NORTON, Mass. -- The par-4 17th hole at TPC Boston is always one of the most pivotal holes during the Deutsche Bank Championship, and is unique for spectators because of its design and the options it presents players. Watching play on the 17th will be made that much more enjoyable this year for fans purchasing premium tickets to the exclusive MasterCard Club, which will offer a "priceless" experience.
Tickets for the MasterCard Club, and all other tickets for the Deutsche Bank Championship, are available now through July 3 during the Championship's ongoing two-week ticket sale by visiting www.dbchampionship.com, by calling 877-TIX-4DBC or at any local Stop & Shop supermarket.
The Deutsche Bank Championship, which will feature the world's top 100 golfers competing in the season's second event of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, will be played Sept. 1-7 at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass.
The Deutsche Bank Championship and MasterCard have partnered to take the premium ticket holder experience to a new level for the 2009 Championship. Overlooking the 17th fairway, the MasterCard Club is an exclusive premium-seating venue that gives patrons a bird's eye view of all the action. The MasterCard Club includes a new, tiered seating section on the second level as well as numerous spectator enhancement activities, a retail food court, an air-conditioned atmosphere and the unique setting of the Gosling's Rum Dark 'n Stormy Tavern.
During Championship week, MasterCard Club patrons will be presented with daily door-prize giveaways and engaged in a variety of unique programs, including opportunities to practice putting on the Callaway putting green, check out a Boston Red Sox memorabilia showcase and take part in special autograph signings and chalk talk Q&A sessions with PGA TOUR players and special guests.
"We are tremendously excited about our partnership with MasterCard and the enhancements we are planning to deliver to our premium ticket holders," said Eric Baldwin, Championship Director of the Deutsche Bank Championship. "Our goal in partnering with MasterCard is to deliver a "priceless" spectator experience, and we're confident we have delivered that."
Tickets for the MasterCard Club are limited, and can be purchased for individual days, multiple days or for the entire week. For companies looking to entertain clients or reward employees, the MasterCard Club Corporate Ticket Package is the perfect low-cost entertainment option, offering 10 week-long tickets for just $2,500.
New England's favorite Labor Day sporting tradition, the Deutsche Bank Championship features a record $7.5 million purse and a $1.35 million winner's check. It enters its third year as a PGA TOUR Playoff event and is the second of four stops in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Vijay Singh became the first two-time Deutsche Bank Championship winner last year and won the FedExCup and its $10 million prize.
The 2009 Deutsche Bank Championship expects to be headlined by its last three winners and the three most successful golfers of all active PGA TOUR players - Singh, 2007 Championship winner Phil Mickelson and 2006 champ Tiger Woods, healthy and recovered from last year's knee surgery. Together, the trio holds 137 PGA TOUR titles and 20 majors. 2008 British Open and PGA Championship winner Padraig Harrington, 2009 U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover, 2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera, Sergio Garcia and rising stars Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas are also expected to play in the Championship.
Championship Week features professional practice rounds and the Red Sox Legends & Friends Pro-Am on Tuesday, professional practice rounds Wednesday and the Championship Pro-Am on Thursday before the four-round, 72-hole PGA TOUR Playoff event takes place Friday through Labor Day Monday.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 will be designated Military Appreciation Day - all active-duty U.S. military personnel, U.S. military retirees and other veterans will be allowed complimentary grounds admission (with their military ID or proof of military service). Military can call the main ticket line at 877-TIX-4DBC or visit www.dbchampionship.com to learn more about this program.
Ten percent of the proceeds from all tickets purchased at Stop & Shop supermarkets will go to the Stop & Shop/Giant Family Foundation, a Founders Club partner of the Championship.
Golf fans can also follow the latest news surrounding the Deutsche Bank Championship online by staying tuned to www.dbchampionship.com, the tournament's Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/DeutscheBankChampionship, and the Championship's official Twitter page at www.twitter.com/DBChampionship.
