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NAPLES, Fla. -- Greg Norman announced Monday that seven more players have been added to the field for the 17th annual Franklin Templeton Shootout returning to Naples for the fifth consecutive year. The field has combined for 181 PGA Tour victories including 13 major championships.
| Franklin Templeton Shootout | | Field as of Sept. 13, 2005 | | Paul Azinger |
| Olin Browne |
| Mark Calcavecchia |
| Stewart Cink |
| Fred Couples |
| John Daly |
| Steve Elkington |
| Fred Funk |
| Jay Haas |
| Tim Herron |
| Scott Hoch |
| Peter Jacobsen |
| Hank Kuehne |
| Scott McCarron |
| Greg Norman |
| Mark O'Meara |
| Kenny Perry |
| Ian Poulter |
| Nick Price |
| Loren Roberts |
| Adam Scott |
| Jeff Sluman |
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Earlier, Norman announced 15 players who will come to Tiburón Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples November 9-13. Added Monday were Paul Azinger, Olin Browne, Jay Haas, Tim Herron, Peter Jacobsen, Mark O'Meara and Loren Roberts.
With 22 players committed, two spots remain for the 12-team, 24-player field vying for a record $2.6 million purse.
"We are delighted to once again have an outstanding collection of players supporting this event," Norman said. "I was excited when we announced the earlier group of players, and with the additions we have today I believe we have a tremendous blend of talent. The fans in South Florida are in for a treat once again this year."
The latest group includes a wonderful mix of current Tour winners, another newcomer to the Shootout, local flavor and past Shootout champions.
Champions this year include Browne, who captured the Deutsche Bank Championship Labor Day weekend for his third Tour victory. This past weekend at the Bell Canadian Open Mark Calcavecchia, who was previously announced as a Shootout participant, made it back-to-back victories on Tour for Shootout competitors.
Roberts has enjoyed a successful summer on the Champions Tour. He became eligible for the senior circuit June 24 and a month later won the Jeld-Wen Tradition, a Champions Tour major.
Herron and colorful Brit Ian Poulter will be making their first Shootout appearances, while past champions Haas and O'Meara eagerly await their return. Bonita Springs, Fla., resident Peter Jacobsen is second only to Norman with 15 Shootout appearances.
Among those who previously committed are seven major champions that have combined for 11 major titles including tournament host Norman, who is joined by Nick Price, John Daly, Fred Couples, Steve Elkington, Jeff Sluman and Calcavecchia.
Also among the early commitments were 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, Hank Kuehne, Scott Hoch and Scott McCarron.
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 two 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 are currently on sale and orders can be placed three ways: by calling 888-66-SHARK, visiting Alf's Golf Shop in Naples or going to ShopAtShark.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. 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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