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2013
ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP TO
“UP THE GAME ON THE GREEN”
AS HOST TO THE LEGENDS OF GOLF WITH
“UP THE GAME ON THE GREEN”
AS HOST TO THE LEGENDS OF GOLF WITH
INTERACTIVE “EVENTS WITHIN THE EVENT”
Tournament
Week Features
Women’s Power Breakfast, Clinic
and Pro-Am With Annika Sorenstam,
Women’s Power Breakfast, Clinic
and Pro-Am With Annika Sorenstam,
“Up Close
& Personal” Executive Pro-Ams,
On-The-Course “Social, Power & Play”
Opportunity At “Grapes On The Green”
Golf &Wine Experience,
On-The-Course “Social, Power & Play”
Opportunity At “Grapes On The Green”
Golf &Wine Experience,
Return Of Popular Family Day
And More To Benefit Charity
And More To Benefit Charity
BOCA
RATON, FL (November 16, 2012)-- The 2013 Allianz Championship, the first
full-field PGA Champions Tour event of the season will tee-off with a
celebrated roster of golf legends at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club from
February 4th-10th for the seventh consecutive year in
Boca Raton. Tournament week is jam-packed with interactive “events within the
event” before and during championship play with opportunities for “up close and
personal” interaction with pros for golf fans of all ages.
As
the first in the early-season Florida swing, tournament play will include 2012
defending champion Corey Pavin, 2011 champion Tom Lehman (2011 and 2012 Charles Schwab Cup
season-long points race winner), 2010 champion Bernhard Langer, Mark Calcavecchia, Fuzzy Zoeller
and more, all vying for the winner’s share of a $1.8 million purse. Produced by
the nonprofit Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities (BRCGC) board that oversees
tournament operations, financials and distribution of all charitable funds, the Allianz Championship will continue
to “chip-in” net proceeds to benefit the Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
In
addition to three days of championship play, the Allianz Championship features
a Women’s Power Breakfast, Clinic & Pro-Am with LGPA legend and eight-time
“Player of the Year” Annika Sorenstam; two days of Executive Pro-Am play
pairing participants with PGA pros; a “social, power & play” opportunity at
the “Grapes On The Green” Golf & Wine Experience held overlooking the 18th
green during second round play; and the popular Saturday Family Day.
Tournament
Director Ryan Dillon reported the 2012 tournament delivered $15 million in
economic impact to the community, drew 65,000 spectators, was viewed by 4.9
million with all three championship rounds televised live by the Golf Channel,
raised $300,000 for the Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities and is now
officially “one the greenest golf tournaments” on the PGA Champions Tour. He
added that the inaugural tournament efforts resulted in 92% of all tournament
waste recycled, a 30% reduction in carbon footprint and a 25% reduction in fuel
for diesel generators
The
following is what’s in-store during tournament week for event-goers, and all
events listed will be held at The Old Course at Broken Sound at 1401 NW 51st
Street in Boca Raton:
Women’s
Power Breakfast, Clinic & Pro-Am
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
THIRD
ANNUAL ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S PRO-AM
10:30
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $750 per player, Corporate Tables of 10 for
breakfast: $1,000
LPGA
legend with 72 LPGA victories and eight-time “player of the year” Annika
Sorenstam will again get the ladies “into the swing” of championship golf and
business networking at third annual Allianz Championship Executive Women’s
Pro-Am. Sorenstam will tee-up expert golf and business tips at the Pro-Am “starter”
breakfast that will include an “up close and personal” Q&A session.
Following the power breakfast, women of all skill sets will enjoy a private
group clinic with Sorenstam presented by JM Lexus, the opportunity to play nine
holes with a PGA Champions Tour player, and attend the evening Allianz
Championship Pro-Am Draw Party.
