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Chance To Play Golf With Tiger Woods Among Items Up for Bid in Annual Buick Open Charity Auction
DETROIT, June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- An opportunity to play golf with the
world's No. 1 golfer, Tiger Woods, at the 2009 Buick Invitational Pro-Am, is
one of four items currently being auctioned on eBay. All proceeds from the
auction go to the Buick Open charities. The items will be available for bid
( www.ebay.com/buickopen08 ) through 10 p.m. Eastern time Saturday, June 7.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play golf with Woods at Torrey
Pines Golf Course inLa Jolla, Calif., during the Feb. 4, 2009 Pro-Am. The
package includes four nights' accommodations at the Lodge atTorrey Pines,
round-trip airfare for two, tournament tickets, a Pro-Am gift package and
access to Pro-Am functions.
"There are some extraordinary items up for bid in this auction, including
the opportunity to play with Tiger, that normally couldn't be bought at any
price," said Larry Peck, Buick golf marketing manager. "This is also a
tremendous opportunity to contribute to very worthy charities inSoutheastern
Michigan."
Other items up for bid on eBay include: a one-of-a-kind artwork created by
Woods; a travel package to attend the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills
Country Club inBirmingham, Mich.; and an autographed Tiger Woods PGA Tour
golf bag.
The beauty of Tiger Woods' game is brought to life through a one-of-a-kind
artwork created by the master himself. Called "Sunday Drive," it was created
by paint-filled golf balls that Tiger launched at canvases for a Buick TV
commercial. Tiger's club and paint-covered apparel worn during production of
the commercial (shoes, pants, belt, hat and an autographed shirt) are also
included in the package.
The package for the 90th PGA championship at Oakland Hills Country Club
includes weekly tournament passes, VIP hospitality access, accommodations at
The Townsend Hotel Aug. 6-11, round-trip airfare and the use of a rental car.
The Tiger Woods-autographed PGA Tour bag is accompanied by a letter of
authentication from Buick.
Auction proceeds benefit the Buick Open charities, including the American
Red Cross, Whaley Children's Center, Easter Seals ofMichigan and American
Lung Association ofMichigan, among others. Winners will be announced after
the auction concludes at 10 p.m. Eastern on June 7.
Buick has donated $9.4 million to charities throughoutSoutheastern
Michigan since 1982 and almost $40 million through its PGA Tour events over
the years.
The 2008 Buick Open, June 23-29 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in
Grand Blanc, Mich., will offer a record purse of $5 million and the keys to a
new 2008 Buick Enclave luxury crossover SUV. Buick will celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the inaugural Buick Open throughout the entire week.
For Buick Open tickets or information, call 1-800-878 OPEN or visit
www.buickopen.com .
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