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2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 26
LPGA Qualifier
LPGA Practice Rounds
Tuesday, May 27
LPGA Practice Rounds
Pro-Am Pairings and Tribute Reception at USS Yorktown
Wednesday, May 28
Post and Courier Day
Ginn Tribute Hosted by ANNIKA Official Pro-Am
Pro-Am Awards Reception
Thursday, May 29
First Round
The Golf Channel: coverage from 6:30-8:30 (tape delay)
Friday, May 30
Second Round
The Golf Channel: coverage from 11:30pm-1:30am (tape delay)
Saturday, May 31
Third Round
NBC Live Coverage: 4:00-6:00 pm
Sunday, June 1
Family Day
Final Round*
NBC Live Coverage: 4:00-6:00 pm
Times
are approximate and subject to change. Please check your local
newspaper or log onto
www.ginntribute.com
for exact tee times.
Parking, SHUTTLE & Will Call Information
Parking is located on the corner of Dunes
West Boulevard and Highway 41. Please follow signs to
appropriate parking lot.
Driving and Parking Directions:
From Downtown Charleston:
Begin heading North on Highway 17 over the Arthur Ravenel
Bridge and stay straight to Mount Pleasant. Proceed 9.5 miles on
Highway 17 North to S.C. Highway 41 West. Turn left onto S.C.
Highway 41 West for 3 miles until you reach the first stop
light. All
parking is located to the right or left of the first light.
Please follow signs
to appropriate parking lot.
From Charleston International Airport:
Exit airport to I-526 East (Mark Clark Expressway) towards
Mount Pleasant. Stay on I-526 to Highway 17 North Exit (approx.
15 miles). Turn left on Highway 17 North (towards Georgetown) to
S.C. Highway 41 West. Take left onto S.C. Highway 41 West for 3
miles
until your reach the first stop light. All parking is located to
the right or
left of the first light. Please follow signs to appropriate
parking lot.
From Columbia (I-26):
Come down I-26 until you get to I-526 East (Mark Clark
Expressway)
towards Mount Pleasant. Stay on I-526 to Highway 17 North
Exit (approx. 15 miles). Turn left on Highway 17 North (towards
Georgetown) to S.C. Highway 41 West. Take left onto S.C. Highway
41 West for 3 miles until your reach the first stop light. All
parking
is located to the right or left of the first light. Please
follow signs to
appropriate parking lot.
From Georgetown:
Head South on Highway 17 towards Charleston about 56 miles.
Take a right onto Highway 41 for 3 miles until you reach the
first
stop sign light. All parking is located to the right or left of
the first light.
Please follow signs to appropriate parking lot.
Will Call is located at Cafι Lola, 1902
Highway 41, Mt. Pleasant.
Will Call Hours: Monday/Tuesday 7:00am 4:00pm
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 7:00am 5:00pm
Saturday/Sunday 7:00am 4:00pm
SHUTTLE & WILL CALL HOURS
Will Call will be located at Cafι
Lola, 1902 Highway 41, Mt. Pleasant.
Proper Photo ID will be required to pick up tickets. Ph:
843-388-6160
Shuttles will run continuously from the
parking lots to the RiverTowne Country Club during our gate
hours. Shuttles will run until 45 minutes after the conclusion
of play each day.
|
DATE |
SHUTTLE HOURS |
GATE HOURS |
WILL CALL HOURS |
| M 5/26 |
8:00am
- 6:30pm |
8:00am
1:00pm |
8:00am-1:00pm |
| T 5/27 |
8:00am
- 6:30pm |
8:00am
1:00pm |
8:00am-1:00pm |
| W 5/28 |
6:30am
1hr after play |
6:30am
4:00pm |
6:30am
4:00pm |
| Th
5/29 |
6:30am
1hr after play |
6:30am
4:00pm |
6:30am
4:00pm |
| F 5/30 |
6:30am
1hr after play |
6:30am
4:00pm |
6:6:30am 4:00pm |
| Sa
5/31 |
7:00am
1 hr. after play |
7:00am
4:00pm |
7:00am
4:00pm |
| Su 6/1 |
7:00am
1 hr. after play |
7:00am
4:00pm |
7:00am
4:00pm |
FAST FACTS
Title Sponsor:
Ginn Resorts |
ginnresorts.com
Tournament Website:
ginntribute.com
Tournament Host:
Annika Sorenstam
Host Site:
RiverTowne Country Club, Mt. Pleasant, SC |
rivertownecountryclub.com
1700 Rivertowne Country Club Drive
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Tournament Course:
Designed by Arnold Palmer and situated among scenic marshlands
and majestic live oaks with 13 holes along the Wando River and
Horlbeck Creek.
RiverTowne Country Club had been selected as
the 2004 South Carolina Course of the Year by the South Carolina
Golf Course Owners Association.
Field:
144 LPGA professionals including amateurs, 72 holes, stroke play
Cut:
After 36 holes to low 70 and ties following 36 holes
Purse:
$2.6 million; Champions check $390,000
Television Coverage:
Thursday:
The Golf Channel: coverage from 6:30-8:30 (tape delay)
Friday:
The Golf Channel: coverage from 8:30-10:30 (tape delay)
Saturday & Sunday:
NBC live coverage 4:00-6:00pm ET
Prohibited Items:
The following items are prohibited during Tournament
week. Unauthorized items will be confiscated.
● Cell Phones, Pagers/Blackberries
● Cameras and Video Cameras
(Thursday Sunday)
● Radios, TVs, Signs, Banners,
Clipboards
● Beverages or Coolers (including
water, coffee, soda, etc
)
● Firearms or Explosives
● Camera carrying cases, backpacks,
packages
● Other carry items larger than 6 x
6
● Chair Bags (golf stools are
allowed)
All items are subject to search. You will
be asked to return all unauthorized items to your car before you
are allowed to board shuttles.
Lost and Found:
Lost and Found will be located at the
Admission Tent at the Ginn Tribute Hosted by ANNIKA main
entrance. If you need assistance finding someone, contact the
nearest Tournament official with a radio or report to the
Admissions tent.
ATM:
Located at the merchandise tent
Suggested Golf Attire and Other Helpful
Tips:
● Casual golf
shirt and comfortable walking shoes
● Drink plenty of fluids to avoid
dehydration
● Please prepare for the weather and
bring the following items with you: rain jacket, sunscreen, hat
or visor.
● Please pay close attention to the
shuttle hours.
● Please be prepared for all types
of weather.
Tickets
No refunds, exchanges or replacements for
lost or stolen tickets. Once admitted to the grounds, there is
no re-entry. Children 17 and under are admitted free when
accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
More ticket information is available on the
tickets page.
COURSE MAP & Information
Designed by Arnold Palmer and situated among scenic marshlands
and majestic live oaks with 13 holes along the Wando River and Horlbeck Creek.
To find out more about
the course, click on a hole number. A detailed description will
open in a new window. You can then navigate the course or close
the window to return here.
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