Who: Kelly Tilghman, Golf Channel commentator and Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation
What: Four golf fans will have a chance to meet and spend time with Kelly Tilghman, the first full-time female play-by-play commentator in the PGA TOUR’s history, during the upcoming The Barclays Golf Tournament through an on-line charity auction. The highest bidder will win a package which includes an opportunity to meet Tilghman and members of the Golf Channel’s on-air crew. There are two packages (for two guests each) up for auction with the starting bid of $750.
Package specifics:
• Wednesday, August 20: A private lunch reception hosted by Tilghman where she and colleagues will talk about the golf world, take photos and sign autographs.
• Thursday, August 21: A behind-the-scenes private tour of The Barclays TV compound and “18th Tower” for an inside look at how the television broadcast is done and the opportunity to meet Golf Channel and CBS Sports on-air personalities.
• Weekly grounds passes to The Barclays to watch defending champion Steve Stricker, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and others compete for the FedEx Cup title.
When: The on-line charity auction opens at noon on Tuesday, August 5 and ends at noon on Wednesday, August 13.
Where: Log on to www.GoCharity.com
Why: Proceeds will benefit Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, which is supported by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation. It is a 158-bed facility dedicated exclusively to the needs of children. Located in Orlando, FL, Arnold Palmer Hospital includes comprehensive, specialized programs and services for children including acute care, adolescent medicine, a Congenital Heart Institute in partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital, pediatric intensive care, emergency medicine, nephrology, neurology and trauma services to name a few. To learn more, visit www.arnoldpalmerhospital.org.
For more information about the on-line charity auction, contact Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation at (407) 841-5114.
