Papago Golf Course

NEWS REALEASES

June 30, 2009
Papago Announces Summer Rates, New 9-Hole Specials

Phoenix, Ariz. — Papago Golf Course has entered its summer schedule and has announced its new summer hours, with tee times now being accepted as early as 5:30 a.m. every day of the week.

As part of its new summer hours, Papago will accept 9-hole tee time reservations from
5:30-7 a.m. and after 4 p.m. each and every day during the month of July. Golfers taking advantage of the “Return of the Back 9” special will tee off on the 10th hole, with greens fees only $12 (cart extra) for Phoenix City Cardholders and $14 (cart extra) for non-cardholders.
“The 9-hole early morning round was widely popular back in Papago's heyday, so we decided to bring it back to give our golfers some playing options,” said Papago general manager Al Murdock.

Papago also has entered its summer pricing season, with rates at $20 (cart extra) for Phoenix City Cardholders and $40 (cart included) for non-cardholders. Mid-twilight offers also will be available during the summer, call the golf shop for more details.

For more information call (602) 275-8428, visit www.papagogolfcourse.net or visit Papago's new Fan Page on Facebook (Papago Golf Course).

Papago Golf Course opened in 1963 under the design of famed golf course architect William Francis “Billy” Bell and quickly became one of the finest municipal golf courses in the country. It was host of the 1971 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship, and was the neighborhood city course for some of Arizona's most recognizable junior players, including Billy Mayfair and Heather and Missy Farr. Papago also played host to the 2009 J Golf Phoenix LPGA International, just four months after re-opening following an extensive course restoration project. Papago Golf Course sits on the borders of Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale, surrounded by the beautiful Papago Buttes and is conveniently located less than two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

June 30, 2009
Weekly Skins Game, Mixed Sticks Events Make Return To Papago Golf Course

Phoenix, Ariz. — Papago Golf Course, the home of the 2009 J Golf Phoenix LPGA International, is bringing back two of its more popular golf events, a weekly skins game and a weekly mixed couples outing.

The Papago Skins Game will be played every Monday with tee times ranging from 11 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. There is a $20 cash only buy-in for the skins portion of the event as well as a $20 greens fee (cart extra). The Skins Game is a gross competition with 70 percent of the payout going to the skins, and 30 percent going to the low gross score on the front nine, back nine and total score.

The Mixed Sticks outing is a Wednesday afternoon event where couples are treated to a 9-hole round of golf including cart and range balls. Mixed Sticks is a non-competitive event and welcomes golfers of all abilities. The modified shotgun format begins at 4:30 p.m. and the cost to participate is $20 per person.

For additional information on either the Papago Skins Game or the Mixed Sticks event call the Papago golf shop at (602) 275-8428, visit www.papagogolfcourse.net or view our new Fan Page on Facebook (Papago Golf Course).

March 28, 2009
Karrie Webb and Papago Golf Course both winners at LPGA event

With a 14-under par 274, Aussie Karrie Webb led the field by two shots to capture her 36th career LPGA victory on March 28 at the J Golf Phoenix LPGA International Presented by Mirasou Winery. Her final round 5-under-par 67 was her best score of the four-day tournament, and strong enough to earn her first victory of the season, before a gallery of some 39,000 fans.

Runners up were Jiyai Shin, at 276, 12 under par, In-Kyung Kim at 277, 11 under par, and tied for fourth, Yani Tseng and Suzanne Petterson at 278, 10-under par.

Commenting on Papago's first event since its restoration, Michelle Wie said, "It's really a great track." Christina Kim agreed, adding "The layout is phenomenal."

During the tournament, Papago played host to some 131,000 attendees, who enjoyed the new, attractive look and feel of the course and its convenient viewing vantages. While the course was redesigned primarily for amateur golfers, it stood the test of professional play admirably.

Laura Davies commented, "I love the layout: It's very charming and traditional. I hope it (the tournament) comes back here next year…."

February 5, 2009

2009 Tournament will be played March 26-29
Papago Golf Course to host 2009 Phoenix LPGA Invitational presented by Mirassou

Phoenix, Ariz.— The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Tournament Golf Foundation (TGF) announced today that the 2009 Phoenix LPGA International Presented by Mirassou will be played March 26-29 at Papago Golf Course in Phoenix, Ariz. Owned by the City of Phoenix since 1963, and long considered one of the country's finest and most popular municipal golf courses, Papago underwent an extensive restoration project in 2008. The course reopened to residents of Phoenix in December 2008 and is already receiving accolades from the golf industry for its new and improved look.

"The Phoenix event has long been one of the most popular and storied stops on the LPGA Tour, with past champions ranging from Betsy King to Laura Davies to Annika Sorenstam to, most recently, Lorena Ochoa," remarked LPGA Commissioner Carolyn F. Bivens. "This March we will add an exciting new chapter in the event's history when our players step foot on this beautifully renovated city-owned course. We look forward to engaging with the people of Phoenix in a truly new and unique way as we compete on their championship course for the first time."

"Adding to the excitement of unveiling the new and improved Papago, we are thrilled to announce that its freshly restored greens and fairways will soon be filled by the world's most talented and prolific professional golfers from the LPGA," said Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. "We are excited to partner with the LPGA and TGF to ensure this important event stays in Phoenix."

"Phoenix is excited that the LPGA has selected Papago Golf Course to host their tournament," said Phoenix City Councilman Greg Stanton. "The selection of Papago by this prestigious golf tour shows the significant investments made were well worth it and we're looking forward to hosting these championship golfers".

The four-day, 72-hole tournament has been part of the LPGA Tour schedule since 1980. For the past five seasons, Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club, located just outside Phoenix, hosted the event, which has raised more than $4 million over that time to Phoenix-area charities.

"TGF is proud to add Papago Golf Course to the list of prestigious courses hosting our events over the years," said TGF President Tom Maletis. "Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club was a tremendous partner, but the LPGA professionals will surely appreciate the Papago Golf Course experience and the proximity to everything the City of Phoenix has to offer."

For more information on the Phoenix LPGA Invitational presented by Mirassou, go to www.phoenixlpga.com.