Streamed live on a dedicated frequency, FM 95.6, and via the Championship website www.abudhabigolfchampionship.com, the information-packed audio is broadcast from a central studio-based production team, with fairway contributors relaying the action back to the studio.
And with analysis coming from those in the know, such as former Ryder Cup and European Tour player, Gordon Brand Junior; John Hawksworth and Ross McFarlane, who are both ex-Tour players and Sky commentators; golfing enthusiasts will be in for a real treat as all the action from the first tee off to the last drive is covered.
'We are dedicated to enhancing the overall golfing experience for everyone involved in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and the platform that this broadcasting medium provides goes a long way in meeting that,' said Gavin Gabrielson, Manager, Major Events Division, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority - which organises the tournament.
'Fans from around the world can tune in via the internet and follow their favourite players. Spectators on the day can listen to up-to-date news, exclusive interviews with the players and professional analysis of how the Championship is unfolding by a world-class production team of commentators and pundits.'
Specialised radios will also be available for purchase at the Championship, which will give spectators a direct link to the commentary as well as a memorable souvenir.
A star studded field has signed up for the 3rd annual Abu Dhabi Golf Championship including defending champion Paul Casey; Australian Adam Scott, ranked seventh in the world; Open Champion Padraig Harrington, the world number eight; Englishmen Luke Donald, world number 17, the flamboyant Ryder Cup winner, Ian Poulter; Swedish number one, Henrik Stenson; Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke and England's Lee Westwood - victorious 2006 Ryder Cup partners at the K Club and Miguel Angel Jimenez - one of golf's most colourful and well-respected personalities.
Fairways & Airways - dedicated radio channel for Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
Golfing enthusiasts across the country won't have to miss a single stroke at this month's $2m, European PGA Tour-sanctioned Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, with play being covered by Championship Radio - a specific FM radio channel delivering live ball-by-ball commentary, player interviews and analysis from an international broadcast team.
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Notes and media contacts
Tickets for the Championship remain at 2007 prices. Children under 18 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Car parking will be free during the Championship.Tickets are available via the official website - www.abudhabigolfchampionship.com - online at www.timeouttickets.com and www.itptickets.com, via the ITP toll free hotline 800 4669 or for international clients, +971 4 210 8943 and at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
About Abu Dhabi Golf Championship 2008:
With all four days of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship being covered on live TV and reaching a global audience of over 140 million in key global markets, the 2008 championship formally begins on Wednesday, January 16 with the Al-Masaood Pro-Am and Awards Gala when sponsors and their guests will play and socialise with some of the world's best professionals.
The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship 2008 has attracted a high profile sponsorship line up including: Etihad Airways and Aldar as Diamond Sponsors; Etisalat, Standard Chartered Bank and Emirates Palace as a Platinum Sponsors; Nissan, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Omega and Xerox as Gold Sponsors, Gulf News as Official Newspaper, Radio 2 as Official Radio Station, Middle East Golfer as Official Magazine, AME Info as Official Media Partner and Cutter & Buck as official merchandise.
Meanwhile, golfing fans keen to serve as marshals, walking scorers and leader board operators for the 2008 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, can do so by logging on to www.abudhabigolfchampionship.com/volunteers.asp
For further information, please contact:
Euan Megson/ Sam Dulka
MCS/Action, PO Box 20970, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960
Fax: +9714 390 8161
Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorSaturday, January 12 - 2008 at 11:46 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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