Langer wins Senior British Open
Bernhard Langer won his first major title on the Champions Tour Sunday with a one-stroke victory over 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin at the Senior British Open at Carnoustie.
Mize earns first Champions Tour victory
Congratulations to Larry Mize who earned his first career victory on the Champions Tour Sunday with a one-stroke victory over John Cook at The Montreal Championship at Fontainebleau Golf Club in Quebec.
Bonita Bay East Added to Ultimate Golf Experience Book
Bonita Bay East Cypress & Sabal courses added to the 2010 Ultimate Golf Experience Book that is still available by calling 239-593-3900. The Book includes 178 discounted golf rounds.
Charities Receive $245,000 from ACE Group Classic
Naples, FL – The 2010 ACE Group Classic may be over, but the tournament will have a year-long impact on the Southwest Florida community. Tournament officials announced that over $245,000 has been donated to charities in connection with the event. Donations were up over $10,000 when compared to the 2009 event.
Tournament donations benefit thirteen area charities including educational institutions, human service agencies and health organizations working to aid individuals and their communities. The Northside Naples Kiwanis Foundation is the tournament’s host charity. The Education Foundation of Collier County and The First Tee of Naples/Collier County are the other main beneficiaries.
The 2011 ACE Group Classic Returning to the Quarry
JULY 20TH, 2010
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Naples, Fla. – Tournament officials for the ACE Group Classic have announced the Champions Tour event will return to its 2010 venue at The Golf Lodge at The Quarry, February 14 – 20, 2011. Octagon, the Tournament’s management group, has also announced that Sales Director Kevin Rooney will be promoted to Tournament Director.
“The ACE Group is pleased to extend our partnership with Octagon and the Champions Tour through 2011,” said Richard Tallo, the ACE Group Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing for North America. “We are proud to support the Southwest Florida community again while contributing proceeds to local charities.”
The event is well-known for annually attracting the strongest field of competitions from the Official Money List, as well as legends from the World Golf Hall of Fame. In addition to Fred Couples and Tommy Armour III, names like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Ray Floyd, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite and Tom Watson have competed in this prestigious event.
“We are thrilled to continue our great partnership with the ACE Group and the Champions Tour,” said Kevin Rooney, newly-promoted Tournament Director. “We are also very thankful to The Golf Lodge at The Quarry for their continued support of the Tournament after a very successful 2010 event. I am looking forward to my new role with the Tournament and continuing to enhance and grow the premiere sporting event in Southwest Florida.”
The Tournament will return to the Golf Lodge at The Quarry, a pristine golf and recreational development located in North Naples, 20 minutes from downtown. The centerpiece of the area is the 320 acre Stone Lake, which was created from an old limestone quarry. A championship golf course, created by Hurdzan/Fry, winds a links style course around the perimeter of the lake. The course opened in January 2007.
“We are excited to be the host venue in 2011 and continue our partnership with the Champions Tour and the ACE Group Classic,” said Ryan Marshall, division president of the Pulte Group. “Players and spectators alike were impressed with The Quarry. We are confident 2011 will be the best year yet for this great golf tournament.”
Kevin Rooney, the sales director of the ACE Group Classic since December 2006, will become the Tournament Director of the 2011 event, bringing a wealth of business, marketing and sales experience. Rooney’s extensive background in sports includes over fourteen years of experience in golf, hockey, motor sports and event management. Former Tournament Director, Jason Camp, will continue his involvement with the Tournament serving in an Executive Director capacity.
The 2010 ACE Group Classic, held at The Quarry in Naples, February 8-14, featured Fred Couples capturing his first title on the Champions Tour after defeating Tommy Armour III by one stroke. The victory was Couples’ first official event victory since the 2003 Shell Houston Open on the PGA TOUR.
