that this Ryder Cup qualifier will
be the most exciting to date - even for the armchair spectator.
From today, golf fans can purchase tickets for the Compaq European Grand Prix direct from the Web site,
walk the course with the Compaq Virtual Tour, obtain inside information on the star players and enter
Compaq competitions to win the latest handheld computer equipment. When play commences on the 24
June 1999, the site will have up-to-the-minute information on all the action including access to individual
players score cards, daily play analysis and all the leaderboard action.
Joe McNally, Vice President and Managing Director, Compaq UK and Ireland said: "Compaq is pleased to
support the 1999 Compaq European Grand Prix at De Vere Slaley Hall. This event has become a major
attraction for golf enthusiasts around the world, and as the second largest global computer company,
Compaq is pleased to be able to offer golf fans a close eye on all the action whether they are able to attend
the tournament or not."
Compaq has contributed a six-figure sum as title sponsor of the tournament. Total prize money for the event
is one million US dollars (GBP 650,000).
Company Background
Compaq is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal
computers. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including
industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and
communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is
an industry leader in environmentally friendly programmes and business practices.
Compaq was established in the UK in 1984 and is headquartered in Richmond, Surrey. Its products and
services are sold and supported through a network of marketing partners across the UK.
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