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IBM IBM, as the Worldwide Information Technology Partner, is the exclusive provider of computer hardware, software and services for the 34th Ryder Cup. IBM is helping Ryder Cup organisers run and manage the event with a technology solution that will deliver comprehensive scoring and statistical services on-course via the IBM Scoring System and to the world through the Official website for the 34th Ryder Cup Matches - www.rydercup.com.

IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80 years of leadership in providing business solutions. IBM is dedicated to helping customers, including many of the world's premier professional sports organisations, leverage the power of the Internet for e-business.

Ireland Inc. Ireland Inc. represents a partnership between the Irish Tourist Board (Bord Fáilte) and three supporting partners - AIB Bank, Bord Bia and Waterford Crystal. Ireland will play host to the Ryder Cup Matches in 2006 at The K-Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare. Ireland is the first 'Destination' sponsor of the Ryder Cup and Ireland Inc. aims to use the event to promote Ireland as a first class holiday, golfing, and business destination. Ireland Inc. was a sponsor of the 1999 European Ryder Cup Team and is an Official Partner of the 34th Ryder Cup Matches.
KPMG KPMG INTERNATIONAL is the global network of professional advisory firms whose aim is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of its clients, its people and its communities. With more than 103,000 people collaborating worldwide, the member firms provide assurance, consulting, tax, legal, and financial advisory services from more than 820 cities in 159 countries. KPMG's website is http://www.kpmg.com. KPMG will act as the Official Professional Services supplier to the 34th Ryder Cup.
Lucent Technologies LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES is a leading global supplier of communications networking equipment to service providers and is focused on optical, data and wireless technologies. Backed by the research and development of Bell Labs, Lucent is developing the next generation of software and applications that will change the way people communicate. Lucent Technologies is committed to being the leader in building the broadband and mobile Internet. Lucent Technologies will act as the Official Networking supplier to the 34th Ryder Cup and specifically address the reliable communications networking needs surrounding the event.
Pfizer PFIZER discovers, develops, manufactures and markets leading prescription medicines, for humans and animals, and many of the world's best known over-the-counter brands. In 2001, Pfizer generated global revenues of about $30 billion and had an estimated research and development investment of $4.5 billion in 2000. As part of the sponsorship, Pfizer has been seeking to raise awareness of men's health issues and provided health education information from centres at selected tournaments on the European Tour International Schedule.
Regus REGUS is a global organisation and leading worldwide operator of business centres which brings together people, property and technology to provide a platform for doing business on flexible terms, whenever and wherever required. Regus offer a global network of fully equipped and serviced offices which can be hired for an hour, a day, a month, a year or however long required as easily as it is to book into a hotel or rent a car. In addition Regus centres offer a range of meeting rooms, conference and training facilities and public access videoconferencing studios. Currently Regus has 51,000 workstations in 302 business centres. Regus will act as the Official Business Services supplier to the 34th Ryder Cup Matches including the provision of a fully serviced Business Centre on-site.
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1961 saw all matches reduced from 36 holes to 18 which has remained the position since. In 1963 fourball matches were introduced and the overall match extended to three days from the previous two.
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