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Birdies for Tampa Bay Charities

The Valspar Championship is coming soon! While it’s still over a week away – set to be played from March 21-24, golfers who are excited can pitch in to support local charities.

Birdies for Tampa Bay Charities is a philanthropic platform that utilizes the excitement around the Valspar Championship (a PGA TOUR event) to help non-profit organizations in the Tampa Bay area raise awareness and funds to support their missions.

How it works:

  1. Click the link above to fill out your information
  2. Select your favorite charity in the charitable organization drop down
  3. Make a donation of $20 or more to the charity of your choice, your donation amount allows you more than just 1 guess (i.e. $50 gets 3 guesses)
  4. Guess how many birdies will be made during the competition rounds of the 2024 Valspar Championship (Birdie History is listed to help you guess!)
  5. The individual who guesses the exact number of birdies will receive a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE – four (4) First-Class Delta Air Lines Travel Vouchers!

Where to Participate

You can support Birdies for Tampa Bay Charities Here.

Charity to Consider

We love supporting the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation.

The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization that helps at-risk youth achieve academic, social, and economic success by keeping them engaged in their education and acquiring practical skills necessary to succeed at life. 

You can read about the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation here.

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Exploring Golf Paradise: A Guide to Visiting the Gulf Coast of Florida

The Gulf Coast of Florida is a great place to visit if you love golf. There are many wonderful golf courses in the area that offer beautiful views of the coast. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, you’ll find something to suit you here.

The Golfing Gems of the Gulf Coast:

Mission Inn: Located a short drive from either Tampa or Orlando, Mission Inn features championship courses, a beautiful hotel, and incredible restaurants. The El Campeón course is consistently rated among the top courses in the United States, and teh Las Colinas course is a truly special track. Both courses feature hills and landscape unlike most other courses in Florida.

Innisbrook Resort: Situated in Palm Harbor, Innisbrook Resort boasts four championship courses, including the Copperhead Course, which hosts the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship. With rolling terrain, lush fairways, and strategic bunkering, it’s a favorite among professionals and amateurs alike.

Streamsong Resort: Nestled in the heart of central Florida’s phosphate mining region, Streamsong Resort features three acclaimed courses designed by renowned architects Tom Doak, Bill Coore, and Ben Crenshaw. The dramatic landscapes, expansive vistas, and unique links-style layouts make it a must-visit destination for golf aficionados.

Naples Grande Golf Club: Offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, the Naples Grande Golf Club boasts a challenging course designed by renowned architect Rees Jones. With its undulating fairways, water hazards, and pristine greens, it provides a memorable golfing experience for players of all skill levels.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples: Located in the upscale community of Tiburón, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort features two championship courses designed by Greg Norman. The Gold Course, in particular, is known for its challenging layout and immaculate conditioning, making it a favorite among discerning golfers.

Beyond the Fairways:

While golf is the main attraction, there’s plenty more to see and do along Florida’s Gulf Coast. After a round of golf, unwind with a leisurely stroll along the pristine beaches, explore charming coastal towns like Naples and Sarasota, or indulge in fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants overlooking the Gulf.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Gulf Coast offers a wealth of recreational activities, from kayaking and paddleboarding in the tranquil waters of the Gulf to hiking and birdwatching in the region’s numerous nature preserves and state parks.

If you’re a culture buff, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the area’s museums, galleries, and historic sites, including the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota and the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers.

Planning Your Golf Getaway:

When planning your golf trip to the Gulf Coast of Florida, be sure to book your accommodations well in advance, especially during peak season, which runs from November to April. Many resorts offer golf packages that include accommodations, green fees, and other amenities, making it easy to plan your stay.

Consider renting a car to explore the area at your own pace and to access the region’s top golf courses and attractions. And don’t forget to pack plenty of sunscreen, as the Florida sun can be intense, even in the cooler months.

Whether you’re looking for championship-caliber courses, breathtaking scenery, or just a relaxing escape by the sea, the Gulf Coast of Florida has everything you need. With its world-class golf courses, endless recreational opportunities, and laid-back coastal vibe, it’s the perfect destination for your next golfing adventure.

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ARCIS GOLF WELCOMES HBCU COLLEGIATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

The Club at Weston Hills to Host Inaugural Tournament for Top-Level Collegiate Golfers

Dallas, TX (Feb. 23, 2024) — The inaugural Arcis HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Collegiate Golf Championship is set for February 24–26, 2024 at The Club at Weston Hills in Weston, Florida. The event will showcase 17 HBCU men’s and women’s golf teams in three rounds of competition.

As important as the high-level tournament play, participants will also have opportunities for social interaction and career development with peers, sponsors, and business leaders. The three-day tournament will also include gourmet dining experiences and entertainment.

