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NAPLES, Fla. -- Greg Norman announced that the 24-player field is completed
for The Franklin Templeton Shootout, which returns to Naples for the fifth
consecutive year November 9-13. The final two additions were Swedish
sensations Jesper Parnevik and Fredrik Jacobson.
| Franklin Templeton Shootout | | Field as of Sept. 20, 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 |
| Fredrik Jacobson |
| Hank Kuehne |
| Scott McCarron |
| Greg Norman |
| Mark O'Meara |
| Kenny Perry |
| Jesper Parnevik |
| Ian Poulter |
| Nick Price |
| Loren Roberts |
| Adam Scott |
| Jeff Sluman |
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Parnevik is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and has won nine more titles
around
the globe. He has participated in three Ryder Cup matches for the European
Team and
will make his second Shootout appearance.
Jacobson has three European Tour titles, all of which came in 2003. During
a six-year
span on that Tour, he collected six runner-up finishes and 16 top-10s. Also
in 2003, he
finished among the top six at both the U.S. and British Opens. This will be
Jacobson's
first Franklin Templeton Shootout. He joins Tim Herron and Ian Poulter as
newcomers.
With the addition of Parnevik and Jacobson (Sweden), the 24-player field
now has a
distinct international flavor with seven participants representing four
countries: Norman,
Adam Scott and Steve Elkington (Australia), Nick Price (South Africa) and
Poulter
(England). This marks the greatest depth of international talent in the
Shootout's 17-
year history.
"We welcome the two gentlemen from Sweden, " Norman said. "Now that the
field is
complete, it certainly does have an interesting mix of current winners,
past champions,
Hall of Fame members and an international flair."
Winners this year, include Olin Browne, who captured the Deutsche Bank
Championship Labor Day weekend for his third Tour victory and Mark
Calcavecchia, who won the following week at the Bell Canadian Open. Kenny
Perry is a two- time winner on the PGA Tour this season while Fred Funk is
the reigning Players Champion. Scott has won twice this year on two tours
with a victory at the Nissan Open and another at the Singapore Open two
weeks ago.
Loren Roberts has enjoyed a successful summer on the Champions Tour. He
became
eligible June 24 and a month later won the Jeld-Wen Tradition to claim his
first major
championship. Peter Jacobsen earned his second major on the Champions Tour
with
his victory at the Ford Senior Players Championship.
Included in the field is a group of nine major champions who have combined
for 14
major titles including Norman (1986 and 1993 British Open), who is joined
by Price
(1992 PGA Championship, 1984 British Open, 1984 PGA Championship), John
Daly
(1991 PGA Championship, 1995 British Open), Mark O'Meara (1998 Masters and
1998
British Open), Fred Couples (1992 Masters), Elkington (1995 PGA
Championship),
Paul Azinger (1993 PGA Championship), Calcavecchia (1989 British Open) and
Jeff
Sluman (1988 PGA Championship).
Sluman and Hank 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 Scott McCarron managed that
feat in
2000 and 2001.
Six of those who have committed will participate in The Presidents Cup this
week.
Representing the United States team are Stewart 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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