Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Field Taking Shape

LAS VEGAS -- The 2008 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is attracting some of the best golfers in the world for the 26th annual Las Vegas PGA Tour stop. Spectators will have the opportunity to cheer on a stellar professional field as they vie for the title and the $4.1 million purse.

This year's event has received commitments from players such as Mike Weir, Jesper Parnevik, Bubba Watson and Chris DiMarco. Additional player commitments will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Gary Davis, Chairman of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open enthuses, "We are thrilled with the early commitments that we are seeing from some of the best all-around players on the PGA Tour. Our event attracts a strong field because the players enjoy the first-rate experience provided with a spectacular golf course, lively crowds and plenty of world-class entertainment and dining options. Our tournament has an impressive history including Tiger Woods' first PGA Tour victory in 1996. Other legends like Greg Norman and Jim Furyk have made their mark in this event as well."