“This inaugural collegiate competition holds significant importance for us. Hosting this event reflects a strategic underpinning of our company because our collective success depends on making the game of golf, on-course experiences, supplier relationships, and careers more inclusive,” said Blake Walker, Founder and CEO, Arcis Golf. “We are grateful for the support from our event sponsors and volunteers to help make this a memorable championship tournament for the participating HBCUs and their student-athletes.”

Event sponsors include UKG/Great Places to Work, Skins and Pins, Ahead, Corkcicle, Golf Genius, PUMA, Toro, Under Armour, Golf Galaxy, Winner’s Award Group, as well as golf associations—LPGA, USGA, and AJGA—and countless in-kind contributors.

Arcis Golf—the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee golf facilities in the United States—provides ongoing opportunities for HBCU golfers to practice and hone their skills at approximately 70 clubs across the country. This ensures HBCU student-athletes have dedicated places to practice and play beyond the tournament schedule and/or their collegiate home courses.

The Club at Weston Hills, which is owned and operated by Arcis Golf, is home to two magnificent 18-hole golf courses created by world-renowned designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr., of which The Players Course will be utilized for the Arcis HBCU Collegiate Golf Championship. No stranger to high-level competition, the club has hosted the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic (1992-1995), the Dan Marino Celebrity Invitational (1992- 2001), the LPGA Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions (1997), and continues to host various USGA qualifying events.

“Arcis Golf is committed to inclusiveness in all its operations and this tournament exemplifies how we can grow the sport for all audiences to help them learn more about the industry and the business of golf,” said Linnet Carty, Corporate Director of Inclusion & Equity, Arcis Golf. “Providing access for these HBCU student-athletes to practice and play on any of Arcis’ private and daily fee courses further demonstrates that commitment.”

Among the firm’s other corporate social responsibility initiatives are golf and hospitality Career Exploration events, Chamber of Commerce inclusion events, and Youth Club in Hand events. The company supports the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance, Women in Golf Foundation Inc., the Original Tee Golf Classic, and conducts an annual “Round Up for Els for Autism” campaign on behalf of the Els for Autism Foundation.

An industry leader in providing inventive programming and unrivaled lifestyle amenities that complement exceptional golf offerings, Arcis Golf has invested more than $100 million in the past four years on property upgrades, new amenities, personnel, training, and systems to create extraordinary experiences and forge emotional connections with members and guests. The company has received numerous honors, including a National Golf Foundation “2023 Top 100 Businesses in Golf.”

To learn more about Arcis Golf, visit arcisgolf.com.

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Featured Group – Woman Who Golf

If you want to connect with other women golfers from all around the world “ Women Who Golf” is a great website on Facebook to join.  Tips on golfing, where to buy women’s golf clothes, shoes, clubs, bags – all with personal reviews as well as where the best golf resorts and golf courses in the world are located to play.

It might be that you are just looking to establish camaraderie with other women golfers starting out in this sport as well as seasoned players who give helpful tips to improve your game. It’s a great way to meet other women golfers at a common vacation destination and start a life-long friendship based on the love of golf.  Let’s continue celebrating our passion for golf with each other, be it a hole-in-one or just making new friends by collaborating with like minded women who just love the sport.

Visit their website at WomenWhoGolf.net or Join them on Facebook

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JOHN DALY TO PLAY CHUBB CLASSIC IN NAPLES



NAPLES —- Famous for its manicured golf courses, the City of Naples has been a long-time supporter of the Champions Tour.

Without a doubt, Naples is the No. 1 destination on the West Coast of Florida to watch senior pros.

Back in the day, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Hale Irwin were just of a few of the seniors golfers to compete there.

Now, there is a new cast of players led by former champions John Daly, Ernie Els, David Toms, Mike Weir, Steven Alker and PLAYERS Champion Stephen Ames that headline the latest commitments to the 2024 Chubb Classic Presented by SERVPRO, Feb. 16-18
The final field will be announced Friday at 5 pm ET
Tickets are on sale at www.ChubbClassic.com.


NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 7, 2024 – The 2024 Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO will feature an elite international field with the addition of Major Champions John Daly, Ernie Els, David Toms, Mike Weir, Steven Alker and PLAYERS Champion Stephen Ames headlining the latest wave of commitments. Taking place Feb. 16-18 at

The tournament will be held at Tiburón Golf Club’s Black Course, the Chubb Classic is Naples’ flagship PGA TOUR Champions event, now entering its 37th year.

Daly, the 1991 PGA Championship and 1995 Open Championship winner, will make his first appearance at the Chubb Classic since 2020. A perennial fan favorite, Daly recorded a hole-in-one at the 2018 Chubb Classic en-route to an eighth-place finish, his best finish at the Chubb Classic.

Els, a two-time U.S Open (1994, 1997) and two-time Open Championship (2002, 2012) winner and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has over 75 professional victories worldwide during his illustrious career. He finished T10 at the 2023 Chubb Classic.

