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AT&T Classic
Monday May 12 – Sunday May 18, 2008
TPC Sugarloaf · Duluth, Georgia
Purse: $5.5 million Winning Share: $990,000
FedExCup Points: 25,000
http://www.attclassic.com
TV Schedule
Thursday 5/15: The Golf Channel 3p - 6p ET
Friday, 5/16: The Golf Channel 3p - 6p ET
Saturday, 5/17: CBS 3p - 6p ET
Sunday, 5/18: CBS 3p - 6p ET
Weather Fore!cast
Thursday: 80% chance of thunderstorms high 69°
Friday: AM Clouds / PM Sun high 76°
Saturday: Sunny high 77°
Sunday: Partly Cloudy high 79°
The Course - TPC at Sugarloaf (Private)
Spread across 1,200 gently-rolling, tree-covered acres, northwest of Atlanta, TPC Sugarloaf features Greg Norman’s first foray into golf course design in the country. The 27 challenging holes are complemented by multi-station hittings areas, stately locker rooms and an elegant 60,000 square foot clubhouse. Members also enjoy the professional Tennis, Sports and Aquatic Centers on property. Source: http://www.tpcatsugarloaf.com/
Tournament Information:
ATLANTA, GA- –The 40th anniversary AT&T Classic will once again host the finest professional golfers in the world, May 12-18, 2008, at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. The four-day, 72-hole PGA TOUR tournament offers a total purse of $5.5 million, with $990,000 earmarked for the winner.
The real winners, however, are children. Proceeds from the event are donated each year to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Since 1983, the total tournament contribution to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is nearly $14 million. An additional $2 million has been donated to other charities during that time.
Players expected to compete in this year’s event include defending champion and 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson, Sugarloaf resident Stewart Cink, Chris Dimarco, John Daly, Jose Maria Olazabal and Luke Donald. They will seek to join a list of past winners that includes Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Corey Pavin, David Duval, Phil Mickelson and Daly.
The 11-year-old TPC Sugarloaf golf course was designed with the spectator in mind, with numerous mounds and natural amphitheaters that facilitate easy viewing of all the action. More than 125,000 avid golf fans attend the event each year. And, for the 10th consecutive year, the AT&T Classic will be televised live for all four rounds: Thursday and Friday on The Golf Channel and both weekend rounds on CBS.
A broad variety of ticket options are available, from a weekly badge ($60) to individual day tickets to special corporate packages. Tickets can be purchased by calling (770) 951-8777, by accessing the tournament web site at www.attclassic.com or at the gate. TPC Sugarloaf is located off I-85 at 2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive in Duluth, Ga.
Annika announces her retirement, Anthony Kim terminates his agreement with his agent…
After a career spanning 15 years, Annika Sorenstam has anounced her retirement. Annika won the 72nd title of her career on Sunday and announced that she plans to retire at the end of the season.
2007 was not kind to Annika who remained winless due to injuries. This year, the 37 year old golfer has won three tournaments. Sorenstam won Sunday at the Michelob Ultra Open, bringing her career earnings to $22 million.
Sorenstam said:
“I have given it my all and it has been fun. I came back from an injury last year. I am healthy. I feel good. I have started strong this season and I will be leaving the game on my own terms.â€
Sorenstam dropped to number two on the money list and in the world rankings a year ago. Mexico’s Lorena Ochoa is number one in both categories. Before this season is over, Sorenstam will attempt to get the number one spot back. She has been in 8 tournaments in 2008, finishing in the top 10 (3 wins) in all but one outing.
Annika plans to marry Mike McFee in January of 2009 and plans to devote herself to her golf academy and golf course architecture firm. She is also focused on starting a family, something that would have been difficult while on the tour.
She also added…
“I felt it was my responsibility to the LPGA and to the fans to let them know now. I want to be fair to everyone. I have other priorities. … I’m happy, content and at peace.”
Sorenstam’s career to date includes 72 wins on the LPGA Tour, 10 major championships, eight Rolex Player of the Year awards (1995, 1997-98, and 2001-05), eight money titles, six Vare Trophies for lowest scoring average and eight Solheim Cup selections. She has 206 career top 10s, was named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year from 2003-05, and she was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003.