The following ticket packages can be purchased through July 3, or until sold out:
SINGLE- AND MULTIPLE-DAY GROUNDS-ONLY ADMISSION OPTIONS
GROUNDS-ONLY ADMISSIONS - $25, $55
Practice/Pro-Am Rounds (Tuesday through Thursday): $25 each
Competition Rounds (Friday through Monday): $55 each
COMPETITION SERIES BOOKLET -- $175
One (1) Booklet of FOUR grounds-only Competition Round Tickets (one ticket per day Friday through Monday)
SINGLE- AND MULTIPLE-DAY PREMIUM ADMISSION OPTIONS
MASTERCARD CLUB BOOKLET - $275 ($250 when purchased with a MasterCard)
* One (1) Weekly MASTERCARD CLUB TICKET booklet (Tuesday through Monday). Each booklet contains one ticket for each day of the Championship
* The MASTERCARD CLUB is an upscale, double-decker pavilion, spectator experience and golf viewing venue along the 17th fairway and offers a variety of enhanced spectator activities such as the Gosling's Rum Dark 'n Stormy Tavern
MASTERCARD CLUB TWOSOME PACKAGE - $100 Practice and Pro-Am Rounds, Tuesday-Thursday ($85 when purchased with a MasterCard); $175 Competition Rounds, Friday-Monday ($155 when purchased with a MasterCard)
* Two MASTERCARD CLUB TICKETS for the day of your choice.
MASTERCARD CLUB FOURSOME PACKAGE - $175 Practice and Pro-Am Rounds, Tuesday-Thursday ($155 when purchased with a MasterCard); $275 Competition Rounds, Friday-Monday ($250 when purchased with a MasterCard)
* Four MASTERCARD CLUB TICKETS for the day of your choice.
STADIUM CLUB VIP EXPERIENCE - $300 (Only 64 tickets available)
* One Stadium Club VIP hospitality ticket for the final round on Labor Day, Sept. 7
* The Stadium Club includes free premium food and beverage service (including Gosling's Rum Dark 'n Stormy Tavern) and a VIP parking pass for Sept. 7
CORPORATE TICKET PACKAGES
MASTERCARD CLUB CORPORATE PACKAGE - $2,500 ($2,400 if purchased with MasterCard)
* Ten (10) MASTERCARD CLUB Weekly Ticket booklets (Tuesday-Monday). Each booklet contains one ticket for each day of the Championship
* The MASTERCARD CLUB is an upscale, double-decker pavilion, spectator experience and golf viewing venue along the 17th fairway and offers a variety of enhanced spectator activities such as the Gosling's Rum Dark 'n Stormy Tavern
COMPETITION ROUND CORPORATE PACKAGE - $1,500
* Ten (10) COMPETITION ROUND GROUNDS TICKET booklets (Friday-Monday). Each booklet contains one ticket for each day of the Championship.
* Corporate listing in the official Deutsche Bank Championship program
About Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With 80,277 employees in 72 countries, Deutsche Bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.
About IMG Sports & Entertainment
Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment's diverse businesses include: product and brand licensing; consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world's largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year.
More information about IMG is available at www.imgworld.com.
About TPC Boston
Originally designed by legendary player/designer Arnold Palmer, TPC Boston's award-winning layout was re-designed in 2007 by celebrated golf course architect Gil Hanse, with PGA TOUR player Brad Faxon serving as a consultant. The result is a compelling par-72, 7,241-yard masterpiece named by Golf Digest the "Best Private Remodel of 2007."
Crafted to fit seamlessly into the natural New England landscape, lush fairways and Bentgrass greens traverse gently rolling hills, with stands of mature trees, chocolate-drop mounds, numerous wetland areas, fescues and native grasses, and 92 deep bunkers creating a stunning backdrop for this superb test of golf in Norton's Great Woods. While challenging enough for the best players in the world during the Deutsche Bank Championship, five sets of tees on each hole make the course enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.
At TPC Boston, remarkable golf is just the beginning of an outstanding PGA TOUR experience.