Toms, the 2001 PGA Champion and 2018 U.S. Senior Open Champion, finished T6 at the 2023 Chubb Classic. Including the U.S. Senior Open, Toms has four PGA TOUR Champions victories, including two in 2023.

Weir, the 2003 Masters champion, will be the first Canadian to captain the International Team at the 2024 Presidents Cup, which will take place at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Quebec.

Alker, the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship winner, 2022 Charles Schwab Cup winner and 2023 Charles Schwab Cup runner-up, also has won the last two events on the PGA TOUR Champions: 2023’s season-ending event, the Charles Schwab Cup Championship and the 2024 season-opening event, the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.

Ames, the 2006 PLAYERS Championship winner, is a six-time winner on PGA TOUR Champions, including four wins in 2023.

They join Hall-of-Famers, past champions, former World No. 1 players and legends of the game as part of the 78-player field competing in the 54-hole championship on the Black Course at Tiburón Golf Club Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18, for a share of the $1.8 million purse. Players have until 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 9 to commit to the Chubb Classic. Additional commitments will be announced leading up to the Feb. 9 deadline. GOLF Channel will televise all three rounds of play live.

“Our latest commitments underscore the stature of this event as one of the premier PGA TOUR Champions events, and we look forward to welcoming all of the legends of the game as the 2024 PGA TOUR season kicks off in full swing,” said Sandy Diamond, executive director for the Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO.

Tickets on sale: Tickets are on sale for the 2024 Chubb Classic, including exclusive hospitality and general admission tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. All 2024 tournament tickets will be completely digital and will be emailed after purchase. E-tickets can be viewed on either a mobile device or printed out to be scanned at the main gate.

All service personnel, including military (active, retired, reserve and veteran), service personnel (police, fire and EMS) and front-line healthcare workers (doctors and nurses) and a plus one will receive complimentary admission to the 2024 Chubb Classic, compliments of SERVPRO. In addition, they will receive admission into a special hospitality area – the SERVPRO Hero Outpost – adjacent to the 17th green. The SERVPRO Hero Outpost will provide complimentary food courtesy of Michelbob’s Championship Rib & Steaks, along with complimentary water and soda from Pepsi. Tickets must be reserved online and are available at www.ChubbClassic.com/Tickets. Reserved tickets and proper identification will be required for entrance into the SERVPRO Hero Outpost.

Children under 18 also will be admitted free into the tournament with a paid adult.

There are four ticket options for fans interested in attending the 2024 Chubb Classic (**Ticket prices do not include sales tax**).

Daily Grounds
General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday, Feb. 15 (Pro-Am), and Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18 (tournament rounds).
Thursday: $20
Friday: $40
Saturday: $40
Sunday: $50
The ticket prices above will be available through Feb. 11. All daily grounds tickets will increase by $5 during tournament week (Feb. 12-18).
Weekly Grounds
General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 15-18.
$100 (Valid all days Thursday-Sunday)
Michelob Ultra Legends Lounge 17th Green Skybox
Semi-private luxury suite offering exclusive views of the 17th green and is the ideal area for patrons to enjoy an upgraded VIP experience. Includes a lunch buffet, afternoon snacks, water and Pepsi products and cash bar. Valid competition rounds, Friday-Sunday.
Friday: $175 (Limited Tickets Remaining)
Saturday: $175 (Limited Tickets Remaining)
Sunday: $175 (Sold Out)
Conditioned Air Club 18th Green Hospitality
Enjoy the thrilling final hole of the Chubb Classic from the best view on the golf course. Open-air, semi-private luxury suite overlooking the 18th green that includes catered lunch options, hors d’oeuvres, afternoon snacks and open bar. Valid competition rounds, Friday-Sunday.
Friday: $400
Saturday: $400
Sunday: $400 (Sold Out)
A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to local charities throughout Southwest Florida. The Chubb Classic has proudly supported more than 30 charitable organizations since the tournament’s inception in 1988.

Tiburón Golf Club, managed by Troon, is the only facility to host a PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA Tour event in the same calendar year, features two 18-hole Championship golf courses, The Gold and The Black. The Black Course, which opened in 2001, has a very distinctive look with its pine straw-lined fairways, crushed coquina waste areas and undulating greens nestled amidst acres of pine trees and native Florida foliage. The Black Course is designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International to protect and enhance its natural surroundings.

For more information on the Chubb Classic, visit www.ChubbClassic.com, and on social media @ChubbClassic on X (formerly Twitter), @ChubbClassic on Instagram, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChubbClassic.

