SUGAR GROVE, Ill., Oct. 27, 2008 – The passion and patriotism of international team golf has captured the imagination of the American public. Now, it’s available in a special holiday gift package.
The Solheim Cup is the next big U.S.-versus-Europe match-play tournament and it’s coming to Rich Harvest Farms Golf Links in Sugar Grove, Ill., Aug. 18-23, 2009. The competition features 12 of the best professional women golfers from each side of the Atlantic, who tee it up for pride and country.
Today through Dec. 15, two special holiday gift packages are available for the 2009 Solheim Cup matches. The Birdie Package is $199 and consists of two (2) week-long Grounds tickets, as well as a commemorative coin with removable ball marker, and two lanyards to hold your ticket around your neck in stylish security.
The Eagle Package features two (2) week-long passes to the PING Pavilion for $499. This package also includes a commemorative coin with removable ball marker, two lanyards and on-site parking. The PING Pavilion, located behind the 17th green, provides a climate-controlled environment with a patio, seating areas, televisions, restrooms and a complete pay-as-you-go menu.
Week-long tickets are good for practice round viewing Aug. 18-20, the spirited Opening Ceremony on Thursday afternoon Aug. 20, the three official days of competition from Aug. 21-23 and the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 23. This will be the 11th staging of The Solheim Cup, a biennial event that started in 1990.
“We are excited to offer these special Solheim Cup holiday gift packages for those who want to experience the unique drama of international team golf competition,” said The Solheim Cup Executive Director Kelly Hyne. “At The Solheim Cup, players compete not only for themselves but also for their teammates and their countries. It is an event like no other, and our special holiday gift packages are perfect for anyone who enjoys world-class golf, exciting competition and high drama.”
Captain of the 2009 U.S. Team is LPGA Tour and World Golf Halls of Fame member Beth Daniel. Leading the European squad is 1997 U.S. Women’s Open champion Alison Nicholas, of England.
For more information on the 2009 Solheim Cup, including a schedule of events, hotels and accommodations, log on to www.SolheimCup.com. A hotel reservation network has been established to accommodate spectator’s hotel needs in surrounding communities of Aurora, Naperville and throughout DuPage and Kane Counties.
About The Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup is named in honor of Karsten Solheim, and his family, the makers of PING golf equipment. The Solheim Cup is the most prestigious international team event in women’s professional golf. It is a biennial, trans- Atlantic team match-play competition featuring the best U.S.-born players from the LPGA Tour and the best European-born players from the Ladies European Tour. The U.S. Team leads the competition, 7-3, and has never lost on home soil. In addition to founding sponsor PING, Global Partners of The Solheim Cup include AIB Group and Rolex. For more information, log on to www.SolheimCup.com
Contact:
Mike Scanlan, LPGA, 386-274-6275, mike.scanlan@lpga.com
Barry Cronin, Cronin Communications, (847) 698-1801, bcronin@cronincommunications.com
