PGA TOUR STOP Hosts 2002 First Coast Putting Championship

Tournament Promises to Challenge Golfers of All Ages

Contact Christina Loznicka
World Golf Village and
World Golf Hall of Fame
904-940-4043
CLoznicka@wgvhq.com
www.wgv.com

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (July 8, 2002) - Over three consecutive weekends in July and August, the PGA TOUR STOP will sponsor the second-annual First Coast Putting Championship on the World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Course at World Golf Village. Preliminary rounds will be played July 20-21, 27-28 and August 3-4 and a top 32 match play will take place on Saturday, August 10 to determine the winner.

The First Coast Putting Championship will provide a unique opportunity for families to compete together. Last year's competitors ranged from fathers and sons, grandparents and grandchildren to friends and colleagues.

Entry to the putting tournament is $25 for adults ($10 for juniors ages 12 and under) and includes World Golf Hall of Fame admission, practice round on the putting course, putting clinic at the PGA TOUR Golf Academy, a PGA TOUR STOP cap, golf towel, logo ball and coupons to World Golf Village attractions.

Participants will be able to win more than $10,000 in prizes, which include golf trips, equipment, lessons and golf rounds. All 32 finalists will take home a PING putter. Top players in the junior division will have a chance to win a U.S. Kids set of clubs and instruction at the PGA TOUR Golf Academy.

For more information about PGA TOUR STOP'S First Coast Putting Championship or to register, call 904-940-0422.

World Golf Village is located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida, exit 95A on I-95. For more information visit www.wgv.com, call 904-940-4123 or dial *WGV on your NEXTEL phone.