Ryder Cup Adds Econocom

26 Jun 2018 | tshego

Share on

Econocom, a European specialist in digital change management for business, has been announced as an official supplier of The 2018 Ryder Cup.

The company will deliver hardware for the tournament to be held at the national course in ‎Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Paris, in September.

As part of the agreement, Econocom will provide laptops to the team in charge of collating and disseminating data to 1,500 accredited media and 7,500 staff on-site.

It will also serve as presenting sponsor of the on-course radio service, which will offer bilingual live commentary to the 275,000 spectators expected over the week.

Robert Bouchard, chief executive officer of Econocom Group, said of the partnership: “We are very excited about actively supporting the biggest showpiece event in the world of golf, The Ryder Cup, when it comes to France for the first time in its history later this year.

“We are proud to ensure Ryder Cup Europe delivers a state of-the-art digital experience and thus contribute to the excellence of this unique and truly international sporting occasion.”

Richard Hills, Ryder Cup Europe director, added: “This partnership with Econocom further strengthens our ties with many of Europe’s leading companies that have come together to support and assist Ryder Cup Europe. We are very grateful for their support and look forward to welcoming Econocom to The Ryder Cup in September.”