National LPGA sponsor invites high school females to compete for a chance to play in the national competition on May 13
JOPPA, MD (April 11, 2006) – Calling all High School female golfers! The McDonald’s Family Restaurants of Greater Baltimore and CBS Radio is giving you a once in a lifetime opportunity to play with the pros as it kicks off its first annual McDonald’s LPGA Championship Pro-Am Contest on Saturday, May 13, 2006 from 8 a.m. -11 a.m. at the Mountain Branch Golf Course in Joppa, MD.
One female high school student from the Greater Baltimore area will be selected to play alongside 150 of the top women’s golfers at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship Pro-Am Tournament on June 5 and June 6, 2006.
Contestants will be judged in 5 five areas, including longest drive, straightest drive, closest to the pin, chipping, and putting to come up with their overall personal best score. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the contest at Mountain Branch Golf Course.
Applications for the McDonald’s LPGA Championship Pro-Am Contest can be obtained by visiting www.mix1065.fm, www.espn1300.com and www.mcdslpga.org, or by calling 443.573.2326. The deadline for submission is Monday, May 8, 2006. Contestants must submit entry form by May 8 to participate in the contest.
About the 2006 McDonald’s LPGA Championship
The Championship is one of four "majors" on the LPGA Tour and attracts over 90,000 spectators annually. Three-time Champion Annika Sorenstam will return to defend her title against other great golfers, such as Natalie Gulbis, Paula Creamer, Christie Kerr and Laura Davies who will all compete for a purse of $1.8 million.
Not only is the McDonald’s LPGA Championship considered one of the most prestigious stops on the LPGA Tour, it has remained one of the country’s top fundraisers for children around the world. Since the tournament’s inception 25 years ago, over $43 million has been raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children’s charities.
About McDonald’s
McDonald’s USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald’s 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. There are more than 135 McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Baltimore area of Maryland. For more information about McDonald’s visit www.mcdonalds.com.
About Mountain Branch
Mountain Branch, a Forewinds Hospitality Destination, is a public daily fee golf course featuring fun golf, fabulous dining and fantastic hospitality. Mountain Branch is located just off I-95 exit 74 in Harford County, Md. 1827 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD, 21085. For more information or tee times, call 410-836-9600 or visit the website www.mountainbranch.com
Contact:
Tia Robinson
GolinHarris
443-573-2328
Barbara Murphy or Tim Reihm
Smith O’Keefe and Associates
800.222.0461 ext. 101 or 114
