AMERICAN EXPRESS SETS TIGER LOOSE IN ATLANTA'S PIEDMONT PARK WITH SPECIAL TIGER WOODS EXHIBITION TO KICK OFF THE 2003 WORLD GOLF CHAMPTIONSHIPS Tickets Now Available to Unique Tiger Woods Event for Cardmembers NEW YORK, June 24, 2003 -- American Express 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) – American Express Championship on September 30 in Atlanta's historic Piedmont Park. Cardmembers can now purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at 1-800-TOUR-TIX, or online 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 through 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:
Cardmembers who show their American Express Card on-site at the tournament can enjoy these special benefits:
American Express joins Accenture and NEC 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 Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking. |