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ANNIKA Development Program Coming to South Carolina’s Old Barnwell Golf Club

ORLANDO, FL – The ANNIKA Foundation – golf Hall-ofFamer Annika Sorenstam’s charitable organization – announces the establishment of the ANNIKA Development Program at Old Barnwell, a private golf club in Aiken, South Carolina.

Each year, four young women will be selected to participate. These individuals must be a recent graduate of a four-year college golf program in South Carolina, North Carolina or Georgia, or a resident of one of those states who recently graduated from a fouryear college golf program. A selection committee will vet applicants and then conduct finalists’ interviews. Applications for the first class are now being accepted through January 15, 2023.

Benefits to program participants include access to Old Barnwell’s golf amenities and the ANNIKA Development Program for three years, housing for the first year of the program, a $10,000 stipend each year to help cover tournament fees and associated travel expenses, access to the professional networks of Old Barnwell members and staff, and mentorship from Annika.

In return, program participants will be expected to play and interact with club members, participate in an Old Barnwell / ANNIKA Foundation “Share My Passion” clinic, annually attend one ANNIKA Foundation tournament, and continue the pursuit of their dream to play professional golf.

“We’re honored to partner with a mission-based club like Old Barnwell to create the first ANNIKA Development Program,” says Annika, who founded her ANNIKA Foundation in 2007. “This new focus on assisting young women who’ve graduated from college and exhausted their NCAA eligibility nicely complements current Foundation programming that’s devoted to junior and college-aged players.”

Through its mission to bring people together through golf, Old Barnwell has also partnered with Evans Scholars, the Western Golf Association, several Historically Black Colleges, and other passionate groups and individuals who understand and appreciate the impact golf can have on improving lives, creating relationships and bettering communities.

Old Barnwell is scheduled to open in late 2023. Set on sandy soil across 575 acres, Old Barnwell is inspired by the groundbreaking courses of the London heathlands and embraces the charm and strategy of Golden Age architects in America. It is the first of the club’s three planned courses and has been designed by Brian Schneider (Renaissance Golf Design) and Blake Conant (Dundee Golf). Schneider has worked closely with Tom Doak on many notable projects, most recently overseeing the resurrection of C.B. Macdonald’s Lido Golf Club in Wisconsin, and Conant has been an integral part of the restorations at classic gems such as Bel-Air CC, Hollywood GC, and most recently, the restoration of Perry Maxwell’s first course, Dornick Hills CC, in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Since the inaugural Foundation tournament – the 2009 ANNIKA Invitational USA – 87 ANNIKA event alumnae have earned LPGA cards. Three of the five 2021 major champions – Patty Tavatanakit, Yuka Saso and Nelly Korda – are ANNIKA alumnae.

For more information, please visit www.annikafoundation. org, @ANNIKA_Fdn & ANNIKA59 (Twitter), and @ANNIKA_Fdn & annikas59 (Instagram).

Tiburon Golf Club

Tiburón Golf Club Begins Run Of Hosting Three Professional Golf Events

NAPLES, FL – Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples recently began an incredible run of hosting three professional golf events over a four-month stretch. Tiburón is the only golf facility in the world to host LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR Champions and PGA TOUR-sanctioned tournaments. The LPGA Tour’s season-ending CME Group Tour Championship was played last month (November 17 – 20, 2022), followed by the QBE Shootout, a PGA TOUR Challenge Event, December 7 – 11, 2022. After a two-month break, Tiburón will then play host to the PGA TOUR Champions’ Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO, February 13 – 19, 2023. The CME Group Tour Championship and QBE Shootout will both played on Tiburón’s Gold Course, while the Chubb Classic will be contested on the Black Course at Tiburón.

LPGA Tour players have been accumulating points throughout the 2022 season to qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship. The top 60 points earners and ties will be competing in the Championship, vying for the $7 million purse and the $2 million winner’s check, the largest single prize in the history of women’s golf. Jin Young Ko is the event’s defending champion.

