The Sony Open in Hawaii 2001 on January 15-21 will have something for everyone including some of the world's best golfers, breathtaking new technology, high-profile entertainment, charitable events - including PlayStation®2 Players Challenge and an increased purse to $4 million.

  (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000510/SFW104-a )  WHO:       PGA TOUR golfers, Notah Begay III and Tom Lehman  WHAT:      Notah Begay III and Tom Lehman will join local youngsters from             selected charities to participate in a PlayStation®2 Players             Challenge on the Sony JumboTron on the 18th green at Waialae.             The PlayStation®2 Players Challenge will feature the             soon-to-be-released game ATV Offroad Fury™.  Two children             representing the local HUGS and Make a Wish Foundations will             visit and assist these PGA TOUR players during the competition.  WHEN:      Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 5:45 p.m.  WHERE:     Waialae Golf Course on the 18th green        500 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii  MORE:      The PlayStation® 2 Players Challenge will be shown live on             the JumboTron. Sony Computer Entertainment America will make             donations to both charities as well as to the two competing PGA             TOUR golfers' charities of choice.

CONTACT: Kathy Jacobson of KJPR, 925-736-5333, for Sony Sports Marketing; or Ryan Bowling of Sony Computer Entertainment America, 650-245-7945.

PRNewswire -- Jan. 15

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SOURCE: Sony Computer Entertainment America

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