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Big Crowds Expected At Shootout | |
By Greg Hardwig
Naples Daily News
Just over a year after a woman named Wilma ruined preparations for Greg Norman's Shootout, another one has provided a boost to exposure and ticket sales.
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Crowds already were bustling at The Franklin Templeton Shootout at Tiburón Golf Club, and it was only Thursday -- 12 1/2 months after Hurricane Wilma ravaged Southwest Florida.
"Today's crowd was larger than the average pro-am day that we've experienced in the past few years," tournament director Taylor Ives said. "Concession sales were up approximately 20 percent for the day, and yesterday's concession was up 60 percent."
The reason? Annika Sorenstam, at least in some part. The first-ever woman to tee it up in the Shootout has brought the fans out.
Norman credited the fact another year has passed with the tournament in Naples, as well as the quality of the field. "But let's not forget Annika," he said. "I think she has just been a huge attraction for this event."
Advance ticket sales were up 30-35 percent over last year, Ives said, and that doesn't count walkup sales, which Ives said usually account for 20 percent or so of overall tickets sold. And those numbers aren't inflated due to a lower number from last year connected with Hurricane Wilma.
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| About Franklin Templeton Investments |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $659 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2011. For more information, visit franklintempleton.com. |
| About Tiburón Golf Club |
| Tiburón Golf Club, a WCI managed facility, featuring two Greg Norman-designed golf courses, was carved from 800 acres of prime southwest Florida real estate. The courses reflect Norman’s appreciation for pristine natural settings and his passion for great golf. The Black and The Gold courses contain a combination of stacked sod-wall bunkers and tricky coquina waste bunkers. Certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International, Tiburón reflects a strong commitment to enhancing and protecting the natural resources. |
| About The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples |
| The AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is renowned for its outstanding service, incredible cuisine and luxurious accommodations with panoramic views. The 295-room Mediterranean-style resort, ranked as the top golf resort in Florida by Golf Digest (October 2009), is home to a pair of 18-hole signature Greg Norman golf courses at Tiburón. The Tiburón Golf Course complex is complete with the Rick Smith Golf Academy, recognized as one of the top academies in the country. |
| About Greg Norman Production Company |
| The Greg Norman Production Company (GNPC), a subsidiary of Great White Shark Enterprises, is devoted to event management and sports marketing. The GNPC is proud to operate the PGA TOUR-sanctioned Mayakoba Golf Classic and Franklin Templeton Shootout, Golf PARa Todos, Three Friends: One Goal, Greg Norman Estates events and many other corporate and special events. The GNPC prides itself on producing events and marketing initiatives that not only reflect the discerning standards of its namesake, but of its clients as well. |
Contact |
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Lee Patterson
The Franklin Templeton Shootout
704-553-4790
pattersonprinc@yahoo.com |
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