The QBE Shootout will feature 12 two-person teams consisting of 24 professionals, including PGA TOUR stars Jason Day, Max Homa, Billy Horschel, Kevin Kisner and Cameron Young, as well as LPGA TOUR stars Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson. Team Troon member Matt Kuchar will again pair with teammate Harris English at the 2022 QBE Shootout. The most successful duo in Shootout history with three wins, Kuchar and English have also recorded two runner-up finishes. 2023 will mark the Chubb Classic’s 36th anniversary and the third straight year the event will be played at Tiburón. Bernhard Langer is expected to return to defend his 2022 title against many of the game’s biggest names, including Jim Furyk, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, and Jerry Kelly as well as World Golf Hall of Fame and Team Troon member Colin Montgomerie.

“Our team is honored to once again have the privilege to host these three professional events in such a short period of time,” said Tiburón Golf Club General Manger Kevin DeDonato, PGA. “As our area recovers from the impact of Hurricane Ian, we are very proud to showcase the resiliency this market has in pressing forward. Our entire team at Tiburon is grateful for the support we receive from all of our partners and we look forward for three successful events.”

For more information on Tiburón Golf Club at the RitzCarlton Resort, Naples, please call (239) 593-2214 or visit www. tiburonnaples.com.

Sentosa Golf Club Officially Unveiled as LIV Golf Venue for 2023 (Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore – 30 November 2022): Sentosa Golf Club has continued to reinforce its status as Asia’s finest after The Serapong was announced as a venue on the LIV Golf League for 2023 (28-30 April).

Today, LIV Golf announced Sentosa Golf Club as one of three new marquee destinations outside the United States for its 2023 14-tournament schedule, which will see The Serapong welcome 48 of the world’s best players next season, including former Singapore Open Champions Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia.

LIV Golf’s field also includes Major Champions such as Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson.

The announcement comes off the back of one of the Club’s most successful awards season, headlined by being named ‘World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility’ for the third year in a row and ‘Asia’s Best Golf Course’ at the recent 2022 World Golf Awards. The Club also scooped two further awards, ‘Best Championship Course in AsiaPacific’ and ‘Singapore’s Best Golf Course’ for The Serapong at the recent edition of the Asian Golf Awards in Vietnam.

Sentosa Golf Club continues to go from strength to strength as an established powerhouse of Asian golf, defined by its state-of-the-art agronomy programme and ‘Tournament Ready’ conditioning all year round across both of its two world-class championship courses, The Serapong and The Tanjong.

The outstanding conditioning of The Serapong and Sentosa Golf Club’s proven track record of staging world class tournaments, as well as what the island of Sentosa and city of Singapore has to offer, played a significant part in the LIV Golf event staging.

Since 2018, Sentosa has been widely recognized for its commitment to sustainability, having become the first golf club in the world to join the UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative.

Regarded as one of the world’s best golf courses, players will get to experience The Serapong’s iconic layout, with fast, challenging greens, trademark contours and signature holes, enhanced during the outstanding renovations programme undertaken in 2020.

Andrew Johnston, General Manager and Director of Agronomy at Sentosa Golf Club, was quick to highlight the significance of this announcement for the Club, saying: “To be officially announced as a LIV Golf venue is exciting for everyone associated with Sentosa Golf Club. We are proud to have the opportunity to welcome 48 of the world’s best players to battle it out across The Serapong, for what will be the biggest prize purse and event in the history of golf in Singapore. We cannot wait to host the event and showcase to millions of people why Sentosa Golf Club is renowned for being one of the world’s best golf clubs.”

Andrew M Lim, President of Sentosa Golf Club, added: “Sentosa Golf Club has an illustrious history and track record of hosting international golf tournaments. 2023 will be no different and we anticipate another eventful year for the Club. Against the backdrop of golf’s global resurgence, Sentosa Golf Club welcomes fans in Singapore and the world over to come and watch some of the best players and brightest stars in world golf compete on The Serapong.”

