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2013 Cadillac Championship Facts (cont.)CHARITABLE PROCEEDS:The World Golf Championships as a whole have generated more than$39.5 million for charity since they began in 1999 with the CadillacChampionship generating more than $9 million over that time, much ofwhich has tone to the First Tee.The First Tee is a non-profit organization dedicated to impacting thelives of young people by providing learning facilities and educationalprograms that promote character development and life-enhancingvalues through the game of golf. The Cadillac Championship played arole in the First Tee of Miami opening a new learning center facility onJanuary 26, 2013.The Cadillac Championship also runs a program called TICKETSFore CHARITY program as announced on Tuesday, October 23, 2012,at a charity event at International Links Miami-Melreese CountryClub, attended by more than 30 representatives from across SouthFlorida. Through TICKETS Fore CHARITY, the Cadillac Championshipis providing 501(c)(3) organizations with the opportunity to promotetournament tickets to benefit their organization. Best of all, 100percent of the net proceeds from the ticket sales – net proceedsexclude tax or processing fees – go to the charity promoting thetickets.In 2012, the fourth year of the program, $80,795 was generated forlocal charities, and the tournament has set a goal of $100,000 for2013. More than 26 South Florida charities have officially signed upto participate in the program. There are two tickets available throughTICKETS Fore CHARITY. One is a weekly clubhouse ticket, whichincludes a VIP ticket to the opening ceremonies, available for $115through January 15, when the price will increase to $125. This ticketprovides access to the grounds as well as the Doral Resort clubhousefor each day of the tournament from Wednesday March 6-SundayMarch 10. The second ticket available for purchase through theprogram is an any-day grounds ticket, available for $20. The ticketprovides access to the grounds any one day, Wednesday-Sunday, andis only available at the $20 price through the TICKETS Fore CHARITYprogram. Tickets can now be purchased on behalf of your charity ofchoice by visiting www.buytfc.com.ABOUT CADILLACCadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recentyears, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artfulengineering and advanced technology. More information on Cadillaccan be found at http://media.cadillac.com.UMBRELLA SPONSORS:Cadillac, Bridgestone, Accenture, HSBCCHAMPIONSHIP OFFICE:World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship4400 NW 87th Avenue, Lodge 8 | Doral, FL 33178PH: 305/513-4653 FAX: 305/513-4652<strong>TOUR</strong>NAMENT CHAIRMAN: Butch BuchholzEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Eddie Carbone<strong>TOUR</strong>NAMENT SERVICES MANAGER: Emma Piper<strong>TOUR</strong>NAMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER: Patrick LindseySALES MANAGER: Ryan PowersSALES ASSOCIATE, Alex ElorriagaMEDIA CONTACTS:Chris Reimer, Communications Manager, Championship Management904-273-3286, chrisreimer@pgatourhq.comDenise Taylor, Manager of Communications, <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong>904-273-3311, deniset@pgatourhq.comAdditionally, the Cadillac Championship supports the United StatesArmed Forces as part of the <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong>’s Birdies for the Brave MilitaryOutreach Initiative. The Cadillac Championship offers active & retiredmilitary along with their dependants complimentary admission to thetournament. While at the tournament they are invited to eat and relaxin the Patriots’ Outpost Military Hospitality Chalet.pgatour.COM 2013 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship <strong>Media</strong> Guide / 123

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