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Family Golf Clinic: Young Guns Share Time with the Shark

Courtesy of the Naples Daily News

NAPLES, Fla. — After a 6-under 66 in the first round of play in the Franklin Templeton Shootout, PGA Tour stars Rickie Fowler and Bud Cauley joined golfing legend Greg Norman at the driving range at Tiburón Golf Club for a family clinic.

Fowler and Cauley entertained the crowd, and Norman fielded questions from children in attendance.

"We have Rickie Fowler and Bud Cauley, two of the best swingers on the PGA Tour today," Norman said in an opening statement to the crowd.

Fowler and Cauley entertained a crowd of eager kids, hitting an array of shots that included a shot by Fowler that blasted through a Naples Daily News sign.

Friendly competition broke out between Fowler and Cauley, who hit two balls stacked on one another, and then two balls at a time.

Norman then fielded questions from the dozens of children in attendance. Questions ranged from Norman's favorite animal to if Norman has ever played with Ben Hogan, which got a laugh from the Shootout host.

After the kids were done asking questions, the Shark opened the floor to the adults watching. The adults asked more serious questions about the state of the game today and the changes that are coming, including the ban on anchored putters.

Norman then introduced Michael Zeigler, a six-time Remax world long drive finalist. Zeigler entertained with trick shots and even slammed a 350-yard drive with a 150 mph swing, compared to Fowler's club speed at 115 mph.

After the clinic, Fowler signed autographs for fans.

 

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 $749 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2012. .  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.
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, Franklin Templeton Shootout, Valero Texas Open, GolfPARatodos, 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

Lee Patterson
The Franklin Templeton Shootout
704-553-4790
lee.patterson@gwse.com

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