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LIMITED NUMBER OF 2008 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP DAILY TICKETS ON
SALE NOW
BLOOMFIELD
TOWNSHIP – Due to demand, The PGA of America has now made a
limited number of Daily Ground Tickets available for the
90th PGA Championship, Aug. 4-10, at Oakland Hills Country
Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich. Daily tickets go on sale
today at a price of $85 for the first two Championship
rounds (Thursday and Friday) and $125 for Saturday and
Sunday rounds. Up until now, golf fans were only able to
purchase weekly passes to the event.
A limited number of Executive Club Tickets still remain
available for weekly purchase of $700 per person. This
ticket level features admission to all seven days of
Championship week as well as admission to an exclusive
climate-controlled pavilion, featuring a bar area with a
wide selection of food and beverage options at an additional
charge. Additionally, the Executive Club ticket-holders
receive complimentary off-site parking and shuttle service,
and a copy of the 90th official PGA Championship Journal.
Season Ground Tickets ($350 per person) are also available
and include admission to the course all seven days of
Championship week. This will allow complimentary off-site
parking and shuttle service along with a copy of the 90th
official PGA Championship Journal.
In addition, as part of The PGA of America’s mission to
promote the game and provide the ultimate family
entertainment value, juniors age 17 and younger will be
admitted free-of-charge throughout Championship week if
accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult.
Those who have already purchased weekly tickets and want to
discuss daily ticket options should call 1-800-PGA-GOLF
(742-4653).
About Oakland Hills Country Club
Founded in 1916, Oakland Hills Country Club
continues to play a significant role in the history of golf
in the United States and in assisting with establishing
Michigan as a premier golf destination. The site of 16 major
championships (six U.S. Opens, two U.S. Senior Opens, U.S.
Women’s Amateur, U.S. Men’s Amateur, Western Open, Carling
World Open; the 35th Ryder Cup in 2004; and three PGA
Championships, including the 90th PGA Championship in 2008),
the membership is proud of their heritage and how these
Championships benefit the local and state economy as well as
its neighbors.
About The PGA of America
Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been
twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the
profession and to grow interest and participation in the
game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of
the golf profession through world-class education, career
services, marketing and research programs, the Association
enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in
their respective career paths and showcases them as experts
in the game and in the $76 billion golf industry. By
creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships
and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed
as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of
America elevates the public's interest in the game, the
desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the
game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand
represents the very best in golf. More information about The
PGA of America is available on the Association’s Web site,
located at www.PGA.com.
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