Sentosa Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Kwee Eng Thien, also added: “Together with Sentosa Golf Club, we are elated to host LIV Golf’s Singapore debut, and are confident that we can provide a top-of-class experience for golfers and fans alike. As tourism regains momentum and Sentosa continues to gear up and welcome world-class events, we remain committed to our sustainability goals and are proud that Sentosa Golf Club has received recognition for their steadfast efforts in sustainability.”

LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner, Greg Norman, concluded: “LIV Golf is committed to expanding the game of golf and aims to inspire the next generation of golfers across the globe. As one of the world’s best golf clubs, Sentosa Golf Club is the perfect setting to do just this as it has a long-standing history of hosting high-profile events. It’s world-class championship course, The Serapong, is famous for delivering historical moments that live long in the memory and we can’t wait to tee off next season and create a new legacy for the game of golf in Singapore.”

Grounds passes are now available at LIVGolf.com, including special Early Birdie pricing for single-day passes and three-day passes, as well as opportunities to register for hospitality packages. Fans are encouraged to secure tickets now for LIV Golf’s festival-style three-day tournament that feature shotgun starts, individual and team competitions, live music and fan activities for all ages.

Sentosa Golf Club’s iconic Hole 5 on The Serapong

Troon Events 2023/2024 Pro-Am Series

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Troon Events, the luxury travel experiences and tournaments division of Troon, announces its 2023/2024 ProAm Series – a collection of golf events that offer professional and amateur golfers premier competition with exceptional hospitality at iconic venues. Registration for 2023/2024 Pro-Am Series events is now open at www.TroonEvents.com.

The 2023/2024 Troon Pro-Am Series schedule currently includes five tournaments, each with amateur competitions in both gross and net divisions with top teams earning prizes, while top professional golfers will compete for shares of $10,000 purses. Golfers who participate in four of the five events, including the TPC Sawgrass, Whistling Straits, Pinehurst and the 2023 or 2024 Pebble Beach Resorts Cobra Puma Pro-Am tournaments, will receive a complimentary National Troon Foursome Card. The 2023/2024 Troon Pro-Am Series schedule includes: 2023 Cobra Puma Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, California (February 14-19, 2023) – The 2023 Cobra Puma ProAm is already sold out and will feature 72 teams of golfers competing across three award-winning courses. Those interested in joining the waitlist for the 2023 Cobra Puma Pro-Am may register here.

Pro-Am at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (July 30 – August 3, 2023) – Open to 50 four-person teams (200 players), the TPC Sawgrass Pro-Am will feature three rounds of golf across two award-winning golf courses, The Player’s Stadium Course and the Dye Course at TPC Sawgrass and four nights luxury accommodations at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa.

Pro-Am at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin (August 8 – 13, 2023) – The Whistling Straits includes five nights luxury accommodations at The American Club Resort and four rounds of world-class prestige golf at the Straits, Irish and River courses. The field will be limited to 54 teams (216 players).

Pro-Am at Pinehurst in Pinehurst, North Carolina (August 23 – 27, 2023) – With golf rounds on Pinehurst No. 2, No. 4 and No. 6 (three rounds total), and luxury accommodations at The Carolina Hotel and The Manor, the Pinehurst Pro-Am should not be missed. The Pinehurst Pro-Am will feature a field of 52 teams (208 golfers). 2024 Cobra Puma Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, California (February 13-18, 2024) – The Cobra Puma Pro-Am is a five-day, 72-team tournament featuring competition across three award-winning golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and The Links at Spanish Bay. Participants will enjoy five nights luxury accommodations at the Inn at Spanish Bay.

