Tournament participants will enjoy
an unparalleled luxury experience at Red Rock
Resort
LAS
VEGAS – Tournament Director Mark Gardner
announced that Red Rock Resort has been named host hotel to the 2008 Shriners
Hospitals for Children Open which takes place Oct. 13-19 at TPC Summerlin. As
host property, Red Rock Resort will provide a world-class backdrop to various
events during the week-long tournament.
“We are delighted to partner with Las Vegas’ hottest off-strip resort and the location is
perfect for tournament participants and spectators alike, just minutes from the
golf course,” said Gardner.
Red Rock Resort opened in April 2006 and is the first
billion-dollar property to be built off the Las Vegas Strip. The resort was
inspired by the natural beauty of neighboring Red Rock Canyon and the elegant desert oasis
resorts reminiscent of the mid-20th century. The property is a return to classic
Las Vegas,
reinterpreted for the 21st century with a contemporary design and the latest
amenities, comforts and technology. It features more than 800 guest rooms and
suites; an array of nightlife options, including CHERRY nightclub; a 16-screen
movie theatre; 9 restaurants; a 25,000-square-foot, full-service spa and Red
Rock Lanes, a 72-lane bowling venue. For more information, visit www.redrocklasvegas.com
About the Justin Timberlake Shriners
Hospitals for Children Open:
The 2008
Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open kicks off a five-year
commitment between the two parties to continue the tradition of a PGA TOUR event
in Las Vegas.
The collaboration between Shriners Hospitals and Timberlake to act as Title
Sponsor and Host (respectively) promises to create a truly unique and
world-class event for players and fans alike. A host of well-known golfers and
celebrities will participate in the competition to help support the Shriners
Hospitals’ mission, while enjoying the signature flair that Las Vegas has to offer.All
proceeds from the event will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for
Children.
Both the serious and casual golf fan will applaud as the
best players in golf combined with the very best in Las Vegas-style
entertainment are showcased. The
viewing is unsurpassed at THE HILL, a 22,000-square-foot luxury
entertainment pavilion overlooking the 16th, 17th and 18th holes, granting
stunning views of the course, Las Vegas skyline
and Red
Rock Canyon.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN:
9525 Hillwood Drive,
Suite 140, Las Vegas,
NV 89134, 702-873-1010,
www.jtshrinersopen.com.
About Shriners Hospitals for
Children:
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind
international healthcare system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives
of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and
outstanding teaching programs. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic
conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible
for care and receive all services at no charge, regardless of financial need.
For more information, please visit www.shrinershospitals.org.
About the PGA
TOUR:
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of
professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings
opportunities for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions
Tour and Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow
the reach of the game in the United States and around the
world.
In 2008, the three Tours are competing in about 108
events for approximately $355 million in prize money. Tournaments are being held
in 37 states and in nine other countries. In addition to providing competitive
opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds
for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark
in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR’s Web site address is www.pgatour.com
and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