Konica
Minolta Business Solutions Pro-Am
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
Shotgun
Starts: 7:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Ticket Price: $3,000 per participant
Allianz
Championship Executive Pro-Am
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
Shotgun
Starts: 7:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Ticket Price: $3,500 per participant
Whether looking for a round of golf with buddies, or for
client entertainment or employee recognition, a memorable day of corporate
camaraderie and golf ensues as foursomes are paired with a PGA Champions Tour
pro. Lunch and an invitation to the VIP Draw Party with Champions Tour legends
on Feb. 5th are included. Each player also receives a premium gift
package.
Grapes
On The Green: Golf & Wine Experience
“Social, Power & Play” For Charity
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
4:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ticket
Price: $85 per person; sponsor and ticket packages available for purchase
As part of
the Allianz Championship tournament event week, wine connoisseurs and golf
enthusiasts will enjoy a perfect alfresco afternoon with legends of golf while
sampling reds and whites from PGA pros’ own private vineyards and other popular
wineries while overlooking the 18th green at the fourth annual
“Grapes on the Green” Golf & Wine Experience presented by the Boca Raton
Bridge Hotel. In addition to indulging in the varietals, attendees will indulge
in culinary samplings from top area restaurants, have to opportunity to mingle
with golf legends, enjoy live entertainment and have the chance to bid in a
special VIP experience auction with proceeds to benefit charity.
CHAMPIONSHIP
TOURNAMENT DAYS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
ALLIANZ
CHAMPIONSHIP – FIRST ROUND TOURNAMENT PLAY
9:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: General admission: $20; free admission for
children 16 and younger; skybox tickets available for purchase
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
ALLIANZ
CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND TOURNAMENT PLAY AND FAMILY DAY
9:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: General admission: $20; free admission for
children 16 and younger; skybox tickets available for purchase
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10TH
ALLIANZ
CHAMPIONSHIP – FINAL ROUND TOURNAMENT PLAY
9:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Price: General admission: $20; free admission for children 16 and younger; skybox tickets available for purchase
Price: General admission: $20; free admission for children 16 and younger; skybox tickets available for purchase
Skybox
and Other Packages:
Spectator
Experience Can Be Upgraded With Skybox Seating Or Sponsorships
Premium
ticket packages can be purchased for VIP and Skybox seating ranging from $75 to
$175. Sponsorship packages include branded opportunities, premium seating,
and a variety of invitation-only receptions, Pro-Am play, meet and greets with
the legends of golf, etc.
The
Allianz Championship tournament is managed by Pro Links Sports, headquartered
in Minneapolis, MN. Directing five tournaments on the Champions Tour
schedule, all are continuously voted in the top ten tournaments by the players.
This reputation attracts the top golfers on the PGA Championship Tour to
Boca Raton, along with other legends of golf.
For more
tournament information, premium ticket packages, skybox seating and Grapes On
The Green event tickets, call 561-241-GOLF (4653); fax 561-241-4658, or
visit www.allianzchampionship.com. For Pro-Am registration and
sponsorship package opportunities, contact Anthony Greco at 561-241-GOLF
(4653) or email agreco@allianzchampionship.com.
About Allianz Championship
The 2013 Allianz
Championship, in its seventh consecutive year at The Old Couse at Broken Sound,
will bring the legends of golf to Boca Raton from February 4th to 10th
for the first full-field PGA Champions Tour event of the season. Its 2012
champion Corey Pavin is set to defend his title as challengers Tom Lehman (2011
champion; 2011 and 2012 Schwab Cup winner); Bernhard Langer (2010 champion),
Mark Calcavecchia, Fred Couples, Fuzzy Zoeller, vie for a $1.8 million purse
with all three rounds televised live nationwide on The Golf Channel. The Boca
Raton Champions Golf Charities (BRCGC) serves as the operational and financial
oversight group for the event as well as for the distribution of all charitable
funds, as all net tournament proceeds “chip-in” to benefit Boca Raton Regional
Hospital. Managed by Pro Links Sports with title sponsor Allianz Life insurance
Company, the annual tournament has attracted 31 of the top 34 professionals on
the money list. For skybox tickets and other hospitality, call: 561-241-GOLF
(4653) or visit www.allianzchampionship.com.
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