| Since the advent of the internet, games have been | | | | Typical tournaments are 2 to 4 weeks long, allowing |
| synonymous with going online. But, until now, it has | | | | participants ample time to enter their best scores in |
| been limited to casino-style, role-playing and kid's | | | | the leaderboard, without delaying prize awards. Prizes |
| games. Now, with the release of The Country Club's | | | | include the chance to win purses such as $50,000 and |
| Golden Fairway FX, all that has changed. | | | | $100,000, new luxury cars and vacation vouchers. |
| Golden Fairway FX is an inter-active online golf game | | | | But even more so, the real attraction of this game is |
| that allows players to compete for real prizes (cash | | | | the spirit of true competition in the online game |
| and merchandise) in tournament-style online play. | | | | arena. Any sports enthusiast who has enjoyed |
| These features add a whole new dimension to the | | | | playing computer games or has wished to play |
| online gaming experience. Not only does it offer | | | | against friends, but never had the chance, can do so |
| substantial prizes but, unlike casino-style games, it | | | | now. Conversely, the game also offers the |
| also offers the average person a chance to pit their | | | | non-competitor the option to forego the |
| skills against equally ranked competitors. And in our | | | | tournaments and play alone or with their own friends. |
| competitive and sports minded society, this is a balm | | | | Playing the game, too, is reasonably priced, costing |
| for those frustrated "arm-chair golfers" who wish | | | | only $19.95 for the downloaded game, which includes |
| they could compete, but never had the chance. Plus, | | | | an unlimited amount of 9-hole games and two 18-hole |
| at this time of year, golfers will particularly appreciate | | | | tournaments. Plus, there is a selection of courses to |
| a way to "stay in the game" without having to stand | | | | choose from, as well as a "trial version" located at |
| out in the cold. | | | | the Play The Game link, in the byline, below. For |
| And, right now, a chance to help in a charitable cause, | | | | those who do wish to participate further in |
| too. | | | | tournaments, "e-greens-fees" vary. |
| Between January 17, 2006 and May 1, 2006 a special | | | | And, for those not interested in golf, The Country |
| Marissa Medical Relief Benefit Tournament is being | | | | Club plans to release two other competition-style |
| held to help Marissa and her family cope with the | | | | inter-active games later this year: a competitive |
| substantial expenses of a much needed back | | | | Soccer game and a Race-Car Driving game. |
| operation for the 14-year-old girl. This will be Marissa's | | | | Besides the impact this game will have on the gaming |
| third operation in the last two years and also requires | | | | community, The Country Club is currently offering |
| extensive, daily hydrotherapy for some time | | | | distributorships to those interested in promoting this |
| afterwards. The expenses for the whole treatment | | | | product themselves. This offering is backed by the |
| are exhaustive and this benefit will help defray them | | | | parent company, MVP Online, an 11-year-old online |
| for her family. | | | | gaming company, that has put together a winning |
| For the sake of the benefit, this tournament ONLY | | | | combination of a forced, compressed MLM matrix, a |
| will be held longer than most and, to help as possible, | | | | company-sponsored national television advertising |
| offers more modest prizes than usual, though there | | | | campaign and top-level management support geared |
| will be a bonus prize for "highest donation". | | | | to help each distributor fulfill their potential. With the |
| Considering the nature of this very special | | | | online gaming industry in its infancy and this unique |
| tournament, the competitors will be more than happy | | | | new offering, The Country Club will prove to be a |
| to overlook this. | | | | major player in the marketing world, too. |