*Official Tournament Press Release
The 101st Airborne will Again Help Kick off the Opening Ceremony
BETHESDA, Md. — Once again golf legend Tiger Woods will pay tribute to the brave men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Military at the AT&T National, held Fourth of July weekend in the nation’s capital. This year, the tournament, held at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., will provide military personnel and their families a unique golf experience as well as allow fans to personally support the troops by sending a care package to bases overseas.
Care Package Tent – Spectators are encouraged to visit the USO Care Package Tent where they can build a care package which will be sent to troops deployed overseas. The USO Care Package Tent is located adjacent to the Lockheed Martin Military Pavilion at number #3 green/#4 tee.
Military Caddies – On Wednesday, July 1st, 26 active military personnel from the Washington, D.C., area will act as professional caddies on hole No. 7 wearing special camo caddie bibs during the Earl Woods Memorial Pro-Am, named after Woods’ father, a Lieutenant Colonel Green Beret with Special Forces in Vietnam.
Lockheed Martin Military Pavilion – Located on the #3 green/#4 tee, the Lockheed Martin Military Pavilion is open to all military ticket holders Tuesday through Sunday of tournament week. The Pavilion provides a VIP experience which includes snacks and beverages, as well as a prime viewing area.
Military Merchandise Discount – With a valid Military ID, patrons will receive a 10% one-time discount at all on course merchandise locations.
Military Starters/Announcers – Sixteen members of the military representing the Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and National Guard will serve as starters on the #1 and #10 tees during tournament week. In addition, on Sunday two military representatives will be stationed near the 18th green and will recognize the players as they complete their 72nd hole.
Wounded Warriors – Fifty Wounded Warriors will be treated to a VIP visit, hosted by AT&T and Congressional Country Club, on Wednesday and Thursday of tournament week.
Challenge Coins – On Memorial Day, the Tiger Woods Foundation launched the sale of the 2009 Commemorative Coin. Only 500 of these coins are available for purchase by the general public. Since this prestigious PGA TOUR event honors the brave men and women who serve in the Armed Forces, each year the tournament produces a unique coin that recognizes all five branches of the military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. These commemorative, one-of-a-kind coins are given to the players and their caddies who compete. The 2009 coin is decorated with the U.S. Flag and the words “honoring those who serve and their families.”
Military Tickets –Tournament officials distributed 30,000 complimentary tickets to the U.S. Military. The tickets were distributed by the Pentagon’s Army ITT/ITR office on a first come, first served basis to local ITT/ITR offices beginning June 3. Tickets were available for all active duty, reserve, retired, and DOD civilian personnel.
AT&T* is the title sponsor of the golf tournament and has supported the Tiger Woods Foundation for the last six years.
The AT&T National, held June 30-July 5, will welcome 120 of the PGA TOUR’s finest players at the 7,255-yard Blue Course in Bethesda. Players including Woods, defending champion Anthony Kim, Lucas Glover, Steve Stricker, Sean O’Hair, Fred Couples, Boo Weekley, Mike Weir, Nick Watney and Danny Lee will compete for the $6 million purse.
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