The 2009 Shark Shootout concluded in exciting fashion as the team of Jerry Kelly & Steve Stricker held off J.B. Holmes & Kenny Perry to secure a one-shot victory. The fellow Wisconsin natives shot a final round 13-under par in the scramble format to finish with an overall score of 26-under.
Kelly & Stricker started the final round with a one-shot lead but found themselves trailing Holmes & Perry by a shot when the reached the par 5 17th hole. These teams quickly exchanged places on the leader board however as Holmes & Perry had to settle for par while Stricker sank a clutch eagle putt! Holmes & Perry had a chance to force a playoff on 18 but each narrowly missed their birdie attempts preserving Kelly & Stricker's lead and the title.
The victory was Stricker's first Shootout title and second for Kelly, who also won the 2006 event with teammate Rod Pampling. Kelly & Stricker split the 1st place prize of $750,000 for their efforts.
Kelly & Stricker's win capped off a successful 21st edition of The Shark Shootout that treated Southwest Florida golf fans and television viewers around the world to three days of team competition. The duo will return to Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples next December 8 - 12 to defend its title!
The Shark Shootout 5K hosted by Greg Norman was held December 12, 2009 at Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. The inaugural race was a monumental success and featured over 500 participants ranging from ages 8 - 73.
With a blistering time of 15:18, Jesse Armbruster captured the 1st place overall title as he narrowly defeated Aubrey Aldy and Michael Hensley with times of 15:21 and 15:37, respectively. Armbruster was accompanied in the winner's circle by Kip Kinn who captured 1st place in the men's masters category & Kurt Shearer who won the men's grand master division.
On the female side, Alison Bradford captured the 1st place overall female crown while Claudette Watson and Betty Wolf claimed victory in the female masters and grand master categories, respectively.
South Florida's youth was also well represented as eight year old Peyton Andrade of Naples finished 1st in the 10 & under age group while 10 year old Nicole Schneider of Lake Worth placed first in the 10 & under female category.
Proceeds from the race benefited CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation, The Shark Shootout's primary charitable beneficiary.
The Shark Shootout 5K would like to thank its participants and sponsors for their support in making the inaugural race a tremendous success! See you next year!
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The Shark Shootout would like to extend a sincere thank you to all tournament volunteers. Your time, dedication and commitment to the Shootout are greatly appreciated and your efforts do not go unnoticed.
Thanks in large part to your role as a volunteer; The Shark Shootout has been able to raise over $11 million for charity over the past 21 years. Without your contribution, the tournament's charitable goals would not be possible.
Thank you again for all your support of The Shark Shootout. We look forward to working with you again at the 2010 event, December 8 - 12!
The 2009 Shark Shootout concluded in exciting fashion as the team of Jerry Kelly & Steve Stricker held off J.B. Holmes & Kenny Perry to secure a one-shot victory. The fellow Wisconsin natives shot a final round 13-under par in the scramble format to finish with an overall score of 26-under.
The Shark Shootout 5K hosted by Greg Norman was held December 12, 2009 at Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. The inaugural race was a monumental success and featured over 500 participants ranging from ages 8 - 73. 
South Florida's youth was also well represented as eight year old Peyton Andrade of Naples finished 1st in the 10 & under age group while 10 year old Nicole Schneider of Lake Worth placed first in the 10 & under female category.
The Shark Shootout would like to extend a sincere thank you to all tournament volunteers. Your time, dedication and commitment to the Shootout are greatly appreciated and your efforts do not go unnoticed.