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NAPLES, Fla. -- A foursome that boasts a collective seven major championships and over 30 worldwide victories, has been added to The Franklin Templeton Shootout field and will join host Greg Norman November 8-12 at Tiburón Golf Club for the PGA TOUR's premier post-season event.
Nick Faldo, the 2008 European Ryder Cup captain, 1995 PGA Championship winner Steve Elkington, 2006 Ryder Cup rookie J.J Henry and Bonita Springs resident Peter Jacobsen complete the field of 24 professionals.
The 12, two-player teams will be announced next week.
"When it came down to the final hour, some tough decisions had to be made to complete this year's field," Norman said. "The list of players who wanted to play and were qualified to play was extensive. The high level of interest and desire by my fellow competitors to join us for a great week and a worthy cause is tremendous."
Faldo, whose resume boasts six major championships, will be making his second appearance in Naples. In 2004, he teamed with Fred Funk. Henry, winner of the Buick Championship earlier this year and one of four rookies on last month's U.S. Ryder Cup team, will be playing in his first Franklin Templeton Shootout. Jacobsen will be making his 16th appearance -- second only to Norman for most tournaments played.
The Franklin Templeton Shootout will once again feature a modified alternate shot format during the first round, a better ball Saturday and a final-round scramble. In 2006, the USA Network will televise Friday's coverage and CBS will broadcast the weekend activities.
Entering its 18th year, The Franklin Templeton Shootout was created by Norman to raise awareness and charitable offerings for the CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Tickets for the $2.75 million PGA TOUR event are on sale now. Orders can be placed three ways - calling 888-66-SHARK, visiting Alf's Golf Shop in Naples or going to www.thesharkshootout.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 Tiburon'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 12 of the finest WCI courses in the region 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.
| Alphabetical List of Participating Professionals: | | As of Oct. 3, 2006 | | Mark Calcavecchia | J.J. Henry | Greg Norman | | Chad Campbell | Scott Hoch | Mark O'Meara | | Fred Couples | J.B. Holmes | Kenny Perry | | John Daly | John Huston | Nick Price | | Steve Elkington | Trevor Immelman | Rory Sabbatini | | Nick Faldo | Peter Jacobsen | Jeff Sluman | | Brad Faxon | Jerry Kelly | Annika Sorenstam | | Fred Funk | Justin Leonard | Scott Verplank |
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