About The Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO

The Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO has been held in Naples, Fla., since 1988 and features stars from the PGA TOUR Champions competing over 54 holes for a share of $1.8 million in prize money. Past champions include legends of the game such as Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Fred Couples and Bernhard Langer. The event is owned and operated by Outlyr, a global marketing and event management agency that operates a number of professional golf tournaments, sporting and lifestyle events across the country as well as managing the sponsorship portfolio for several blue-chip clients. Visit www.ChubbClassic.com for more information.

About PGA TOUR Champions

PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter (@ChampionsTour), on Instagram (@pgatourchampions) and on TikTok (pgatourchampions).

All events are televised in the United States on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Internationally, PGA TOUR Champions coverage is available in more than 170 countries and territories via 22 media partners.

About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

About SERVPRO

For more than 50 years, SERVPRO has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, construction, mold mitigation, biohazard, and pathogen remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of more than 2,200 individually owned and operated franchises spans the United States and Canada, responding to property damage emergencies large and small – from million-square-foot commercial facilities to individual homes. When disaster strikes, homeowners, business owners, and major insurance companies rely on SERVPRO to make it “Like it never even happened.”

About Tiburón Golf Club

Located in Naples, Florida, Tiburón Golf Club, managed by Troon Golf features two 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf courses, The Gold and The Black. Tiburón also is home to the CME Group Tour Championship and the Grant Thornton Invitational and is consistently rated among the top 20 golf facilities in Florida by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine. Tiburón’s Gold Course opened in 1998 and the Black Course opened in 2001. Both courses play to a par of 72 and feature five sets of tees. The Gold Course can play as long as 7,382 yards, while The Black Course can play up to 6,949 yards from the championship tees. The 295-room Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, sits adjacent to the two award-winning courses, while the 450-room Ritz-Carlton Naples is just a few miles away. The semi-private club has been designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International. Tiburón’s 27,000-square foot Mediterranean-style clubhouse features three dining rooms, private member locker rooms and lounge areas, as well as an award-winning golf shop.

About Florida’s Paradise Coast

The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the official source for area travel and tourism information about Florida’s Paradise Coast. Located in Southwest Florida, this premier vacation and meeting destination offers leisure and business travelers a variety of exceptional year-round amenities and attractions. Set along a 30-mile Gulf of Mexico coastline ribboned with white-sand beaches, visitors will discover a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere highlighted by a lively social scene, robust arts and culture activities, exceptional restaurants, luxury boutique shopping and plenty of outdoor adventure experiences. Home to over 90 public and private golf courses, sports enthusiasts have access to a variety of championship courses; pickleball and tennis facilities; and water activities ranging from kayaking to sailing charters. Outdoor adventures include exploring the world-famous Everglades – the only sub-tropical mangrove wilderness in the U.S. and home to endangered wildlife and over 350 species of birds. Florida’s Paradise Coast is truly where the high life meets the wildlife. Recent accolades include being named the No. 1 “Best Beach Town in the U.S. to Live In,” No. 1 “Healthiest and Happiest City in America” and “One of the Best Small Cities in the U.S.” Located just two hours from Miami, three hours from Tampa, and four hours from Orlando, Florida’s Paradise Coast is easily accessible by Interstate highway. Travelers outside of the Sunshine State can fly into Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Punta Gorda (PGD), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA). For more information about Florida’s Paradise Coast, call 800-688-3600, visit ParadiseCoast.com, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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CHUBB CLASSIC IN NAPLES HAS IMPRESSIVE FIELD

Past Champions and Former World No. 1s Headline Latest Commitments for the 2024 Chubb Classic Presented by SERVPRO, Feb. 16-18

Six Past Champions In Field, Including Joe Durant, Lee Janzen, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Steve Stricker, Kirk Triplett and Two-Time Defending Champion Bernhard Langer

David Duval and Tom Lehman Join Langer as Former World No. 1s Entered in Field

Tickets On-Sale Now at www.ChubbClassic.com

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 – The Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO tournament field will feature a return of six of the tournament’s past champions as well as former World No. 1 players headlining the latest early commitments for the 2024 edition of the championship.

Past champions Steve Stricker (2021), Miguel Angel Jimenez (2019), Joe Durant (2018), Lee Janzen (2015) and Kirk Triplett (2014) join five-time champion Bernhard Langer as past champions currently committed to the Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO.

Also joining the field as early commitments are two of the world’s former top-ranked players and major champions David Duval and Tom Lehman.

They join an elite field that features Hall-of-Famers and legends of the game who have previously committed, including Langer, Davis Love III, Colin Montgomerie and 2024 World Golf Hall-of-Fame inductee Padraig Harrington. Each will be among an elite 78-player field competing in the 54-hole championship on the Black Course at Tiburón Golf Club Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18, for a share of the $1.8 million purse. Players have until 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 9 to commit to the Chubb Classic. Additional commitments will be announced leading up to the Feb. 9 deadline. GOLF Channel will televise all three rounds of play live.

