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Ryder Cup Venue to Stage 2005 Gary Player Invitational

Jun 01, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation

The K Club, venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup, will stage this year’s prestigious Gary Player Invitational (Ireland) charity golf event. The event, which will take place on July 17th and 18th, is sponsored by Coca-Cola and hosted by singing sensation Ronan Keating.

The move to Ireland this year sees the coming together of two fine charity golf events, which have raised millions of dollars for their respective charities through the years. This year is set to raise even more money as one of the finest gatherings of pro golfers, celebrities and leading businesses once again join together for the annual celebration of golf and giving.

The Gary Player Invitational is one event in a global charitable series presented by Coca-Cola, benefiting The Player Foundation, Marie Keating Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Senior officials will represent all three charities at the event. The series culminates at the annual Nelson Mandela Invitational, South Africa’s premier charity golf event held at the exclusive Arabella Estate near Cape Town.

The event provides an opportunity for business people to experience a professional standard of golf event, while interacting with stars of sport, media and entertainment. Teams are made up of three amateur golfers, joined by either a professional golfer or celebrity. The teams compete in a scramble format competition. Surrounding the golf is a Champagne Welcome Reception the night before to relax everyone before the competition that lies ahead, and an official Auction Dinner to close off proceedings, during which time select memorabilia and collectables will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.

For additional information, contact David Collins, Octagon Marketing, UK.

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