Seve Ballesteros, who is recovering from a couple of major surgeries, will continue as the honorary chairman of the World Golfers Championship, scheduled Oct. 24-31 at the Marbella Golf Resort in Spain.
In a letter to Sven Tumba, the organizer of the event, Ballesteros thanked all involved in the tournament for their support and concern during the difficult time he is going through.
“I am on the right path to recovery and wish the 2009 World Championship and the World Golfers Invitational taking place in October at the Costa del Sol the greatest success,” he noted.
“The venue is the most challenging and beautiful one and the climate and golf facilities in Marbella are one of the best in the world to play and compete. Marbella is one of my favourite places to play golf and (I) would love to be in attendance.”
Tumba, a member of the International Hockey Hall of Fame, started the tournaments in 1995 to give amateur golfers of all skill levels the opportunity to represent their countries and he expects more than 25 countries will compete again this year.
The United States team will be determined in a 36-hole competition Sept. 11-12 at the Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, which hosted the world finals last fall.
Anders Bengtson, of World Golfers USA, indicated that clubs from across the US may enter five-man teams from these handicap ranges-0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20 and 21-25-by paying a $600 entry fee. For more information, go to www.worldgolfersusa.com.
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