“We’re thrilled to introduce Troon Events’ exciting new ProAm Series,” said Troon President and CEO Tim Schantz. “Many members and guests of Troon-affiliated facilities have expressed a desire for more experiential golf travel. Through Troon Events

Pinehurst Pro-Am

and the introduction of the Pro-Am Series, the Troon Events team will plan, develop and execute distinctive travel opportunities. In addition to spectacular golf at world-class golf destinations, Pro-Am participants will be treated to outstanding hospitality and luxury accommodations.”

All 2023/2024 events will be held at CADDIEMASTER-serviced locations. CADDIEMASTER, a division of Troon, provides caddie programs of all shapes and sizes to exclusive private clubs and five-star resorts, enhancing the golf experiences for their members and guests.

For more information on Troon Events, or to register for the 2023/2024 Pro-Am Series, visit www.TroonEvents.com.

Troon Launches 2023 Troon Card Program

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, has launched its 2023 Troon Card frequent player program with more than 150 Troonaffiliated courses participating. Troon Cards are now on sale at www.TroonCard.com and can be used November 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023, providing Cardholders with preferred rates of up to 50 percent off the standard rate at participating Troon-managed and brand-affiliated courses. Troon Cards are available as a TwoSome Card (for two golfers to play and save), or a FourSome Card (for four golfers to enjoy preferred pricing), and are offered for specific states and regions of the country. A portion of the proceeds for every Troon Card sold in the month of October will be donated to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Ian relief efforts.

The popular and specially priced Patriot Troon Card has returned in 2023 as a way of honoring and thanking first responders as well as active duty, veterans, reserve and U.S. military retirees. The Inspire Troon Card also returns in 2023 and is for healthcare professionals and teachers. Both the Patriot and Inspire Troon Card offer the same incredible benefits as a National Troon TwoSome Card, including up to 50 percent off the standard rate for the Cardholder and a guest at ALL participating Troonmanaged and brand-affiliated courses around the world.

The golf industry’s leading frequent player program is in its 25th year and has grown to include more than 150 Troon-affiliated courses worldwide. State and region-specific Troon Cards available in 2023 include: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas/Missouri, New York, Midwest U.S., Northeast U.S., Southeast U.S., and West Coast U.S. In addition, the National Troon Card offers Cardholders preferred rates at all participating Troon facilities, including properties across the continental United States, Hawaii, and international facilities. Plus, some state-specific cards also include “bonus states” so Cardholders can tee it up in neighboring states. All Troon Cards offer Troon Card rates at Troon’s international locations.

Troon Cardholders can reserve tee times within three days of their desired date of play and enjoy up to 50 percent off golf fees. For those who cannot wait until three days out to book their tee time, with Troon Card’s Best Rate Guarantee, Troon Cardholders can book any online rate four-plus days in advance and still receive 15 percent off their golf fees at check in. The benefits of being a Troon Cardholder go beyond savings on golf. Troon Cardholders can improve their golf games by participating in complimentary clinics, play more golf with exclusive replay rates and explore the world of Troon with customized experience packages. Troon Cardholders can treat their friends, and themselves, to “2 for 1” golf offers and can celebrate their birthday in style with “birthday round” discounts.

Additional Troon Card benefits include the Troon Card Facebook Group and special offers exclusively to Cardholders, 10 percent off merchandise at participating golf shops and golf course restaurants, Troon Card E-News with monthly special offers and the ability to book tee times online at www.TroonCardTeeTimes.com. 2023 Troon Cards are valid November 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 with “early bird” pricing available through December 9, 2022. To view the entire list of participating courses, see Troon Card rates or to purchase a Troon Card online, go to www.TroonCard.com or visit any participating facility.

Island Resort & Casino

Island Resort & Casino – 2023 Golf Packages Now Available

HARRIS, MI – While golf season is over six months away, now is the perfect time for golfers to start locking in summer golf vacations. Home to award-winning Sweetgrass and Sage Run golf courses and located just outside of Escanaba in Michigan’s breathtaking Upper Peninsula, Island Resort & Casino announces 2023 golf packages are now available.

