Tickets nearly sold out for 2013 PGA Championship

Tickets nearly sold out for 2013 PGA Championship

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Rochester, NY (August 1, 2013) -- The PGA of Americaadvised today that tickets for the 95th PGA Championship are nearing a sell out. Tickets are selling fast and PGA officials say if you want to attend the Season's Final Major, the time to get your tickets is now. "A Major Championship at Oak Hill Country Club is a must-see event. The limited amount of remaining inventory is moving fast, if folks are interested, now's the time to purchase." said Ryan Cannon, championship director, 95th PGA Championship. The 95th PGA Championship is a world-class community event for the entire family. Juniors 17 years of age and younger will receive complimentary grounds access into the Championship with an accompanying ticketed adult. Each ticketed adult will be permitted four junior admissions daily at no additional charge.

This year will mark the third time the PGA Championship will be contested in the Rochester, N.Y. community, preceded by the 1980 and 2003 PGA Championships at Oak Hill Country Club. Perennially the strongest field in golf, 156 of the best players in the world will challenge the legendary East Course at Oak Hill and compete for the coveted Wanamaker Trophy.

Tickets may be purchased by clicking here or by calling 1-800-PGA-GOLF (742-4653).

95th PGA Championship Remaining Ticket Options and Pricing

Daily Grounds Tickets: A Daily Grounds ticket provides access to the grounds for the specific day requested and includes free parking and shuttle. Monday & Tuesday -- $25*; Wednesday -- $35*; Thursday -- $75*;


Season Grounds Tickets: The Season Grounds ticket package provides access to the grounds for all seven days of the Championship. Each Season Grounds ticket package comes in the form of seven individual daily tickets and includes free parking and shuttle. 7-Day Ticket Package -- $285*

Wanamaker Club Tickets: The Wanamaker Club ticket package provides access to the grounds and Wanamaker Club all seven days of the Championship. The Wanamaker Club is a pavilion located in close proximity to the Championship course. Experience a sports bar atmosphere with amenities including air conditioning, HD televisions, an outdoor patio, restrooms, and upscale food and beverage options available for purchase. Each Wanamaker Club ticket comes in the form of seven individual daily tickets and includes free parking and shuttle. 7-Day Ticket Package -- $475*

President's Club Tickets: Available Thursday -- Sunday of Championship week, the President's Club daily ticket provides access to the grounds and President's Club for the day purchased. The President's Club is located inside the historic Oak Hill Country Club clubhouse. Complimentary food, beverage, and open bar are included. For every two Presidents Club tickets purchased, one complimentary Premium Parking pass is provided. Thursday (avail), Friday (avail), Saturday (avail) -- $900/day*

*plus applicable taxes, shipping, and handling

About the PGA Championship The 95th PGA Championship will be conducted Aug. 5-11, 2013, at Oak Hill Country Club. The PGA Championship features the strongest field in golf and is considered one of the largest sporting events in the world. Since 1916, golf's best professionals have been competing for the PGA Championship's coveted Wanamaker Trophy; including past champions Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Davis Love III, Shaun Micheel, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, and Walter Hagen.

About the PGA of America Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: 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 PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, 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. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.

About Oak Hill Country Club Oak Hill Country Club (Rochester, N.Y.), recognized as one of the finest golf courses in America, has been synonymous with championship golf. In the past three decades alone, Oak Hills' renowned East Course has hosted the 1980 and 2003 PGA Championships, the 1984 U.S. Senior Open, the 1989 U.S. Open, the 1995 Ryder Cup, the 1998 U.S. Amateur, and the 2008 Senior PGA Championship. Since the 1956 U.S. Open, Oak Hill is the only golf club in America to host all six of the men's touring Championships. The 2013 PGA Championship will mark Oak Hill's 11th premier golf championship.




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Golf-Park's run ends as Lewis wins at St Andrews

Golf-Park's run ends as Lewis wins at St Andrews

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(Updates at end of play)

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Park Inbee's run of consecutive major victories ended after Stacy Lewis of the United States came from behind to win the women's British Open by two shots at St Andrews on Sunday.

Park, aiming to become the first golfer of either gender to win four majors in a calendar year, was never in contention in Scotland, a final round six-over par 78 consigning the world number one to six-over for the tournament and share of 42nd place.

World number two Lewis was one of a number of players forced to play their third round on Sunday morning after high winds caused the suspension of play on Saturday.

She was one shot behind leader Morgan Pressel heading into the final round, but at one stage found herself three shots behind 36-hole leader Choi Na-yeon.


Lewis birdied the final two holes to finish the round on par and with an eight-under par total of 280 for the tournament, while Choi produced three bogeys in the final six holes as she recorded a one-over 73.

"It all happened so fast there at the end, you're fighting for every shot and then all of a sudden you make a couple of birdies and it's over with," Lewis said in the televised victory presentation.

Lewis, whose other major victory came at the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2011, had to wait while Choi finished her final holes.

"Those last few holes are playing so hard and with the pressure, but obviously I did it so it was doable, so I tried to stay in the moment and be ready for a playoff if it happened," she said.

South Korea's Choi tied for second at six-under with compatriot Park Hee-young.

(Reporting by Martyn Herman and Josh Reich in London; Editing by Clare Fallon and Brian Homewood)




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Lewis claims Women's British Open title

Lewis claims Women's British Open title
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Stacy Lewis ended a streak of 10 major championships by Asian players with a victory on Sunday in the British Women's Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

Lewis finished with two birdies and shot a par 72 in the final round for the second major title of her career. She overcame a late collapse by Na Yeon Choi, who had a three-stroke lead with six holes to play.

Choi, who bogeyed No. 17 to end her hopes, ended up tied for second with Hee Young Park, two shots behind behind Lewis, who finished at 8-under-par 280.

Lewis' up-and-down round included five birdies and five bogeys.

"I felt so comfortable on this golf course all week," Lewis told ESPN after the round. "I just hung in there, hung in there today, and to finish the way I did was just awesome.

"I love this place; I love the history that surrounds it, and I know I wanted to win here so bad. I putted so well this week and just ... had a bunch of putts not go in. And I just hung in there and I was very patient -- and I think that was the difference here this week."

Lewis' victory also ended a bid by Inbee Park for a fourth consecutive victory in a women's major.

Park's hopes were dashed early. She trailed by nine strokes entering the final round and then double-bogeyed the opening hole, closing with a 74-78 to finish at 6-over 294.

"I've done something amazing this season," Park said. "I won three straight majors. I don't know if I can do that again."

Suzann Pettersen and American Morgan Pressel shared fourth at 5-under 283 after closing with a 74 and 76, respectively. American Lizette Salas was sixth at 3-under 285 after a closing 73.

Pressel, who holed an 18-foot birdie putt to take a one-shot lead over Lewis into the fourth round, was hurt by a double bogey on No. 12 and an bogey on No. 17.

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