The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open will be played at the TPC Summerlin from Oct. 11- 18, 2009. This year marks the second year for Timberlake and the Shriners to sponsor the event and the 27th consecutive year that the Tour has made a stop in the “Entertainment Capital of the World."
A stellar field has committed to participate including six golfers in the World’s Top 50: Kenny Perry, Jim Furyk, Hunter Mahan, Nick Watney, Brian Gay and Rory Sabbatini. Furyk is a three-time winner in Las Vegas.
“We’re all very excited for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open,” said Tournament Director Adam Sperling.
“Improvements to The Hill, along with the addition of our first ever
Women’s Seminar, coupled with a strong field of both professionals and
celebrities leave us with nothing but optimism as we move towards
tournament week.”
The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open will boast a $4.2 million purse with a winner’s share of $756,000.
Tournament host (as well as Grammy & Emmy Award winner) Justin
Timberlake will headline a celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, Oct. 14th
and headline an Evening with Justin Timberlake & Friends slated for
Saturday the 17th at the Mandalay Bay. All proceeds benefit Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
“This event is very important to the city of Las Vegas and for the Shriners.” Sperling stated. “Don’t forget that this was the city with the Tour’s first ever million-dollar purse. It was also the site of Tiger Woods first career PGA Tour victory.
"For the Shriners Hospitals for Children - the PGA TOUR and Las Vegas are perfect mediums to spread awareness of the amazing medical work they provide to children in Vegas, the United States, and all over the world – all free of charge.”
To purchase tickets or learn about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, call 702.873.1010. You can also visit www.jtshrinersopen.com.
Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
When:
October 11-18, 2009
Where:
Tournament Players Club (TPC) Summerlin
1700 Village Center Circle
Las Vegas, NV 89134
ABOUT:
The 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
The 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is the
ongoing commitment between Timberlake and Shriners Hospitals for
Children to continue the tradition of a PGA TOUR event in Las Vegas. The collaboration between Shriners Hospitals for Children and
Timberlake to act as Title Sponsor and Host creates a truly unique and
world-class event for players and fans alike. A host of well-known
golfers will participate in the competition to help support the mission
of Shriners Hospitals for Children while enjoying the signature flair
that Las Vegas has to offer.
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health care system
of 22 hospitals dedicated to providing pediatric specialty care,
innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Nineteen
Shriners Hospitals provide care for congenital and acquired orthopaedic
conditions, four hospitals provide acute and rehabilitative care for
burn injuries, three hospitals provide rehabilitative care for children
with spinal cord injuries, and the cleft lip and palate program is
expanding to multiple Shriners Hospitals. Some Shriners Hospitals offer
care in more than one care specialty. For more information visit
www.shrinershq.org.
About the PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to expand the PGA Tour domestically and internationally so as to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining our commitment to growth in charity and integrity to the game. In 2009, the three Tours will compete in 102 events for more than $350 million in prize money. Tournaments will be held in 10 countries outside the U.S. and in 35 states.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, Tour events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA Tour’s Web site address is www.pgatour.com, and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.