Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson lead the list of legends returning to premier golf event at Big Cedar Lodge
Ridgedale, MO -(Ammoland.com)- Tickets to see the greatest legends of golf compete at the April 22-26, 2015, Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge are on sale now.
This event is an amazing opportunity to be in the company of more World Golf Hall of Fame members than at any other time in history. See true legends of the game such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Gary Player, Colin Montgomerie, Davis Love III, Ben Crenshaw, and many, many more.
Participants can also rub elbows with many other high profile celebrities: fishing legends, racing legends, entertainment legends, and more! Add to that the opportunity to enjoy time in the heart of the Ozarks at Johnny Morris’ spectacular Top of the Rock and Buffalo Ridge golf courses.
PARKING GREATLY IMPROVED for the 2015 Legends at Big Cedar Lodge
- Newly created parking lots at Buffalo Ridge and Top of the Rock will get you to the action much faster and in some cases within walking distance from your car. Easy access VIP and general parking lot upgrades will cut down on shuttle time for this year’s event.
SPECIAL MILITARY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- For all active and former members of the United States Armed Forces and their spouses Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge are proud to offer FREE tickets to Buffalo Ridge for active and former soldiers and their spouses to enjoy the Legends of Golf at Buffalo Ridge. We are also proud to offer a 25 percent military discount on all tickets to Top of the Rock.
HELPING FAMILIES ENJOY THE LEGENDS AT BUFFALO RIDGE
- All children (18) years of age and younger will receive a complimentary ticket with a paid adult admission at Buffalo Ridge golf course.
FREE TICKETS TO SHOJI TABUCHI THEATER
- Legendary entertainer Shoji Tabuchi has generously offered one free ticket to his famous Branson theater show for each Legend tournament ticket purchased — a $40 value!
Different ticket packages provide a range of ways to experience the Legends of Golf tournament. Starting for as little as $25, you can buy tickets to events at Buffalo Ridge. Be among the first to see the the dramatic transformations that have taken place for the past six months at Buffalo Ridge. Top of the Rock and Buffalo Ridge Gold Combo tickets start at $50 and offer access to see the legends play the par-3 World-Class Top of the Rock and Buffalo Ridge. In addition to providing access to tournament play on both courses,displays and attractions, this premium pass also admits holders to Arnie’s Barn at Top of the Rock. At Arnie’s Barn, participants can dine at the restaurant*, visit the pro shop and see the legends up close. Quantities of the Gold Combo tickets are limited.
The Bass Pro Shops Legends at Big Cedar competition will be played over 54-holes, featuring the only PGA Tour championship hosted at a Par-3 course. The total purse for the tournament will be $2.75 million, and the event’s presenting sponsors are Bass Pro Shops, Big Cedar Lodge, MasterCard, and the State of Missouri.
“Missouri is proud to again be the host state for this world-class golf tournament where spectators, volunteers and players can enjoy a rich variety of outdoor activities in the Ozarks region,” said Governor Jay Nixon. “It’s an outstanding showcase of the Show-Me State, and a great way to boost our reputation as America’s favorite place to get outdoors.”
“Top of the Rock is without question the most incredible par-3 course in the world.” -Gary Player.
- Top of the RockThe Par-3 Top of the Rock golf course offers a one-of-a-kind golf experience designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Watson. The natural Ozarks topography and breathtaking views of Table Rock Lake make the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course unlike any other. Top of the Rock also features the new Arnold Palmer-designed “Cascades” practice facility with 18 target greens and a 70,000-square-foot “Himalayan” putting course designed by Tom Watson.
Be among the first to experience the remarkable transformation of Buffalo Ridge – Missouri’s #1 Golf Course.
- Buffalo Ridge Buffalo Ridge (Springs course) has been rated the number one public course in Missouri by Golf Magazine and appears in Golf Digest’s 2015 list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses.
- Over the last six months, Buffalo Ridge has been dramatically transformed by visionary conservationist Johnny Morris and legendary golf course architect Tom Fazio. The result is a truly magnificent layout destined to become one of America’s premier golf experiences.
Proceeds for the tournament will go to support the College of the Ozarks “Hard Work U” and The National Fish and Wildlife Museum.
To purchase tickets to the Bass Pro Shops Legends at Big Cedar visit www.bassprolegends.com/ticket-info-new.php or call toll free 1-888-347-4426
*Food and beverage at Arnie’s Barn available for purchase.
About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops, which specializes in outdoor fun, operates 90 stores and Tracker Marine Centers across America and Canada that are visited by more than 120 million people every year. Bass Pro Shops stores, many of which feature restaurants, offer hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor gear while their catalogs and website serve shoppers throughout the world. The company’s Tracker Marine Group, a leading brand of fishing boats for more than 36 years, manufactures and sells a variety of boats for fishing and cruising. Family fun is on tap at Bass Pro Shops resort Big Cedar Lodge, voted number six by Travel + Leisure Magazine as World’s Best Hotels for Families. To request a free catalog, call 1-800-BASS PRO.
For more information, please visit www.BassPro.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bassproshops.
About Big Cedar Lodge
Bass Pro Shops’ Big Cedar Lodge has offered guests rustic elegance in the heart of the Ozark Mountains since 1988. Johnny and Jeanie Morris, inspired by their love of the area, created the popular vacation spot as a special place where conservation, preservation, and family traditions meld. The luxury resort—complete with nearby Dogwood Canyon Nature Park— has a full service marina, horseback riding, world-class fishing, and trails suited for walking, biking and hiking. The resort includes Johnny Morris’ Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve. The property boasts a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, an Arnold Palmer practice facility, a Tom Watson “Himalayan” putting course, and a signature restaurant and pro shop housed in a relocated 150-year-old barn from Arnold Palmer’s hometown. Top of the Rock is also home to the “Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum,” a world class restaurant that transports guests back to a time when American bison roamed the plains, an all-American inspired wine cellar, and a wedding chapel set on the hillside with spectacular sunset views of Table Rock Lake. Top of the Rock is Johnny Morris’ most passionate and inspiring venture to date.
For more information, visit www.bigcedar.com. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BigCedarLodge.
About the Champions Tour
Collectively, the Champions Tour has the most recognizable and accomplished players in the game, with many of its 32 members in the World Golf Hall of Fame competing regularly in its events. The Tour also counts numerous other major championship winners among its members. The Champions Tour is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older. Conceived in 1980 as the Senior PGA Tour, it started with just four events and purses totaling $475,000. The Champions Tour’s primary purpose 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, protect the integrity of the game and generate significant charitable and economic impact in communities in which it plays. Points earned in official Charles Schwab Cup events in 2014 determined Bernhard Langer as the Charles Schwab Cup champion, the season long competition designed to recognize the Champions Tour’s leading player. In 2014, tournaments on all five Tours (PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamerica, PGA TOUR Canada) continued to generate millions of dollars for local charitable organizations, adding to the TOUR’s all-time total of charitable contributions of more than $2 billion. The Commissioner of the PGA TOUR is Tim Finchem. Greg McLaughlin is President of the Champions Tour. The PGA TOUR’s website is www.PGATour.com, the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
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