The newly expanded Island Resort & Casino is coming off a record-breaking year in golf rounds. And with the sport’s continued rise in popularity, the resort is experiencing high demand for hotel rooms and golf, which has put golf package pre-sales on pace to surpass 2022’s sales. “During a normal golf season pre-pandemic, people would start booking packages in February,” said Tony Mancilla, General Manager of the resort. “This was about 2,000 rounds that would pick up through the spring.”

Mancilla went on to say that recent accolades for the two golf courses and the positive impact of resort renovations and other Island Resort & Casino efforts have increased demand from 2,000 pre-bookings by the end of February 2021 to 16,000 by the same time in 2022.

“By late April, it was 30,000 rounds, and we will end up doing over 36,000 rounds in 2022, our best summer for a five-month season,” he said.

The Island Resort & Casino golf packages have soared in popularity, in no small part due to the accolades bestowed on its two championship courses, both designed by architect Paul Albanese. Sweetgrass Golf Club was awarded 2021 Michigan Golf Course of the Year and 2022 National Golf Course of the Year, and Sage Run was named a 2019 Golf Digest Best New Course.

Island Resort & Casino golf packages combine the best golf in the region

Whether it’s a buddy trip or couple’s golf getaway, fully customizable golf packages can be booked featuring 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-night lodging options with up to four rounds of golf. Package prices range from $95 - $758, depending on the time of year and single or double occupancy.

The hugely popular Perfect 4-Some package is a great way for Golfers to expand on their golf options. The combination of Island Resort & Casino’s Sweetgrass and Sage Run courses, together with the acclaimed Greywalls course in Marquette and TimberStone course in Iron Mountain make the region a top golf destination. Perfect 4-Some packages include 3, 4, and 5-night lodging options at Island Resort with four rounds of golf.

$30 Million Expansion Spurs Demand

The increased demand for golf packages was the driving force behind the resort’s recent $30 million expansion. Renovations featured the new 11-story Palm Tower, with 138 guest rooms and golf suites, bringing the property’s guest room total to 454. Also included in the expansion are Horizons Steakhouse, located on the top floor of the Palm Tower and featuring the best views in the region, and Splash Island, a new family pool with waterpark features.

Golfers seeking to escape the stress of the big city and experience one of the most scenic golf destinations in the country won’t want to pass up a trip to Island Resort & Casino. Set amidst the peaceful beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Island Resort & Casino is easily accessible via regional airports in nearby Escanaba and Marquette, connecting through Detroit, Saginaw, Lansing, or Grand Rapids.

For more information on booking 2023 Island Resort & Casino golf packages visit: http://www.islandresortgolf.com

PGA National Resort Announces Exciting South Florida Winter Getaway Offers

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL – PGA National Resort – South Florida’s world-class golf, vacation, culinary, events and spa destination – is offering vacation packages catered to golf groups as well as those seeking winter escapes to sunny South Florida.

Starting at $659 (per person, per day, double occupancy), the value-laden “Gold Golf” package includes one round of golf daily on The Fazio, The Match, The Estate, The Champion (with surcharge) or The Palmer (with surcharge) courses along with luxury accommodations. Guests can also take advantage of unlimited range balls as well as access to the resort’s state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club.

For families wanting to take full advantage of the wide range of PGA National Resort’s amenities and activities, the “Ultimate Family” package also is available throughout the winter. With prices starting at $233 (per family, per day, two children included), guests can enjoy a daily resort credit along with discounts at the Banyan Buddies Kid’s Club and the luxurious Spa at PGA National Resort. Golfers of all levels will also savor the opportunity to tee-it-up on the thrilling, new nine-hole Staple Course for a complimentary round.

Currently unveiling the stunning results of its substantial $100 million transformation touching every aspect of the property, the dramatic “new” PGA National Resort features reimagined guest rooms inspired by a theme of “1960s Palm Beach chic” as well as spacious villas, six exciting new culinary concepts, and a host of superlative amenities.

