Tickets Now on Sale for Timberlake's Golf Event
THURSDAY, 31 JULY 2008
LAS VEGAS - The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open continues a long history of professional golf in Las Vegas, Oct. 13-19, 2008. A five-year commitment by Justin Timberlake and the Shriners Hospitals for Children provides a winning collaboration, acting as title sponsor and host (respectively). In its 26th year, the tournament is offering fans plenty of entertainment on and off the golf course, featuring Las Vegas-style entertainment. Daily and weeklong tickets are on sale now at www.jtshrinersopen.com or by calling 702-873-1010.
Defending Champion George McNeill and other top professional players will compete for a $4.1 million purse, with the winner taking home $738,000. The Las Vegas tournament was the first in PGA TOUR history to offer a $1 million purse and the first non-major tournament to offer a $5 million purse. Past winners include favorites Greg Norman (1986), Tiger Woods (1996) in his first PGA TOUR victory, Stuart Appleby (2003), and three-time winner Jim Furyk (1995, 1998, 1999).
Returning as the ambassador for the 2008 tournament is Katie Walker. Walker became a patient at the Los Angeles Shriners Hospitals for Children when she was almost a year old. Born with a heart murmur, one kidney, an improperly formed gastrointestinal tract, and a missing tibia, she underwent her first surgery to repair some of these problems when she was only weeks old.
In high school, Walker discovered her love of golf and made the varsity team her freshman year. Staff at the Los Angeles Shriners Hospital fitted her with a high-tech prosthetic that has a special torque-and-socket unit, allowing more range of motion in the hip and ankle, consequently improving Walker's golf swing. During a high school tournament, she nailed a hole in one. Golf Digest magazine puts the odds at any amateur accomplishing such a feat at 12,000 to 1. Walker is now a sophomore in college, attending California State University Bakersfield on a golf scholarship.
As part of the PGA TOUR's ongoing commitment to honor the brave men and women of our military and their families, the tournament is proud to offer free admission to active, retired, and reserve military personnel from all five branches - including Reservists and members of the National Guard - and their families. Military personnel and their families will receive complimentary access to the tournament at TPC Summerlin by presenting their Military IDs at the entrance gates. A variety of special services and activities will be offered, including a hospitality chalet located on the scenic 18th fairway providing complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages for military guests. Additional patriotic activities will be announced at a later date.
Some of the best viewing of the course is located at THE HILL, a 22,000-square foot luxury entertainment pavilion overlooking the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes, which grants stunning views of the course, Las Vegas skyline, and Red Rock Canyon. Some of the city's finest restaurants will enhance the tournament experience on THE HILL, offering delicious fare on Restaurant Row. Guests at THE HILL enjoy a lively and comfortable atmosphere resplendent with seating areas, tables, and large plasma screen TVs for keeping up with all sporting interests.
For those wanting to take in all the action at the tournament, spectator tickets start at $10 a day for grounds admission and $25 a day for THE HILL. Week-long badges are available at $75 for grounds-only access and $100 for THE HILL. Week-long clubhouse badges, which also include grounds access and THE HILL, are available for $125.
Event Lineup
Monday, Oct. 13 - Pro-Am, featuring Justin Timberlake
Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Practice Round
Wednesday, Oct. 15 - Celebrity Pro-Am, featuring Justin Timberlake and Celebrities
Thursday, Oct. 16 - Professional Competition
Friday, Oct. 17 - Professional Competition
Saturday, Oct. 18 - Professional Competition, Golf Clinic with Butch Harmon and Justin Timberlake
Sunday, Oct. 19 - Final Day of Professional Competition, Trophy Presentation by Justin Timberlake
"We are very excited to up the entertainment value of the tournament this year and are confident that we will be attracting a quality field of professional players in addition to an array of celebrities for the Wednesday pro-am event," shares Gary Davis, executive tournament chairman. "The entire week's schedule will be a hot ticket in town, showcasing great golf and the allure of our exciting city."
Pro-Am packages, corporate hospitality, and general event tickets are now on sale. For pro-am and hospitality packages, contact the tournament office at 702-873-1010 or e-mail the Sales and Marketing Director, Jan Leone, at jleone@jtshrinersopen.com. For more information or to purchase general event tickets online, visit www.jtshrinersopen.com.
Additional entertainment and activities will be announced in the coming weeks. Be sure to check the website regularly for updates.
About The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open:
The 2008 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open kicks off a five-year commitment between the two parties to continue the tradition of a PGA TOUR event in Las Vegas. The collaboration between the Shriners and Timberlake to act as Title Sponsor and Host (respectively) promises to create a truly unique and world-class event for players and fans alike. A host of well-known golfers and celebrities will participate in the competition to help support the Shriners' mission, while enjoying the signature flair that Las Vegas has to offer. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Both the serious and casual golf fan will applaud as some of the best golfers combined with the very best in Las Vegas-style entertainment are showcased. The viewing is unsurpassed at THE HILL, a 22,000-square foot luxury entertainment pavilion overlooking the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes, granting stunning views of the course, Las Vegas skyline, and Red Rock Canyon.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89134, 702-873-1010, www.jtshrinersopen.com.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children:
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international healthcare system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services at no charge, regardless of financial need. For more information, please visit www.shrinershospitals.org.
About the PGA TOUR:
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings opportunities for past, current, and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, and Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the United States and around the world.
In 2008, the three Tours are competing in about 108 events for approximately $355 million in prize money. Tournaments are being held in 37 states and in nine other countries. In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR's website address is www.pgatour.com and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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