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FINAL ROUND
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1Kelly/Stricker-26
T2Holmes/Perry-25
T2Leonard/Verplank-25
T2Campbell/Clark-25
T5Flesch/Johnson-23
T5Fisher/Poulter-23
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2008 News Index

2008 Interview Transcripts
Read player interview transcripts for inside the media tent.

Hoch/Perry Grab Win For The Ages
Scott Hoch had everything to do with his ACE Group Classic win in Naples 10 months ago. Hoch isn't sure how much he had to do with Sunday's victory in The Shark Shootout with red-hot partner Kenny Perry.

Final Round News & Notes
Final round news & notes from the $2,900,000 Shark Shootout.

Hoch/Perry Finish Eagle-Birdie, Lead By Four
Kenny Perry has the lead after the second round of The Shark Shootout. And Scott Hoch is playing with him. Perry had eight birdies and an eagle of his own, and he and Hoch finished with a 12-under-par 60 in the better-ball format.

Second Round News & Notes
Second round news & notes from the $2,900,000 Shark Shootout.

Kids Take Lessons From Norman, Sluman, McCarron
Hundreds of golfers -- juniors and otherwise -- soaked in technical tips from Greg Norman and other professionals Friday at the Suncast Family Golf Clinic, learning about everything from backswing to putting.

Price/Sluman Birdie No. 18 To Take Lead
No winners of The Shark Shootout have ever been members of the Champions Tour at the time. But a pair of them have the lead after the first round.

First Round News & Notes
First round news & notes from the $2,900,000 Shark Shootout.

20th Shootout To Benefit CureSearch Tees Off
The 20th Anniversary Shark Shootout, to benefit CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation, has teed off at the prestigious Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, FL.

Legends Talk About Shootout's 20th Anniversary
Greg Norman talked with Arnold Palmer in a Bay Hill Club locker room, and wanted to organize an event to raise money for Palmer's hospital over 20 years ago. The result: Norman, Palmer, Raymond Floyd, and Jack Nicklaus got together at Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando in 1986. Twenty-two years later, the four were sitting together at Tiburón Golf Club talking about where Norman's event has come.

Weekley, Holmes Ready To Saddle Up Together Again
A few months ago, Boo and J.B. were up-and-comers on the PGA Tour. They had wins under their belt, and had met another goal by making the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Now Boo Weekley and J.B. Holmes are on the verge of stardom.

ESPN's Berman At Home At Tiburón
It's been a year since ESPN personality Chris Berman last teed off in The Shark Shootout pro-am, but it might as well have been an eternity.

More To Villegas Than Unconventional Putting Style
Camilo Villegas is more than just a pretty face, or the guy who lines up putts in an interesting way.

About The 2008 Shark Shootout Field
An impressive field of individuals will meet as partners in Naples this week for the 20th annual Shark Shootout.

ESPN'S Chris Berman to Play in 20th Annual Shark Shootout Pro-Am
Chris Berman, one of America's most respected and recognized sportscasters, will share his enthusiasm, charm and wit for the fifth consecutive year when he is a pro-am contestant at next week's Shark Shootout.

Pairings Set for Shark Shootout
Tournament host Greg Norman has matched a collection of golf's successful individuals into two-man teams as the 20th annual Shark Shootout returns to Tiburón Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples December 10-14.

Six Ryder Cup Competitors Highlight Field As Shark Shootout Enters 20th Year
Host Greg Norman announced today that defending champions Woody Austin and Mark Calcavecchia will return to Tiburón Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort December 10-14 and currently 22 of the 24 person field has been announced for The Shark Shootout.

Media Day Transcript
On Monday, October 13th, Greg Norman sat down with members of the press to talk about the 2008 Shark Shootout.

Mediate First Commitment To Shark Shootout
Naples resident Rocco Mediate is the first commitment for this year's Shark Shootout.

Shootout Announces 20th Anniversary Purse Increase
Greg Norman and Merrill Lynch have announced that the purse for the 20th Shark Shootout will be $2.9 million - the largest prize in the annual event's history.


About Greg Norman Production Company

The Greg Norman Production Company (GNPC), a subsidiary of Great White Shark Enterprises, is devoted to event management and sports marketing. The GNPC is proud to operate the PGA TOUR-sanctioned Mayakoba Golf Classic & The Shark Shootout, Golf PARa Todos, Three Friends: One Goal, Greg Norman Estates events and many other corporate and special events. The GNPC prides itself on producing events and marketing initiatives that not only reflect the discerning standards of its namesake, but of its clients as well.

About Tiburón Golf Club

Tiburón Golf Club, a WCI managed facility, featuring two Greg Norman-designed golf courses, was carved from 800 acres of prime southwest Florida real estate. The courses reflect Norman's appreciation for pristine natural settings and his passion for great golf. The Black and The Gold courses contain a combination of stacked sod-wall bunkers and tricky coquina waste bunkers. Certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International, Tiburón reflects a strong commitment to enhancing and protecting the natural resources.

About The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

The AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is renowned for its outstanding service, incredible cuisine and luxurious accommodations with panoramic views. The 295-room Mediterranean-style resort, ranked as the top golf resort in Florida by Golf Digest (October 2009), is home to a pair of 18-hole signature Greg Norman golf courses at Tiburón and hosts the annual PGA TOUR Shark Shootout. The Tiburón Golf Course complex is complete with the Rick Smith Golf Academy, recognized as one of the top academies in the country.

About CureSearch

CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation proudly supports the collaborative research efforts of the world's largest and most prestigious childhood cancer research organization, CureSearch Children's Oncology Group. At more than 200 member institutions - representing every pediatric cancer program and treating 90 percent of children with cancer in North America - CureSearch is making rapid scientific progress to identify cancer causes and pioneer better treatments and cures. CureSearch is dedicated to reaching the day when every child with cancer can be guaranteed a cure. For more information visit www.CureSearch.org or call 800.458.6223.

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