Greg Norman to Play in Pro Am Classic in Playa del Carmen
World Golf Hall of Famer, Greg Norman, will compete in the Pro Am Golf Classic to be held February 22-26 at the Mayakoba resort’s El Camaleon Golf Course.
Norman, winner of 20 PGA TOUR tournaments and designer of the host course, will be competing for the second time in Mexico’s only PGA TOUR event. The last time he competed in Mexico was in 2008. Greg Norman to Play in Pro Am Classic in Playa del Carmen on one of his few tour stops.
“We are extremely excited to have Greg Norman make a commitment to compete in the 2012 tournament,” said Mayakoba Golf Classic Tournament Director Larson Segerdahl. “He always brings a level of excitement when he plays in a golf tournament. We welcome him back and know the fans will be excited to see him compete.”
Norman has won 91 professional events around the world, including the 1986 and 1993 British Open Championships. He has 29 top 10 finishes in major championships and has twice served as captain for the International team in the Presidents Cup competition.
Tickets for the Pro Am will go on sale January 1, 2012 and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling 011 52 (984) 873-4916 in Mexico or 888-66-SHARK in the U.S.
Local residents of Playa del Carmen and the Mayan Riviera can purchase tickets at area golf pro shops within the Cancun and Riviera Maya region.
Win a chance to play in the Pro Am with Greg Norman!
Enter to Win a Chance to Playa in the Pro Am!
Submit your best golf photo – funny, serious, an action shot, or …? by January 16, 2012. The selection of the grand prize winner will be determined by public vote online at MayakobaGolfClassic. Use the Chicago method of voting: Vote Often! The winner will be announced on February 1, 2012. All finalists will receive VIP passes to attend the 2012 Mayakoba Golf Classic as well as additional prizes below.
Enter yourself or surprise someone else and enter their picture here for an opportunity to play with the pros at the El Camaleón Golf Club, located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico at the Mayakoba.
The Grand Prize Includes:
• Pairing with a PGA TOUR Professional • One (1) Gift Package (retail value $1,000 USD) • Two (2) invitations to the Pro-Am Pairings Party (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) • Two (2) invitations to the Pro-Am Awards Dinner (Wednesday, February 22, 2012) • One (1) Pro-Am Participant credential and One (1) Pro-Am Guest credential granting access on Wednesday to the Founders Club which overlooks the 18th green from the second floor of the El Camaleón Clubhouse (Wednesday, February 22, 2012) • Two (2) wristbands granting access to the Terraza, Fiesta Club (18th Green) and El Camino venues (10th green, 15th green and 17th green) from Thursday – Sunday Upload your photo to the website between October 19, 2011 and January 16, 2012. The selection of the grand prize winner will be determined by public vote on MayakobaGolfClassic.com. The winner will be announced on February 1, 2012. All finalists will receive VIP passes to attend the 2012 Pro Am Golf Classic. El Camaleón Golf Club | Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México
To submit your photo, click here
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