SPECTATOR’S GUIDE TO THE SYBASE CLASSIC Spring 2009 May 11-17
Tournament Site:
UPPER
MONTCLAIR
COUNTRY CLUB
177 Hepburn Rd.
Clifton, NJ 07012
When: May 11-17, 2009
Defending Champion: Lorena Ochoa (winner in 2006, 2007, and 2008)
Format: 4-day, 72-hole stroke play
Purse: $2 million – with the 1st Place Winner receiving $300,000
Charities: St Joseph’s Healthcare System (Official charity), Boys & Girls Club of Clifton (Official charity).In addition, ShopRite donates nearly $1 million to various charities including food banks, hospitals and other charitable organizations between Delaware and Connecticut
Tournament Schedule:
- Monday May 11 - LPGA Professional Practice Rounds, LPGA Qualifying Round, 1 pm
- Tuesday May 12 - Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, Official Pro-Am Morning and afternoon times
- Wednesday May 13 - Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, Official Pro-Am Morning and afternoon tee-timesThursday May 14 - Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, first round, Gates open at 7: 00 am
- Friday May 15 - Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, second round, ESPN2 Live coverage - TBA. Gates open at 7:00 am
- Saturday May 16 - Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, third round, Times to be determined. Gates open one hour prior to first tee time ESPN2 Live coverage – 2pm – 4pm, Junior Clinic – Time to be determined
- Sunday May 17 - Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, final round, Trophy presentation to follow play on 18th green, immediately following play. ESPN2 Live coverage- 2pm – 4pm
Ticket Information: The best idea is to purchase them on line, www.sybaseclassic.com so as to avoid any delays on tournament day. SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. There is no charge for entry for the Monday through Wednesday practice rounds. Daily tickets are $20, and a full week Championship Pass is $50. There is also a new “Full-week Championship 4- Pack” available for $150 (a buy 3, get one free offer). Any child under 15 accompanying a paid adult will be admitted free all week!
ShopRite Price Plus Members Receive Free Admission For You and a Guest May 14 - 17 Show your Price Plus card at the main gate to receive two free daily tickets each day May 14 - 17 Lincoln Mercury Vehicle Owners Receive Free Admission For You and a Guest on Saturday, May 16 Show your Lincoln Mercury keys at the main gate to receive two free daily tickets to the Third Round on May 16
Parking: Will be available directly at LOT C- located off of Route 3 East. Parking is $ 10 / day/ per car.
Volunteers: It takes several hundred volunteers to run a successful golf tournament and the Sybase Classic is no exemption. In a desire to provide the best possible experience for tournament spectators, if you have an interest in volunteering, the tournament would love to have you. The volunteer fee is $60 and includes one official tournament golf shirt, one jacket and a hat or visor. Volunteers also receive free entrance and parking to the event all week, and eight additional Daily Grounds Tickets to give to friends and family. Breakfast and lunch are provided on scheduled work days, and an invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party will be extended prior to the event. For more information on volunteering, please visit www.sybaseclassic.com/volunteers to apply online, or contact Nicole Brickey at (203) 354-7497.
New additions to the 2009 Sybase Classic:• Follow the action at the Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite on Facebook and Twitter! Updates and discount tickets are available.
• Fans can text “LPGA” to “SYBASE” (792273) to receive two free daily tickets to the Sybase Classic.
They will receive a message in return with a promotion code valid for two free tickets to be purchased online at www.sybaseclassic.com. Fans can text “BLOG” to “SYBASE” to receive text message alertsfor important tournament-related information on event results, weather delays, traffic re-routing and special activities. A maximum of six messages per day May 11 - 17 will be sent. Fans can also sign up online to receive such alerts.
Posted in: Golf News Comments Off April 2009Watch your favorite NFL celebrities at Ron Jaworski’s 25th Celebrity Golf Challenge
Watch your favorite NFL celebrities at Ron Jaworski’s 25th Celebrity Golf Challenge – May 16-18. Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City returns as lead sponsor for the upcoming 25th annual Ron Jaworski Celebrity Golf Challenge. This uniquely formatted celebrity golf tournament offered spectators the opportunity to walk the fairways of the Atlantic City Country Club, following some of their favorite athletes.
The event raises roughly $200,000 each year through sponsorship donations and net proceeds from ticket sales. Proceeds go to the JAWS YOUTH FUND, as well as Gridiron Greats, which assists former NFL players who have been in need of help. This year’s event, which will be held from May 16-18, includes a Celebrity Poker Open Night (May 16th), in addition to the Harrah’s Resort Celebrity Shoot-Out (May 17th) and the UPS Celebrity Pro/Am golf tournament (May 18th).