“We are thrilled about the return of many of our past champions and top-ranked players in the game in what is shaping up to be an incredible a world-class field as the 2024 PGA TOUR Champions season kicks off in full swing,” said Sandy Diamond, executive director for the Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Chubb Classic, including exclusive hospitality and general admission tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. All 2024 tournament tickets will be completely digital and will be emailed after purchase. E-tickets can be viewed on either a mobile device or printed out to be scanned at the main gate.

All service personnel, including military (active, retired, reserve and veteran), service personnel (police, fire and EMS) and front-line healthcare workers (doctors and nurses) and a plus one will receive complimentary admission to the 2024 Chubb Classic, compliments of SERVPRO. In addition, they will receive admission into a special hospitality area – the SERVPRO Hero Outpost – adjacent to the 17th green. The SERVPRO Hero Outpost will provide complimentary food courtesy of Michelbob’s Championship Rib & Steaks, along with complimentary water and soda from Pepsi. Tickets must be reserved online and are available at www.ChubbClassic.com/Tickets. Reserved tickets and proper identification will be required for entrance into the SERVPRO Hero Outpost.

Children under 18 also will be admitted free into the tournament with a paid adult.

There are four ticket options for fans interested in attending the 2024 Chubb Classic (**Ticket prices do not include sales tax**).

Daily Grounds
General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday, Feb. 15 (Pro-Am), and Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18 (tournament rounds).
Thursday: $20
Friday: $40
Saturday: $40
Sunday: $50
The ticket prices above will be available through Feb. 11. All daily grounds tickets will increase by $5 during tournament week (Feb. 12-18).
Weekly Grounds
General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 15-18.
$100 (Valid all days Thursday-Sunday)
Michelob Ultra Legends Lounge 17th Green Skybox
Semi-private luxury suite offering exclusive views of the 17th green and is the ideal area for patrons to enjoy an upgraded VIP experience. Includes a lunch buffet, afternoon snacks, water and Pepsi products and cash bar. Valid competition rounds, Friday-Sunday.
Friday: $175
Saturday: $175
Sunday: $175
Conditioned Air Club 18th Green Hospitality
Enjoy the thrilling final hole of the Chubb Classic from the best view on the golf course. Open-air, semi-private luxury suite overlooking the 18th green that includes catered lunch options, hors d’oeuvres, afternoon snacks and open bar. Valid competition rounds, Friday-Sunday.
Friday: $400
Saturday: $400
Sunday: $400
A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to local charities throughout Southwest Florida. The Chubb Classic has proudly supported more than 30 charitable organizations since the tournament’s inception in 1988.

Tiburón Golf Club, managed by Troon, is the only facility to host a PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA Tour event in the same calendar year, features two 18-hole Championship golf courses, The Gold and The Black. The Black Course, which opened in 2001, has a very distinctive look with its pine straw-lined fairways, crushed coquina waste areas and undulating greens nestled amidst acres of pine trees and native Florida foliage. The Black Course is designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International to protect and enhance its natural surroundings.

For more information on the Chubb Classic, visit www.ChubbClassic.com, and on social media @ChubbClassic on X (formerly Twitter), @ChubbClassic on Instagram, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChubbClassic.

About The Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO

The Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO has been held in Naples, Fla., since 1988 and features stars from the PGA TOUR Champions competing over 54 holes for a share of $1.8 million in prize money. Past champions include legends of the game such as Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Fred Couples and Bernhard Langer. The event is owned and operated by Outlyr, a global marketing and event management agency that operates a number of professional golf tournaments, sporting and lifestyle events across the country as well as managing the sponsorship portfolio for several blue-chip clients. Visit www.ChubbClassic.com for more information.

About PGA TOUR Champions

PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter (@ChampionsTour), on Instagram(@pgatourchampions) and on TikTok(pgatourchampions).

All events are televised in the United States on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Internationally, PGA TOUR Champions coverage is available in more than 170 countries and territories via 22 media partners.

About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

About SERVPRO

For more than 50 years, SERVPRO has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, construction, mold mitigation, biohazard, and pathogen remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of more than 2,200 individually owned and operated franchises spans the United States and Canada, responding to property damage emergencies large and small – from million-square-foot commercial facilities to individual homes. When disaster strikes, homeowners, business owners, and major insurance companies rely on SERVPRO to make it “Like it never even happened.”

About Tiburón Golf Club

Located in Naples, Florida, Tiburón Golf Club, managed by Troon Golf features two 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf courses, The Gold and The Black. Tiburón also is home to the CME Group Tour Championship and the Grant Thornton Invitational and is consistently rated among the top 20 golf facilities in Florida by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine. Tiburón’s Gold Course opened in 1998 and the Black Course opened in 2001. Both courses play to a par of 72 and feature five sets of tees. The Gold Course can play as long as 7,382 yards, while The Black Course can play up to 6,949 yards from the championship tees. The 295-room Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, sits adjacent to the two award-winning courses, while the 450-room Ritz-Carlton Naples is just a few miles away. The semi-private club has been designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International. Tiburón’s 27,000-square foot Mediterranean-style clubhouse features three dining rooms, private member locker rooms and lounge areas, as well as an award-winning golf shop.
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LPGA TOUR TO STOP AT BRADENTON CC JAN. 25-28

The Bradenton Country Club will host the 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship. The 72-hole event will be held Jan. 25-28 and feature a field of 120 players competing for a $1.75 million purse.

