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NAPLES, Fla. (December 3, 2008) - Chris Berman, one of America's most respected and recognized sportscasters, will share his enthusiasm, charm and wit for the fifth consecutive year when he is a pro-am contestant at next week's Franklin Templeton Shootout.
 The two-day Pro-Am will be played December 10th and 11th at Tiburón Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. |
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The two-day Pro-Am will be played December 10th and 11th at Tiburón Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples.
"When we first asked Chris to play five years ago, he jumped right in and became a big part of our efforts on the local and national level, said Tournament Director Taylor Ives. "As everyone knows, he is very energetic and passionate about everything and it is nice of him to share his time with us each year for a few days, especially during football season."
Berman joined ESPN in the fall of 1979, one month after the network's inception, and during the last quarter century has come to embody ESPN in its dedication to entertaining and informing sports fans everywhere. He has been selected the National Sportscaster of the Year six times, has won seven Emmy Awards and 12 CableACEs.
Berman is also a part-time resident of Southwest Florida.
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. Golf Channel will televise Friday's coverage and NBC will broadcast the weekend activities.
Entering its 20th year, The Franklin Templeton Shootout was created by Norman to raise awareness and charitable offerings for the CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Tickets for Southwest Florida's only PGA TOUR sanctioned event are on sale now. Orders can be placed in advance by calling 888-66-SHARK or visiting Alf's Golf Shop in Naples. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the main gate during tournament week. For the latest Franklin Templeton Shootout news and information, please visit the official tournament Website at www.thesharkshootout.com.
Alphabetical List of Participating Professionals
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