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NAPLES, Fla. (October 26, 2005) - Despite Hurricane Wilma crossing the
Naples area early this week, the 17th annual Franklin Templeton Shootout should
remain on area sports fans' calendars for November 9-13 at Tiburón Golf Club
and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples.
"The general feeling is in two weeks we will be ready to have a PGA TOUR
event," says Tournament Director Taylor Ives. "With the combined efforts of the
Tiburón staff, The Ritz-Carlton staff, volunteers and the tournament staff, we will
be ready to host the finest golfers in the world."
Much like many residents and businesses, The Franklin Templeton Shootout
office has not been operational early this week. However, fans should be able to
purchase tickets by the end of the week via phone and can visit Alf's Golf Shop
or on www.Shark.com today.
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 Wednesday or Thursday and $20 each for Friday through
Sunday. A limited number of reserved seats on Tiburón's 18th green are
available for $50 per day. Reserved seats are available by calling 888-66-
SHARK or online at Shark.com. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with a
ticketed adult.
For the fifth consecutive year, Southwest Florida golf fans and an international
television audience will have the opportunity to watch some of the PGA TOUR's
brightest stars battle it out for three days all while raising funds and awareness
for CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman will be attempting to become the first team to win
three consecutive Shootout titles.
This year's event will again feature an alternate-shot format during the first round,
a better ball Saturday and a final-round scramble. USA Network will televise
Friday's coverage and CBS will handle broadcasting duties over the weekend.
The Franklin Templeton Shootout was founded in 1989 as a result of Laura and
Greg Norman's desire to raise money and awareness for children's charities and
create a unique experience for PGA TOUR players
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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