More than likely, the Korda sisters, Jessica and Nelly, will play in their home town event.

“We are incredibly thankful to the leadership and membership of Bradenton Country Club for sharing their beautiful venue with us for the 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship,” said Ricki Lasky, LPGA Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer. “This event celebrates the LPGA’s long-standing mission – using our sport to showcase our elite players and our continued push for excellence. We know that the Bradenton community is in for a treat when the world’s best come to town in January.”

Fans can purchase tickets or view details on ticket options at SeatGeek.com and LPGA.com.

Bradenton Country Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024, with the LPGA Drive On Championship serving as one of its signature celebratory events. Founded in 1924, the club boasts a classic Donald Ross design, restored in 1999 by Ron Garl and renovated in 2018 by Tony Jacklin. Located on the majestic Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Bradenton Country Club has hosted numerous Florida State Golf Association championships and USGA qualifiers. Among the club’s membership are Hollis Stacy, an 18-time LPGA Tour winner and 2012 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, and Paul Azinger, a 12-time PGA Tour winner.

“The membership of Bradenton Country Club is excited to welcome the LPGA Tour and the best female players in the world to our fabulous course,” said Bob Spencer, President of the Bradenton Country Club Board of Directors. “We also look forward to welcoming the public to share in this momentous event and celebrate our 100 years in Bradenton.”

This is the sixth edition of the LPGA Drive On Championship, first played at Inverness Club in 2020 and won by major champion Danielle Kang. Later that season, Ally Ewing won at Reynolds Lake Oconee to become a Rolex First-Time Winner on Tour, with Austin Ernst victorious at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in 2021 for her third career win. Leona Maguire became the LPGA Tour’s first Irish winner when she captured the 2022 LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony Golf and Country Club, while Celine Boutier won at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club for the first of her three season victories so far in 2023.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE 2024 CHUBB CLASSIC PRESENTED BY SERVPRO, FEB. 15-18 AT TIBURÒN GOLF CLUB

Military and Service Personnel to Receive Complimentary Admission to the 2024 Championship from SERVPRO

Ticket Offerings Include Exclusive Hospitality Access and General Grounds Passes

Volunteer Registration Now Available for 2024 Chubb Classic

NAPLES, Fla., Dec. 13, 2023 – Tournament officials announced today that tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO, where legends of the game will come together for Naples’ flagship PGA TOUR Champions event, Feb. 15-18, 2024 at Tiburón Golf Club’s Black Course.

Tickets are available for purchase now exclusively at www.ChubbClassic.com. Children under 18 will be admitted free into the tournament with a paid adult.

Tournament officials also announced today complimentary tickets will be offered to all military personnel (active, retired, reserve and veteran), service personnel (police, fire, EMS), as well as front-line healthcare workers (doctors and nurses) and a plus one to the 2024 Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO. In addition, they will receive admission into a special hospitality area – the SERVPRO Hero Outpost – adjacent to the 17th green. The SERVPRO Hero Outpost will provide complimentary food courtesy of Michelbob’s Championship Rib & Steak, along with complimentary water and soda from Pepsi. Tickets must be reserved online and are available at www.ChubbClassic.com/Tickets. Reserved tickets and proper identification will be required for entrance into the SERVPRO Hero Outpost.

“The Chubb Classic is a mainstay in Naples and Southwest Florida, giving fans the unique opportunity to watch legends of the game play in one of the top golf destinations in the country,” said Sandy Diamond, executive director for the Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO. “We are honored to offer complimentary admission to all military and service personnel to the 2024 Chubb Classic, who have worked so hard in our communities over the past year.”

Ticket packages for the 2024 Chubb Classic include exclusive hospitality and general admission tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. All 2024 tournament tickets are completely digital and will be emailed after purchase. Tickets can be viewed on either a mobile device or printed out to be scanned at the main gate.

There are four ticket options for fans interested in attending the 2024 Chubb Classic (**Ticket prices do not include sales tax**).