As in the past years, several current and retired NFL players and coaches will participate in the festivities. Past players have included Mike Ditka, Marshall Faulk, Rich Gannon, Tony Siragusa, Bill Cowher, and Ottis Anderson. This is the 25th year that Jaworski has played host to his Celebrity Golf Challenge. Primary sponsors for the tournament include:
- Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
- Subaru of America
- American Airlines.
Throughout the years, the Challenge has raised nearly $2 million in support of the Jaws Youth Fund, which is an initiative designed to target youth programs. This partnership of the Jaworski Family and the United Way of Camden Country impacts at-risk youth by supporting innovative programs.
Tickets to watch the celebrities play at Atlantic City Country Club will be available at the gate. Portions of the Shoot-out will be broadcast on CN8, the Comcast Network, on a later date.
Posted in: Charity Tournaments Comments Off April 2009GOLFER’S TEE TIMES / Spring 2009 Letter from the Editor
Almost everyone who reads this newspaper has more than a passing interest in golf. Some are avid golfers, others might be weekend hackers. Some might be employed in the golf industry, others like to shop the wares of the golf industry. Some like to play in tournaments, others are very content watching the professionals play.
The place that golf has in your life might be different for each of us, but here is one common thread among of us – we don’t merely want golf in our lives, we need golf in our life. That might sound a little absurd
to some, but after a few moments of thought we realize its importance to us. Yes, for some it means our livelihood, but this does not diminish its necessity to others who need it to relax with friends, family or just to socialize with others.We have heard so much doom and gloom over the past few months that one can only hope by the time we polish off the winter cobwebs, some form of optimism and confidence will have returned.
As the new golf season begins in the northeast, we hope that your need to be part of the golf world will translate into your support of the golf economy. We cannot let golf fail in our own backyard. We still need to support our local golf courses, and charity events. We live in the midst of many fantastic public and private golf courses. Use these times as an OPPORTUNITY to play some course that you might have missed or join a private club that once had a long waiting list.
Many courses are offering special rates, and clinics at unbelievable rates. Our own Passport to NJ Golf/Golfing Fore U book offers an opportunity to save a few dollars at some wonderful venues from Virginia to New York – in many cases, play once, and you can make back the cost of the book. Golfer’s Tee Times readers can take advantage of our “Buy 2, Get One Free” Spring Special.
The possibilities to be involved in golf are endless in our area. The US Open will be contested on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park this June. The Sybase Classic, presented by ShopRite, returns to northern NJ in mid-May. Various First Tee Junior Programs keep expanding in our area with a new program opening this spring in Edison, NJ.
Everyone is keenly aware of the times in which we live. We also need our golf community to continue to thrive. This is the time that we all need your support – from our course operators to the various non-profit charities who benefit from our golf tournaments. Don’t let golf be a victim of this downturn. Life’s too short. Enjoy it.
Marian Castner,
Publisher/Editor in chief
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Posted in: Letter From the Editor Comments Off April 2009Letter From the Editor - Winter Golf 2008-09
As cooler temperatures and less daylight hours have already taken over our days, we look back upon this past year, and I believe that our readers would agree that we have made some nice progress. We are proud of the many new sections, design of the newspaper, and advertisers and thank the many people who have supported our efforts.
While progress is good, the need for additional change and expansion still lies ahead. We are extremely excited about our new association with GolfingForeU.com In combination with their terrific efforts this fall, Golfer’s Tee Times readers and Passport to NJ Golf supporters can purchase a new 2009-10 golf discount book with over 100 terrific venues from Virginia to New York In these tough economic times, no golfer should be without it!
Next year, we will expand our association with them, in order to bring you additional Stay & Play options, more course discounts, and many more specials for our readership and Golf Passport members.
We also will continue to expand distribution to more areas of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, and provide golf course reviews from ALL of these areas.
Too often I hear great compliments about our newspaper, but also find many who have never seen us at the local golf courses. We hope this changes next season. We want every golfer to know our publication and look forward to seeing it at their favorite golf locations.
Again, I want to thank you the readers for continuing to be the lifeline of the newspaper, the advertisers who have stepped up to support “print” media because they understand that spreading the word involves going beyond just the internet, the public relations/marketing people who have supplied us with much valuable information and guidance, and our writers, printing, graphics and distribution team who do such a great job with each issue.
We hope for warm weather this fall/winter and hope not to put those clubs away – either way, be safe and have a happy holidays and healthy new year Look for our next issue in early March 2010.
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