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Tournament host Greg Norman announced this past weekend the field for the 23rd edition of the Franklin Templeton Shootout, which returns for the 11th consecutive year to Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, December 7-11.
The field for this year's Franklin Templeton Shootout has enjoyed tremendous success in 2011. Twelve players have won a total of 15 titles so far. Nine of those individuals have won a total of 12 times on the PGA TOUR led by multiple winners Steve Stricker, Keegan Bradley, and Webb Simpson. Three have earned titles on the Champions Tour. In addition, Rickie Fowler is the most recent winner with his victory on the OneAsia circuit.
"It has always been my intention to bring a good mix of players together for friendly competition and to enjoy other's company for a week," said Norman. "We have accomplished that again this year. I predict another wonderful event for all involved including the fans and an international television audience."
The 24 players will be paired into 12 two-man teams. Those pairings will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
In addition to the numerous individual victories so far this year, the field has earned a total of 137 PGA TOUR wins plus numerous worldwide titles through the years. There are also six major championship winners playing who have a total of nine major wins to their credit.
That group is led by current PGA Champion Keegan Bradley who, in his first major championship appearance, won in Atlanta this summer. Other major champions include, Greg Norman, Mark Calcavecchia, Stewart Cink, Nick Price and Justin Leonard. Additionally, Fred Funk, winner of two Champions Tour majors returns as does multiple champion on both Tours Kenny Perry.
Five competitors, led by Steve Stricker (No. 4) are among the top 30 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Simpson is No. 12 followed by Fowler (No. 24), Bradley (No. 26) and Brandt Snedeker (No. 28).
In addition, eight players are currently ranked in the top 30 on the 2011 PGA TOUR Money List, and 10 are ranked among the top 30 on the TOUR's Career Money List.
In total, eight players will be making their first appearance at the Franklin Templeton Shootout, seven of whom have won on the TOUR this year: Bradley, Jacobson, O'Hair, Simpson, Snedeker, Steele and Vegas.
Current Alphabetical List of Participating Professionals
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Tickets for the 2011 Franklin Templeton Shootout are on sale now!
Join in on the action and enjoy one of our four great ticket options!
OPTION 1: DAILY TICKETS
ORDER TICKETS IN ADVANCE AND SAVE*
- Daily Pro-Am Ticket (Wed. or Thu.)
$20 in advance, $25 Tournament week
- Daily Grounds Ticket (Fri., Sat. or Sun.)
$25 in advance, $30 Tournament week
- Weekly Grounds Pass (Wed. – Sun.) - $75
* Orders must be received by December 4.
OPTION 2: 2011/2012 PLAYER PASS
56 rounds of golf - 14 Championship Courses - One Weekly Ticket!
Purchase the 2011/2012 Player Pass for only $110. This year's Player Pass includes:
- One (1) Weekly Grounds Pass
- Fifty-Six (56) golf vouchers allowing you to play fourteen (14) championship courses [four (4) vouchers for each course] for a discounted fee. Fees range from $38 - $65 depending on the course and the time of the year.
- Discounts at PGA Tour Superstore and ShopAtShark.com
OPTION 3 – UPGRADE YOUR TICKET!
COLLIER CLUB - an exclusive, elevated open-air Hospitality Suite situated between the 8th and 17th greens. For the price of $80/day* or $195/week* your benefits will include:
- Complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and bar snacks
- Closed circuit television of Franklin Templeton Shootout action
- Unique elevated vantage point to watch the competition.
* Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce members can enjoy the discounted rate of $60/day or $170/week.
OPTION 3: 18TH GREEN RESERVED TICKETS
Private, elevated hospitality suite with reserved seating. For the price of $50/day tournament guests will be able to have a reserved seat close to the action on the 18th green.
ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
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The 3rd annual Franklin Templeton Shootout 5K returns to Tiburón Golf Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples on Saturday, December 10 at 7:00am.
Race entries are $25 in advance, $30 race day and $10 for children 18 and under. Each entry includes a t-shirt and one daily ground tickets to the Shootout!
Visit www.franklintempletonshootout.com/5K today to reserve your spot.
Race Facts:
- Saturday, December 10, 2011
- Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
- Registration/Check In: 6:00 - 6:45 am. Start Time: 7:00am.
- Registration Fees: Advance - $25 Race Day - $30; Children/Students 18 & Under - $10
- Proceeds Benefit CureSearch for Children's Cancer.
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Friday, December 9 - 4:00 pm - Tiburón Driving Range
Upon conclusion of first round tournament competition be sure to join in the fun when Greg Norman hosts a family event to remember!
Beginning at 2 p.m., the tournament's gates will be open free of charge. Tournament host Greg Norman will conduct a Junior Instructional Clinic that will be followed by a trick shot exhibition by Mike Calbot "The Golf Doctor"!
Complimentary junior golf instruction will be provided by local PGA Professionals following the trick shot show.
This memorable event takes place on the Tiburón Golf Club Driving Range and provides fun for the whole family. Mark your calendars, December 9, we look forward to seeing you then!
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The 1st annual Shark Shootout Summer Series has come to a close! The summer series was a tremendous success with over two hundred golfers competing in five events for a grand prize experience! Winners of this year's Shark Shootout Summer Series were Bill Soll, Gavin Gillette, Travis Merrick, and Nigel Wong - Congratulations!
For their efforts, the Summer Series winners received:
- Inside the Ropes Experience at this year's Franklin Templeton Shootout
- Invitation to attend the Pro-Am Pairings Party
- Two (2) memberships to the Greg Norman Estates Shark Club
The Greg Norman Production Company team would like to thank all those who helped make the first year a great success! Special thanks to our sponsors PGA Tour Superstore, Capital Grille and WCI Communities. We look forward to the 2nd annual Summer Series next year!
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NEW FOR 2011, mobile devices are now permitted at the Franklin Templeton Shootout. Patrons must keep their phone in SILENT mode, may NOT utilize the camera or video functions on their device and may only place/receive calls in designated "Approved Mobile Device Areas."
Designated approved areas will be highlighted on the course map featured in the tournament’s pairings guide. The Shootout thanks you in advance for your adherence to this new policy.
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As we draw closer to tournament time, our Facebook page will be releasing the most updated tournament information, behind the scene pictures of the tournament taking form and raffling off various prizes! Friend us on Facebook today to receive tournament updates and opportunities to win great prizes!
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