Daily Grounds:
  • General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday, Feb. 15 (Pro-Am), and Friday- Sunday, Feb. 16-18 (tournament rounds).
    • Thursday: $20Friday: $40Saturday: $40Sunday: $50
    Ticket prices above will be available Dec. 11 – Feb. 11. All daily grounds tickets will increase by $5 during tournament week (Feb. 12-18).
Weekly Grounds:
  • General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 15-18.
    • $100 (Valid all days Thursday-Sunday)
Michelob Ultra Legends Lounge 17th Green Skybox:
  • Semi-private luxury suite offering exclusive views of the 17th green and is the ideal area for patrons to enjoy an upgraded VIP experience. Includes a lunch buffet, afternoon snacks, water and Pepsi products and cash bar. Valid competition rounds, Friday-Sunday.
    • Friday: $175
    • Saturday: $175
    • Sunday: $175
Conditioned Air Club 18th Green Hospitality:
  • Enjoy the thrilling final hole of the Chubb Classic from the best view on the golf course. Open-air, semi-private luxury suite overlooking the 18th green that includes catered lunch options, hors d’oeuvres, afternoon snacks and open bar. Valid competition rounds, Friday-Sunday.
    • Friday: $400
    • Saturday: $400
    • Sunday: $400

A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to local charities throughout Southwest Florida.

The Chubb Classic has proudly supported more than 30 charitable organizations since the tournament’s inception in 1988.

Volunteer Registration Now Open: Volunteer registration is now open to support the 2024 Chubb Classic. Each year, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to serve critical needs such as marshaling, scoring, transportation, hospitality services and many other important roles. In 2024, the tournament is seeking more than 700 volunteers to fill a variety of roles tournament week. The $75 volunteer package includes one official tournament branded golf shirt and tournament jacket, a hat or visor; volunteer pin; one volunteer badge allowing clubhouse access and free parking all week; four weekly grounds passes; and free breakfast and lunch for each day worked. For more information on volunteering at the 2024 Chubb Classic, visit www.ChubbClassic.com/volunteer.

The 2023 Chubb Classic featured Bernhard Langer recording his second consecutive Chubb Classic title (fifth overall) and 45th PGA TOUR Champions event win, tying Hale Irwin’s all- time mark. He will join an 80-player field competing in the 54-hole championship Friday- Sunday, Feb. 16-18, for a share of the $1.8 million purse.

Tiburón Golf Club, managed by Troon, is the only facility to host a PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA Tour event in the same calendar year, features two 18-hole Championship golf courses, The Gold and The Black. The Black Course, which opened in 2001, has a very distinctive look with its pine straw-lined fairways, crushed coquina waste areas and undulating greens nestled amidst acres of pine trees and native Florida foliage. The Black Course is designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International to protect and enhance its natural surroundings.

For more information on the Chubb Classic, visit www.ChubbClassic.com, and on social media @ChubbClassic on X (formerly Twitter), @ChubbClassic on Instagram, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChubbClassic.

About The Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO

The Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO has been held in Naples, Fla., since 1988 and features stars from the PGA TOUR Champions competing over 54 holes for a share of $1.8 million in prize money. Past champions include legends of the game such as Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Fred Couples and Bernhard Langer. The event is owned and operated by Outlyr, a global marketing and event management agency that operates a number of professional golf tournaments, sporting and lifestyle events across the country as well as managing the sponsorship portfolio for several blue-chip clients. Visit www.ChubbClassic.com for more information.

About PGA TOUR Champions

PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter (@ChampionsTour), on Instagram (@pgatourchampions) and on TikTok (pgatourchampions).

All events are televised in the United States on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Internationally, PGA TOUR Champions coverage is available in more than 170 countries and territories via 22 media partners.

About Chubb

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New

York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

About SERVPRO

For more than 50 years, SERVPRO has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, construction, mold mitigation, biohazard, and pathogen remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of more than 2,200 individually owned and operated franchises spans the United States and Canada, responding to property damage emergencies large and small – from million-square-foot commercial facilities to individual homes. When disaster strikes, homeowners, business owners, and major insurance companies rely on SERVPRO to make it “Like it never even happened.”

About Tiburón Golf Club

Located in Naples, Florida, Tiburón Golf Club, managed by Troon Golf features two 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf courses, The Gold and The Black. Tiburón also is home to the CME Group Tour Championship and the Grant Thornton Invitational and is consistently rated among the top 20 golf facilities in Florida by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine. Tiburón’s Gold Course opened in 1998 and the Black Course opened in 2001. Both courses play to a par of 72 and feature five sets of tees. The Gold Course can play as long as 7,382 yards, while The Black Course can play up to 6,949 yards from the championship tees. The 295-room Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, sits adjacent to the two award-winning courses, while the 450-room Ritz-Carlton Naples is just a few miles away. The semi-private club has been designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International. Tiburón’s 27,000- square foot Mediterranean-style clubhouse features three dining rooms, private member locker rooms and lounge areas, as well as an award-winning golf shop.

