FOR THE ULTIMATE GOLF FAN, THE ULTIMATE GOLF EXPERIENCE

Walk with the leaders on Sunday inside the ropes, attend  private golf clinic with PGA TOUR player at 2010 Zurich Classic of New Orleans—and more

NEW ORLEANS, LA—Every golf fan who has dreamed of walking up the fairway to the 18th green on Sunday of a PGA TOUR tournament can actually experience the sensation at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, April 19-26, 2010.

The Fore!Kids Foundation, producers of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, offers a week-long $10,000 package of golf immersion that includes walking the course inside the ropes with the leaders on Sunday and having a photo taken with the winner at the 18th green.

“We have put this package together at the suggestion of a couple of fans who wanted the ultimate experience at the PGA TOUR’s  Zurich Classic of New Orleans,” said Tommy Fonseca, president of the Fore!Kids Foundation, producer of the tournament. “This is an unprecedented opportunity unique to our tournament for a tiny number of fans to see our tournament from a perspective only the players and officials enjoy.”

Reservations for the $10,000 package are available only by calling the Fore!Kids Foundation office at 504-342-3000.

The Ultimate Golf Fan Package includes a new, unforgettable experience every day of the tournament, April 19-25, 2010.

• Monday, April 19—Play with the pros in the Monday Pro-Am, featuring famous New Orleans cuisine on the links, at the TPC Louisiana a festive awards party and, of course, a round of golf with a PGA TOUR pro.

• Tuesday, April 20—Enjoy a personal, private one-hour golf clinic with a PGA TOUR pro at the TPC Louisiana golf course.

• Wednesday, April 21—Another round of golf with a PGA TOUR pro in the Wednesday Pro-Am, recognized as the best pro-am by the PGA TOUR, with on-course cuisine from some of the most famous New Orleans restaurants such as Emeril’s, Drago’s, Galatoire’s, Paul Prudhomme’s K-Paul’s, Arnaud’s, Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House, Pascal’s Manale, Pelican Club, Bacco, Acme Oyster House, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and GW Fins.

• Thursday through Saturday, April 22-24—Watch the best golfers in the world compete for the $6.4 million purse from the comfort and cuisine of the 17th Hole Cypress Suite sponsored by Gentleman Jack, the famed Champions Club and the Acme Oyster House, a different and delicious venue each day.

• Sunday, April 25—The ultimate dream of every golf fan: walk with the leaders inside the ropes for the last round of the tournament and join Fore!Kids Foundation president Tommy Fonseca and TOUR officials at the 18th green for the presentation of the trophy to the 2010 winner.

In addition to each day’s activities, the Ultimate Golf Fan Experience includes a number of other priceless attractions:

• Valet parking at the TPC clubhouse throughout the week.
• Access to the Media Center during a press conference with a TOUR player for a view behind the scenes of the national and international media coverage the Zurich Classic of New Orleans receives.
• Tour through the CBS, Golf Channel and XM Radio network broadcast facilities.

About the Fore!Kids Foundation

Since 1958, the Fore!Kids Foundation has raised money to fund children's service organizations through golf events like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Golf Ball Gala, an AJGA event, a kids' summer junior tour, and several charitable golf tournaments.

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