The legendary South Florida destination boasts the famed Champion Course (host venue of the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic from Feb. 23 - 26, 2023) as well as three additional “traditional” 18s (The Palmer, The Fazio and The Estate courses) and two new bold and innovative Andy Staples designs – The Match Course (18 holes) and The Staple Course (nine holes).

“Winter is the ideal time of year to experience the many glories of PGA National Resort as well as our usually sunny South Florida weather,” says Jane Broderick, director of golf. “We are excited to showcase our newly revitalized resort to our guests with these getaway packages serving as the perfect way to enjoy the full array of amenities and fun we offer.”

Now open after an extensive renovation, the 40,000-square-foot Spa at PGA National Resort is an oasis of opulence for those who wish to indulge in lavish luxury with additions including a couple’s treatment room and two Himalayan salt rooms. Acting as a “resort within the resort,” the spa offers a comprehensive menu of restorative treatments designed to nurture an openness to healing, balance and growth.

A golf lover’s dream location, PGA National Resort features extraordinary instruction at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, and Full Process Golf – the world’s first science-based and statistical data-driven training system for golf improvement – located at its off-site Estate Course. PGA National Resort additionally offers state-of-the-art club fitting.

For more information about PGA National Resort visit www. pgaresort.com/offers or call 800.863.2819.

Indian Wells Golf Resort Announces Ideal Fall and Winter Getaways

INDIAN WELLS, CA – Indian Wells Golf Resort – the world-class public golf, vacation, culinary and events destination located in the picturesque Coachella Valley – has partnered with four neighboring hotels to offer a trio of ideal stay-and-play offers perfect for golf groups, families and those simply seeking a getaway to long savor.

Guests can enjoy accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa, Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa, or Indian Wells Resort Hotel, all situated within a comfortable walking distance of Indian Wells Golf Resort and offering superlative amenities.

Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the acclaimed resort features 36 holes of exceptional golf with its Celebrity and Players layouts. The Celebrity, designed by architect Clive Clark and colloquially referred to as “Beauty,” features aesthetically pleasing water features, colorful wildflowers and narrow corridors placing an emphasis on shot making.

The John Fought-designed Players Course, or “The Beast” as it’s known, is a longer, more open layout with demanding bunkering and stunning vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges. Like The Celebrity, no roads or homes encroach the course, and each hole is designed to provide a feeling of privacy and escape in the heart of the scenic Coachella Valley.

With the exceptional “Indian Wells Stay & Play” package, guests will enjoy three nights’ accommodations along with a round each on both The Celebrity and The Players courses. The offer also features one additional round on either 18 with the option to add a fourth round on departure day for an additional fee.

The superb “Lifestyle Escape” vacation offer features two nights’ accommodations to go with one day of unlimited golf on The Celebrity and The Players layouts. For an additional fee, guests can also add a round on their departure day and reserve a lesson with one of the resort’s PGA Professionals.

Additionally, the “Best of Indian Wells” package includes three nights’ accommodations at either Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa or Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa with a round of golf on both The Celebrity and The Players. Other features include an AVIS full-size rental car and Troon Rewards on the golf portion of the package for program members.

“We are thrilled to welcome guests for the fall and winter seasons, and these stay-and-play packages are the perfect way to experience everything our resort has to offer,” says Sven Wiedenhaupt, general manager. “There is so much fun to be had here at Indian Wells Golf Resort from our phenomenal golf amenities to top-notch dining as well as our array of special events we have planned for the coming months.”

The VUE Grille & Bar, located in the resort’s stunning 53,000-square-foot clubhouse, boasts award-winning cuisine and an extensive selection of wine and spirits complemented by gorgeous views of the property and top-of-the-line customer care. Now open seven days a week, The VUE is the preeminent location in the region to dine while also enjoying watching major sporting events on its many high-definition televisions.