About Florida’s Paradise Coast

The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the official source for area travel and tourism information about Florida’s Paradise Coast. Located in Southwest Florida, this premier vacation and meeting destination offers leisure and business travelers a variety of exceptional year-round amenities and attractions. Set along a 30-mile Gulf of Mexico coastline ribboned with white-sand beaches, visitors will discover a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere highlighted by a lively social scene, robust arts and culture activities, exceptional restaurants, luxury boutique shopping and plenty of outdoor adventure experiences. Home to over 90 public and private golf courses, sports enthusiasts have access to a variety of championship courses; pickleball and tennis facilities; and water activities ranging from kayaking to sailing charters. Outdoor adventures include exploring the world-famous Everglades – the only sub-tropical mangrove wilderness in the U.S. and home to endangered wildlife and over 350 species of birds. Florida’s Paradise Coast is truly where the high life meets the wildlife. Recent accolades include being named the No. 1 “Best Beach Town in the U.S. to Live In,” No. 1 “Healthiest and Happiest City in America” and “One of the Best Small Cities in the U.S.” Located just two hours from Miami, three hours from Tampa, and four hours from Orlando, Florida’s Paradise Coast is easily accessible by Interstate highway. Travelers outside of the Sunshine State can fly into Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Punta Gorda (PGD), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA). For more information about Florida’s Paradise Coast, call 800-688-3600, visit ParadiseCoast.com, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Media Contact:

Jeremy Friedman

Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO Outlyr

407-721-9752

[email protected]

Golf Coast News

ADAPTIVE GOLF: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

In case you did not know it, there is an outstanding golf organization in Sarasota dedicated to improving the lives of physically impaired.

The Adaptive Golf Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory impairments, the needed resources to learn, play and enjoy the great game of golf while enhancing their lives.

Adaptive Golf Sarasota holds weekly clinics on Thursdays at The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes, in Sarasota, FL.

During the winter months the clinics run from 2:30-4:30 p.m. (summer is 9:30-11:30 am). It hase been doing this for 26 years and is the longest running adaptive golf program in the country and the only program that runs clinics 52 weeks a year.
It provide golf lessons and best practices to adaptive needs persons including disabled veterans, injured military members, seniors, juniors, men and women of all generations, to get back out on the course and enjoy the company of other golfers. Impairments range from stroke, spine injury, limb loss, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, MS, MD, joint replacements, cerebral palsy, macular degeneration, Parkinson’s, spina bifida, low vision/blind, hearing loss, orthopedic, arthritis, diabetes and more.

It needs help to reach 57 million people in the U.S. with a disability (that’s 1 in every 5 persons) by offering them a rehabilitative outlet, through local Adaptive Golf Association clinics.

The feet, for those able to pay, is $20 per clinic to help defer some costs. The format calls for 20 minutes on the range to warm up and provide swing advice with our PGA Golf Professional and trained coaches. We then break into golf groups and head onto the course to play 5 or 6 holes, often with a friendly match to make it fun and interesting.

To learn more please contact either:
Doug Frazier [email protected] 302-373-4166
Allen Steiger [email protected] 860-574-4858
Visit our website: http://www.AdaptiveGolf.org or our Facebook Page: Adaptive Golf Sarasota

Golf Coast News

UPTICK IN COURSE CONSTRUCTION

According to the National Golf Foundation, one of the byproducts of golf’s pandemic-fueled resurgence has been an uptick in course construction.

One example in the Sarasota-Bradenton area is the reopening of Bobby Jones Golf Club. It closed prior to the pandemic, underwenst a major renovation anf opened Dec. 16.

It’s important to note, however, that the U.S. isn’t in the early stages of another building boom. The best-supplied golf market in the world is still seeing more course closures than new openings.

But landowners and developers who were sitting on the sidelines for a while are finding opportunity in certain markets that can support it. Consider that this year’s new openings were heavily weighted in states like Florida, Texas and South Carolina.

Nationwide, NGF is currently tracking 69 new courses of varying lengths and type under construction, and another 47 that are in planning (see definition below.) When it comes to courses actively under construction, the current count is a far cry from the 400+ that were being built two decades ago, but almost double the recent three-year pre-pandemic average.

NGF members interested in learning more can purchase our Construction Report, which tracks projects from the planning stages to opening day. This year, there have been more new openings in the U.S. than any time in more than a decade, some of which you can read about in this Spotlight sidebar.

The figures above pertain specifically to all-new courses, whether it’s an addition to an existing course or a ground-up project. There’s even far greater investment across the industry in the form of ongoing improvements at existing golf facilities – from renovations and restorations to full rebuilds.

When it comes to current new course development specifically, there are some marked differences:

  • About two-thirds of brand-new course projects are private clubs. By comparison, private facilities account for about 25% of the national supply.
  • About two-thirds of new course additions are at public facilities.

Once the year-end numbers are finalized next month, members will be able to find more in NGF’s forthcoming Facilities and Golf Industry (Graffis) reports.