Nokia up for another round at Barclays Singapore Open

Singapore - Nokia will bank on its sponsorship as the official mobile device at this year's Barclays Singapore Open, to showcase its Eseries devices - prize money for the golf tournament has increased from US$1 million (S$1.5 million) to US$ 4 miilion (S$6 million).

The tournament begins 1 November, and Nokia is offering consumers the chance to watch it when they purchase Nokia E61i, Nokia E65 or Nokia E90 devices until 7 October - this is the second successive time Nokia has sponsored the event.

"We are pleased to be able to connect golf enthusiasts to their passion. With many people taking time out of their busy schedules to watch renowned professional golfers up close in action, the Barclays Singapore Open is a natural environment to showcase Nokia's Eseries devices," Chris Carr, GM for Nokia Singapore said.

The Barclays Singapore Open will be played out on the newly renovated Serapong Course.