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Welcome
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from the Tournament Director
Wayne Nooe
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
Edward Welcome fans, volunteers, sponsors and players. The 2008 Michelob
ULTRA Open represents our 28th consecutive year to host
professional golf at Kingsmill Resort & Spa and the sixth year to sponsor
this LPGA event. We’re proud that players often refer to our tournament
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as the Tour’s “fifth major” and even named it as “Best Overall Event” on
Tour in a recent poll.
While the players are who the crowds come to watch, the efforts
of hundreds of behind-the-scenes volunteers, key sponsors and civic
organizations create the atmosphere that makes this tournament what
it is today. It is through their efforts that the Michelob ULTRA Open
continues to rank as one of the LPGA Tour’s hallmark events.
For the past five years, the Michelob ULTRA Open has attracted all of the
top LPGA Tour players. This year’s players will compete for the Waterford
crystal trophy and their share of the $2.2 million in prize money,one of the
richest purses on the Tour. As in past years, tournament week not only
showcases world-class golf, but also features three pro-am events, a junior
clinic, the popular family fun zone, live music and a fashion show.
While we are proud of the event and the feedback we receive from our loyal
fans, it is our ability to give back to the community that makes us most
proud. The Virginia hospitality displayed by our core team of 1,500
volunteers, as well as our sponsors, and our dedicated fans, has resulted in
more than $1.3 million being donated to Virginia civic and charitable
organizations during the past five years. Last year, $221,000 was
distributed to 19 worthy organizations throughout the area. For this,
we are truly grateful.
Please enjoy your time with us at this year’s Michelob ULTRA Open.
Again, we thank you so much for coming and hope you have a
wonderful time.
Thank you,
Wayne A. Nooe
Tournament Director, Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill
Vice President of Sports Operations, Kingsmill Resort & Spa
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