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Courtesy of Naples Daily News
Naples, Fla. (April 9, 2008) - Greg Norman and Merrill Lynch announced Wednesday the purse for the 20th Shark Shootout will be $2.9 million -- the largest prize in the annual event's history.
 | | Norman: "Thanks to the unselfish effort and partnership of Merrill Lynch and our corporate partners we have been fortunate to raise the purse significantly each of the last 11 years." |
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"Thanks to the ongoing commitment by Merrill Lynch and our supporting corporate partners, we have been fortunate to raise the purse significantly each of the last 11 years, which has in turn attracted a world-class field," Norman said in a press release. "Also, I cannot say enough about the tremendous support of the Naples community. With this combination in place, we will once again have a great event this year that achieves our goal of raising money and awareness for children's charities."
The Shootout's record purse will attract 24 world-class professional golfers, who will compete Dec. 10-14 at the Norman-designed Tiburon Golf Club on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.
The top three available players from the 2008 PGA Tour Money List and the top 10 committing players from the PGA Tour Career Money List will join defending champions Woody Austin and Mark Calcavecchia for the 12-team competition.
Teams will compete in a modified alternate shot format during the first round, a better ball on Saturday and a final-round scramble. The winning team will share a tournament record of $730,000.
Celebrating the tournament's 20th anniversary, The Shark Shootout was created by Norman to raise awareness and charitable offerings for the CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation, which works in conjunction with the CureSearch Children's Oncology Group to identify causes and develop treatments for pediatric cancer.
Adding to the event's appeal, The Shark Shootout moved to a December slot on the PGA Tour calendar for the first time last year. Both The Golf Channel and NBC will broadcast coverage of the Shootout, guaranteeing a minimum of five hours of network television coverage. The Golf Channel will televise Friday's competition and NBC will broadcast the weekend competition.
For all the latest Shark Shootout news and information, visit the official tournament Web site at http://www.thesharkshootout.com. Tickets go on sale September 29th. For information to be mailed directly when tickets become available, call The Shark Shootout office at (888) 66-SHARK.
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2008 Shark Shootout
Tiburón Golf Club
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
December 10 - 14, 2008
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| PURSE: $2.9 MILLION |
| Place | Team Total | Each |
| 1st Place | $730,000 | $365,000 each |
| 2nd Place | $460,000 | $230,000 each |
| 3rd Place | $265,000 | $132,500 each |
| 4th Place | $210,000 | $105,000 each |
| 5th Place | $180,000 | $90,000 each |
| 6th Place | $170,000 | $85,000 each |
| 7th Place | $160,000 | $80,000 each |
| 8th Place | $155,000 | $77,500 each |
| 9th Place | $150,000 | $75,000 each |
| 10th Place | $145,000 | $72,500 each |
| 11th Place | $140,000 | $70,000 each |
| 12th Place | $135,000 | $67,500 each |
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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. |
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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. |
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CureSearch for Children's Cancer funds the lifesaving, collaborative research of the Children's Oncology Group, the largest, cooperative pediatric cancer research organization in the world--essentially a "cancer center without walls." With more than 5,000 physicians, nurses, and other researchers at 230 hospitals in North America and around the world, this group treats 90% of children with cancer. For more information visit www.CureSearch.org or call 800.458.6223. |
