Two-time champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson returns as tournament ambassador and competitor; Post-round concert schedule expands to Friday and Saturday following the conclusion of play; Fans can save up to $25 by purchasing tickets by Jan. 14 at www.CareerBuilderChallenge.com
LA QUINTA, Calif. – The 2018 CareerBuilder Challenge announced that tickets are on sale to the public for the 59th edition of the Coachella Valley’s annual PGA TOUR golf tournament, to be held Jan. 17-21. Daily and weekly grounds tickets and senior tickets are available now through tournament week at the tournament’s official website, www.CareerBuilderChallenge.com.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets online by Jan. 14 in order to take advantage of up to a $25 discount from at-the-gate ticket pricing during tournament week.
World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson – the CareerBuilder Challenge’s 2002 and 2004 champion, a 42-time PGA TOUR winner and a five-time major champion – returns as the CareerBuilder Challenge’s ambassador and will again compete in the event.
CareerBuilder Challenge patrons can expect to enjoy a fan experience with enhanced entertainment value while embedding themselves in the heart of the desert’s premier sporting and social scene. New this year, all CareerBuilder Challenge spectators will have access to multiple on-course hospitality areas at the Stadium Course at PGA WEST, which offer premium food and beverage options for purchase and the best views of the golf action. More details will be announced in November.
After featuring popular Indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums in what was the event’s first live, post-round concert last year, the CareerBuilder Challenge will double its concert quotient in January to include post-round concerts following Friday’s second round and Saturday’s third round. Musical artists and concert locations will be announced at a later date and concert admission will be included with all Friday, Saturday and weekly (five-day) grounds tickets – no additional or upgraded tickets needed.
The following ticket options are now available at www.CareerBuilderChallenge.com through Jan. 14:
– Daily Grounds Ticket (good any one day Wednesday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 21) – $30
– Weekly Grounds Ticket (Wednesday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 21) – $75
– Senior Ticket (good any one day Wednesday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 21 for ages 62 and older) – $25
Ticket prices will increase at the gate during tournament week (beginning Jan. 15) to $40 for daily grounds, $100 for weekly grounds and $35 for senior tickets.
The $5.9 million CareerBuilder Challenge, the PGA TOUR’s first mainland event of the new year and its first event on the west coast swing, features 156 professional golfers playing 72 holes over three golf courses – the Stadium and Jack Nicklaus Tournament Courses at PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club.
The CareerBuilder Challenge is the Coachella Valley’s longest-running charitable event and has raised more than $58 million for Eisenhower Medical Center and other local charities since its inception as the Palm Springs Golf Classic in 1960.
About CareerBuilder®
CareerBuilder is a global, end-to-end human capital solutions company focused on helping employers find, hire and manage great talent. Combining advertising, software and services, CareerBuilder leads the industry in recruiting solutions, employment screening and human capital management. CareerBuilder is majority-owned by Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) and operates in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.
About Desert Classic Charities
Desert Classic Charities is the beneficiary of the PGA TOUR event in the Coachella Valley, and has contributed more than $58 million to Coachella Valley charitable organizations with the monies it has received since the tournament’s inception. The scope of giving is broad and includes support for structured and mentoring programs for children, social services, and food and safe shelter for the less fortunate. Desert Classic Charities is dedicated to continuing its mission to serve human needs in the Coachella Valley and beyond by generating funds and opportunities every year through the event.
About Lagardère Sports
Lagardère Sports is a leading sports marketing agency with a global network of local experts dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet our clients’ needs. We believe sport inspires emotions and passion that are essential to enriching people’s lives and generate powerful collective experiences. At Lagardère Sports, we dedicate our expertise and passion to providing our clients with privileged access to the infinite opportunities of sports. Lagardère Sports is part of Lagardère Sports and Entertainment, a company with more than 1,600 employees worldwide and 50 years of experience. For more information visit Lagardere-se.com
About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 130 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR China.
The PGA TOUR’s mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in the communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to more than 1 billion households in 227 countries and territories in 30 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations in order to maximize charitable giving. In 2015, tournaments across all Tours generated a record $160 million for local and national charitable organizations, bringing the all-time total to $2.3 billion.
The PGA TOUR’s web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
Contact:
Gayle Cochrane, Desert Classic Charities – Gayle@desertclassiccharities.com – 760-541-4105
Damian Secore, BZA Public Relations – DamianS@bzapr.com – 818-462-5614
Greg Ball, BZA Public Relations – GregB@bzapr.com – 760-271-9183
