Electronic Arts and The R&A to Celebrate The 150th Open in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR
July 14 2021 - 10:01AM
Business Wire
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Will Feature “Golf’s
Original Championship” in High Fidelity, Celebrating The Open’s
Rich History
Players Will Compete on The Old Course at St
Andrews Links for the Chance to Win the Claret Jug and “Champion
Golfer of the Year” Title
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and The R&A
announced their plans to celebrate the historic Championship’s
150th edition in EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™. The Open Championship™ –
Golf’s original Championship played on the ‘Home of Golf,’ the Old
Course – will be featured in high fidelity through the return of
the storied St Andrews Links in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, celebrating
huge milestones while honoring the course’s long history in the
game when it releases in Spring 2022.
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ELECTRONIC ARTS AND THE R&A TO
CELEBRATE THE 150TH OPEN IN EA SPORTS PGA TOUR (Graphic: Business
Wire)
Inspired by The Open’s rich history and historic 150th
championship, EA SPORTS looks to its own long history of making
golf video games since 1990 to inspire their next generation golf
experience. In addition to playing the Old Course at St Andrews
Links, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR players can also look forward to the
return of fan favorite gameplay elements such as the three-click
swing method which will make its return alongside analog and
brand-new swing mechanics which will be detailed further in the
coming months.
“We could not be happier to partner with EA to bring golfers and
players from all over the world to our celebration of The 150th
Open via EA SPORTS PGA TOUR,” said Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive
of The R&A. “EA SPORTS plays an important role in taking golf
to a wider audience through its highly realistic and immersive
game.”
Steeped in tradition and over 160 years of golf history,
crowning its first champion in 1860, The Open is known as golf’s
original championship. The Championship celebrates its past while
knowing that it has led to this step; commencing the next 160 years
by bringing renowned players together once again for their chance
to win the Claret Jug and the title of Champion Golfer of the
Year.
The Open will be just one of the majors players will experience
in next-generation authenticity via EA’s Frostbite engine™, adding
to the extensive EA SPORTS history of creating best-in-class golf
games. Along with the ultra-realistic addition of the Old Course at
St Andrews Links, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will also render the Royal and
Ancient Clubhouse and the Swilcan Bridge in stunning next-gen
visuals through the proprietary Frostbite engine.
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home of all four of golf’s
major championships: the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship™,
U.S. Open Championship, and The Open. In addition to playing the
major championships, golf fans can also live out a legendary career
as they authentically compete at THE PLAYERS Championship and
FedExCup Playoffs, while experiencing the unique atmosphere and
venues of each tournament.
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is being developed in Orlando and Madrid by
EA Tiburon. To receive the latest information, register for email
updates at www.ea.com/games/pga-tour. For EA SPORTS PGA TOUR
assets, visit: EAPressPortal.com and follow @EASPORTSPGATOUR on
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital
interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content, and online services for Internet-connected consoles,
mobile devices, and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2021, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA
SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL,
Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and F1™. More information about EA is
available at www.ea.com/news.
EA SPORTS, Frostbite, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Need
for Speed, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of
Electronic Arts Inc. PGA TOUR, the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S.
Open Championship, The Open Championship, THE PLAYERS Championship,
FedExCup Playoffs, Madden, NFL, FIFA and F1 are property of their
respective owners and used with permission.
St Andrews, St Andrews Links, the St Andrews Links logos, the
Home of Golf, Old Course, and variations thereof, are registered
trademarks owned by St Andrews Links.
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