Here is a look at an upcoming tournament in the world of golf …
What - Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Dates - October 11 through October 18, 2009
Who is Playing - There is a field of 132 different PGA Tour level professionals
Course -TPC Summerlin, designed by Bobby Weed
Format - This is a 72-hole long stroke play tournament
Beneficiary - All of the proceeds from this tournament are going to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children
Purse - The total purse is $4.2 million dollars
Winner's Share - The winner of the tournament is going to walk away with $756,000 dollars.
Information About the Course: This is a par 72 course spanning 7,223 yards at TPC Summerlin. It was designed by a man named Bobby Weed alongside player consultant who was Fuzzy Zoeller. The TPC Summerlin course has received a number of honors, including an honor from Golf Digest, which named this course as being one of the country's "America's Best" courses. The course also has ranked as one of the country's Top 100 Modern Golf Courses in the entire United States.
Defending Champion: Last year's winner was Marc Turnesa
Recent Winners: Marc Turnesa won in 2008, George McNeil won in 2007, Troy Matteson won in 2006, Wes Short Jr. won in 2005, Andre Stolz won in 2004, Stuart Appleby won in 2003, Phil Tataurangi won in 2002, Bob Estes won in 2001, Billy Andrade won in 2000, Tiger Woods won in 1996 and Jim Furyk has won three times, in 1999, 1998 and 1995.
Events Schedule for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Sunday October 11, 2009 is the beginning of the youth clinic.
The PGA Tour's Professional's Practice Round will begin during Monday, October 12.
On Tuesday, October 13 the PGA Tour's Professional's Practice Round is going to continue.
Wednesday, October 14 is going to begin the Championship Pro-Am which will be featuring Justin Timberlake himself.
On Thursday, October 15 the Professional Competition round is going to begin.
On Friday, October 16, 2008, the Professional Competition round is slated to continue.
The Professional Competition Round will continue onto Saturday, October 17, which is Military Appreciation Day as well as an evening with Justin Timberlake and his friends at Mandalay Bay. During Military Appreciation, all past members and present members in the military are going to be able to receive free admission.
Finally, the final round of the Professional Competition is slated to be held on Sunday, October the 18th. The Trophy Presentation is slated to be held by Justin Timberlake himself and all proceeds are benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Photo Credits: jurvetson
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