Indian Wells Golf Resort is also the ideal destination for weddings, meetings and other group outings, highlighted by the in-demand pavilion accommodating up to 700 guests and event lawn spaces accommodating a combined 1,300. The resort’s Celebrity Ballroom is another premier event space, with a beautiful outdoor patio and total capacity of 250 guests.

For more information about Indian Wells Golf Resort stay-andplay packages call 760.346.4653 or visit https://indianwellsgolfresort. com/stay_and_play.

Indian Wells Golf Resort

Darius Rucker

Gwen Stefani and Darius Rucker to Perform at American Express™ PGA Tour event

For those taking a break from winter weather for some sun and golf in the Palm Springs area in January, the American Express™ PGA Tour event that traditionally kicks off the professional golf season has some top-flight entertainment options for those attending this iconic tournament.

Southern California native Gwen Stefani and three-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Darius Rucker are the musical lineup for the 2023 Concert Series on the PGA West Stadium Course driving range during the Coachella Valley’s annual PGA Tour golf tournament in January. Infusing competition with cause, the tournament also has a long history of supporting charities in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas, contributing to the vibrance and sustainability of the local community.

Stefani, born and raised in Anaheim; a singer songwriter and charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt, will open The American Express’ Concert Series after the conclusion of second-round play on Friday, Jan. 20. Rucker, who first achieved musical prominence as the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and has since become a hugely successful Country artist, will take the stage after the tournament’s third round on Saturday, Jan. 21.

The 64th edition of The American Express will showcase 156 professional golfers and 156 amateurs playing at PGA West’s Stadium Course (host course) and Nicklaus Tournament Course and La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif. from Jan. 19-22, 2023.

“The Concert Series helps make this tournament one of the most highly anticipated stops on the Tour,” noted Pat McCabe, Executive Director of The American Express. “We’re looking forward to welcoming Gwen and Darius and continuing to grow the more than $63 million in total charitable funds that have been raised through this tournament to support local Coachella Valley-based charity organizations.”

Daily ticket options (for as low as $50) for The American Express are now on sale at the tournament’s website, www.theamexgolf. com. American Express Card Members receive a 20% discount for any online ticket orders.

The daily Champions Club ticket allows spectators to experience The American Express in the grandest fashion. Ticket holders receive a preferred parking pass and access to the Champions Club – a private, climate-controlled venue on the 18th green of PGA West’s Stadium Course which offers a hosted breakfast and lunch, snacks and a full bar all day--as well as all public fan venues at PGA West’s Stadium Course and the tournament grounds.

Champions Club tickets are $250 per day for Thursday’s first round (Jan. 19) and Sunday’s final round (Jan. 22), and $399 per day for Friday’s second round and Saturday’s third round. Champions Club ticket holders on Friday’s and Saturday’s concert days are welcomed access to an upgraded VIP viewing area near the stage with a complimentary full bar during each concert.

Daily Premium Pass tickets are a new tournament offering and provide access to the grounds, public fan venues at PGA WEST and the brand new, exclusive Club 18 venue, situated behind the 18th green of the Stadium Course and including lunch, beer and wine.

Premium Pass tickets for Thursday’s first round (Jan. 19) and Sunday’s final round (Jan. 22) are $125 each day. Premium Pass tickets for Friday’s second round and Saturday’s third round (includes admission to the post-round concert) are $199 each day.

Daily grounds tickets (general admission to the grounds at PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club and public fan venues at PGA WEST) for Thursday’s first round (Jan. 19) and Sunday’s final round (Jan. 22) are $50 each day. Grounds tickets for Friday’s second round and Saturday’s third round (includes admission to the post-round concert) are $79 each day.

On concert days (Jan. 21-22), daily Premium Pass and grounds ticket holders may purchase a VIP concert upgrade, providing access to the VIP concert viewing area near the stage and a complimentary full bar during each concert, for an additional $100.