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NAPLES, Fla. - Two-time defending champions Jeff Sluman and Hank Kuehne will return to Tiburón Golf Club November 9-13 and they will be met by a collection of the PGA TOUR's brightest stars as 15 players have already committed to The Franklin Templeton Shootout.
| Franklin Templeton Shootout | | Field as of Sept. 2, 2005 | | Mark Calcavecchia | | Stewart Cink | | Fred Couples | | John Daly | | Steve Elkington | | Fred Funk | | Scott Hoch | | Hank Kuehne | | Scott McCarron | | Greg Norman | | Kenny Perry | | Ian Poulter | | Nick Price | | Adam Scott | | Jeff Sluman | |
The field boasts seven major champions who have combined for 11 major titles. In addition to tournament host Greg Norman's two British Open victories and Sluman's triumph in the 1988 PGA Championship, the Shootout will feature Nick Price, owner of two Claret Jugs and a Wanamaker Trophy, two-time major winner John Daly, 1992 Masters Champion Fred Couples, 1995 PGA champion Steve Elkington and 1989 British Open champion Mark Calcavecchia.
Also among the early commitments to the 17th edition of the Shootout are Kenny Perry, twice a winner on the PGA TOUR this season, reigning PLAYERS Champion Fred Funk and Adam Scott, presently No. 7 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Others who have indicated they will join in the effort to raise funds and awareness for CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation include Stewart Cink, Scott Hoch, Scott McCarron and Ian Poulter.
"This is shaping up to be another outstanding representation of the game's greatest talents," Norman said. "We are fortunate to have players that really want to join in our efforts for CureSearch, and they are genuinely excited about the event."
Sluman and Kuehne will attempt to become the first team in Shootout history to win three consecutive titles. A year ago, they became just the second team to successfully defend their title. Brad Faxon and McCarron managed that feat in 2000 and 2001.
Six of those who have committed will participate in The Presidents Cup in three weeks. Representing the United States team are Cink, Couples, Funk, Perry and Sluman, who will serve as Jack Nicklaus' assistant captain. Scott will be a member of the International Team.
Tickets for the $2.6 million event will officially go on sale Tuesday, September 6. Orders can be placed three ways: by calling 888-66-SHARK, by visiting Alf's Golf Shop in Naples or by logging onto www.Shark.com.
A Weekly Pass, which includes five individual daily tickets for Wednesday-Sunday action, is available for $60. You can purchase a daily grounds ticket in advance for $15 on Wednesday or Thursday and $20 for Friday through Sunday. A limited number of reserved seats on Tiburón's 18th green are available for $50 per day. Reserved seats are only available by calling 888-66-SHARK. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with a ticketed adult.
Also, for $100, patrons can enjoy A Taste of WCI. This incredible offer includes one Weekly Grounds Ticket and allows you to play 10 of the finest courses in South Florida for cart fee only. It also makes you eligible for valuable discounts on Greg Norman Collection merchandise, reduced rates at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, world-class instruction at the Rick Smith Golf Academy and frequent player rewards.
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