Million pound incentive at World Matchplay

Victory in the World Matchplay Championship will now be worth £1m (€1.4m) after the event attracted sponsorship from the world’s second largest bank HSBC.

Million pound incentive at World Matchplay
Thu, 20 Mar, 2003 - 14:29

Victory in the World Matchplay Championship will now be worth £1m (€1.4m) after the event attracted sponsorship from the world’s second largest bank HSBC.

A 10-year deal with HSBC includes a total annual prize fund of £2.3m (€3.3m).

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