Event:

World Golf Championships - EMC World Cup

Dates:

December 10 - 15, 2002

Site:

Vista Vallarta Golf Club, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Architect/Opened:

Jack Nicklaus / April, 2001

Par/Yardage:

Par: 72 / Yards: 7, 057

Defending/ Champions:

2001 - South Africa [Ernie Els/Retief Goosen]

Format:

Two-man team competition; two days of four-ball Two days of foursomes.

Trophy:

The John J. Hopkins Trophy.

Purse:

US $3 million [unofficial money]; US $1 million - First Prize to Winning Team.

Television:

Will be seen n more than 140 countries worldwide, reaching more than 200 million viewers.

USA Broadcast time are:

Thursday, Dec. 12 3:00 - 6:00 pm USA Network
Friday, Dec. 13 3:00 - 6:00 pm USA Network
Saturday, Dec. 14 4:00 - 6:00 pm ABC
Sunday, Dec. 15 4:00 - 6:00 pm ABC

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, Dec. 12 Four-ball
Friday, Dec. 13 Foursomes
Saturday, Dec. 14 Four-ball
Sunday, Dec. 15 Foursomes

History:

The World Cup has been a forerunner in the development of golf on a global basis. Is has traveled to 14 countries since its inception in 1953. Its theme over the years has been "goodwill through golf". Its list of past championships includes , among others, Sam Snead, Jimmy Demaret, Ben Hogan, Arnold Plamer, Jack Nickclaus, gary Player, peter Thomson, Roberto de Vicenzo, Lee Trevino, Johnny Miller, Hale Irwin, Seve Ballesteros, Ian Woosnam, Bernhard langer, Sandy Lyle, Fred Couples, Davis Love III, Kick Faldo, Ernies Els and Colin Montomerie.

About EMC:

EMC Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is the world leader in information storage systems, software, network and services and the provider of the most robust, secure and trusted information storage infrastructure in the world.

EMC's products are the information storage and management solution of choice for every major computing platform in today's business enterprise.

Founded in 1979, EMC is the recognized leading in delivering information storage and retrieval, information management and protection technology to companies whose success depends on information.

Major customers include the world's largest banks and financial services firms, telecommunications communications companies, airlines, retailers and government agencies.

The company's extensive list of sponsorships and event marketing programs includes the EMC World Cup, part of the World Championships, the PGA TOUR's annual EMC Golf Skills Challenge and the European Tour's EMC Golf Skill European Challenge events.

To learn more about EMC, please visit www.emc.com

Umbrella Sponsors:

Accenture, NEC, American Express and EMC

Official Sponsors:

Invensys

Web Sites:

www.worldgolfchampionships.com
www.emc.com

Championship Office:

Steve Wilson Championship Director
stwilson@pgatourhp.com

Elisa A Gaudet, manager-Marketing & Client Services
elisagaudet@pgatourhd.com

Marina Vallarta Club de golf
Paseo de la Marina S/N
Fracc. Marina Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, jalisco. 48354
Phone: [52] 322 221-0073 / Fax: [52] 322 221-2710

Media Contact:

James Cramer, World Golf Championships
jcramer@pgatourhd.com
Phone: 904 273-3293 / Fax: 904 273-3582