Gary McCord Handicaps The Field

CBS Sports golf analyst Gary McCord handicaps the teams at The Shark Shootout:

Greg Norman and Nick Faldo: The old hosts, Norman for the tournament and Faldo for every golf telecast on the air next year. No chance.

John Huston and Kenny Perry: Still got game and both need the money after disappointing years. Slight chance.

Fred Couples and Annika Sorenstam: Freddy's time of the year but Annika won't help too much from the back tees. Next to last.

John Daly and J.B. Holmes: Who cares how they finish? I want to watch!

Justin Leonard and Scott Verplank: Nice and neat games, have they got the length to compete? They have a chance.

Chad Campbell and Nick Price: Best iron players of their respective generations. Still need to make some putts. They also have a chance.

Trevor Immelman and Rory Sabbatini: Have played together in World Cup and won. The favorites.

Brad Faxon and J.J. Henry: One can putt and the other can hit it. Good team. Real good chance.

Mark O'Meara and Jeff Sluman: Vets are very savvy and they need some money to spend for the offseason. Outside chance.

Fred Funk and Scott Hoch: Go get 'em old guys! Can they ride carts?

Mark Calccavechia and Steve Elkington: No strangers to this event. They both need some money for retirement. Good chance.

Rod Pampling and Jerry Kelly: Pit bulls looking for a leg to gnaw on. Very good chance.

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 for Children's Cancer

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.

Contact

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The Shark Shootout
704-553-4790
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