American Express Sets Tiger Loose in Atlanta's Piedmont Park with Special Tiger Woods Exhibition to Kick off the 2003 World Golf Championships.Sports Editors/Golf Writers & Columnists/Feature Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2003 Tickets Now Available to Unique Tiger Woods  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled. Event For Cardmembers American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. (R)(NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AXP The brand name Digital gave to its first family of Alpha-based computers. In 1998, Digital was acquired by Compaq. See Alpha. ) announces a private Cardmember exhibition with Tiger Woods, one of the world's most recognized sports icons, to mark the start of the 2003 World Golf Championships (WGC WGC World Gold Council WGC World Golf Championship WGC Welwyn Garden City WGC World Gaming Center WGC Writers Guild of Canada (Union) WGC Whole Grains Council WGC Wild Goose Chase WGC Working Group Coordinator ) - American Express Championship on September 30 in Atlanta's historic Piedmont Park Piedmont Park is the 189 acre "Central Park" of Atlanta, Georgia, located in Midtown, north of the city center. Originally the land was owned by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Walker, who used it as his out-of-town gentleman's farm and residence. . Cardmembers can now purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at 1-800-TOUR-TIX, or online at www.americanexpress.com/wgc, to see Tiger in a rare show of dazzling golf tricks. As Tiger gears up to defend his WGC-American Express Championship title, he will put his flair for dramatic drives and precision chip shots on display during the hour-long exhibition in the park. Tiger will give attendees valuable insights on how he prepares for big tournaments and delivers winning shots in the most pressure-packed moments. "Tiger Woods is one of the world's best athletes and known personalities, and we are excited to offer our Cardmembers and his fans the opportunity to see him in action during this special exhibition," said Jan Potter, vice president, International Media and Sponsorship for American Express. "Tiger is an important part of the American Express family, and he continues to impress us all with his amazing talents. Our exhibition is the best way to kick-off the WGC-American Express Championship for golf and Tiger fans." All Tiger Woods Exhibition tickets are sold in a package with a week-long grounds pass to the WGC-American Express Championship, September 30-October 5, at the Capital City Club. American Express' basic exhibition/tournament package costs $180. Cardmembers who take advantage of this exclusive offer will receive a number of extra benefits including: -- One child under 12 can accompany a ticketed adults to both the tournament and the exhibition -- One-year subscription to Travel & Leisure Golf magazine (existing subscribers will receive a one-year extension) Cardmembers who show their American Express Card on-site at the tournament can enjoy these special benefits: -- Limited edition Tiger Woods bobblehead doll A bobblehead doll, also known as a bobbing head doll, nodder, or wobbler, is a type of collectible doll. Its head is often oversized compared to its body. , while supplies last -- Complimentary Sportscope rental to get closer to the action -- "Take a shot with Tiger" - a complimentary digital photo of yourself with Tiger, created with the latest computer-enhanced imaging Visit www.americanexpress.com/wgc to purchase tickets or to view more details about exclusive Cardmember benefits. American Express joins Accenture and NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. as sponsors of the World Golf Championships. The events are important initiatives developed by the International Federation of PGA Tours to support and encourage more international championship-level competitions. Tiger won the inaugural WGC-American Express Championship in 1999, and repeated the feat last year. American Express is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning Financial planning Evaluating the investing and financing options available to a firm. Planning includes attempting to make optimal decisions, projecting the consequences of these decisions for the firm in the form of a financial plan, and then comparing future performance against , investment products, insurance and international banking. For more information about the company, visit www.americanexpress.com. (*) Note to editors -video b-roll of previous Tiger exhibitions available |
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