Ceremony to Feature 101st Airborne Parachute Demonstration Team and the National Anthem by Jessica Simpson
The 2009 AT&T National and host Tiger Woods, will honor the Wounded Warriors on the first tee on Wednesday, July 1, to kick off the official start of the tournament with another exciting patriotic opening ceremony.
Continuing in the tradition of paying tribute to the U.S. Military, several Wounded Warriors will join Tiger Woods on the first tee at 11:00 a.m. as the 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team prepares to descend upon Congressional Country Club to deliver golf balls for the ceremonial first shot. Spectators in attendance will get to hear an exciting play-by-play of the jump. Tournament host Tiger Woods will then welcome Wounded Warriors, Major Ken Dwyer and Staff Sergeant Ramon Padilla, to the first tee to hit the first shot with him, and officially kick off another AT&T National.
Major Dwyer is in the U.S. Army, and currently assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group in Fort Bragg, N.C. Staff Sergeant Padilla, also in the U.S. Army, is currently assigned to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
In addition to special performances by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team, Jessica Simpson will show her continued support to the military and sing the National Anthem. Simpson has traveled all over the world to visit and perform for our troops. Most recently, she traveled to Iraq and had the honor of performing for our U.S. troops in Kuwait. Lockheed Martin is the presenting sponsor of the opening event, with Leon Harris, news anchor at WJLA Channel 7, serving as emcee.
In 2007 America’s 41st President, George H.W. Bush hit the ceremonial first shot at the event honoring the U.S. Armed Forces. Last year two children whose parents were actively serving in the military hit the first shot with Fred Couples, which was delivered via special delivery from the 101st Airborne Parachute Demonstration Team.
AT&T* is the title sponsor of the golf tournament and has supported the Tiger Woods Foundation for the last six years.
The AT&T National, held June 30-July 5, will welcome 120 of the PGA TOUR’s finest players at the 7,255-yard Blue Course in Bethesda. Players including Woods, defending champion Anthony Kim, Lucas Glover, Steve Stricker, Sean O’Hair, Fred Couples, Boo Weekley, Mike Weir, Nick Watney and Danny Lee will compete for the $6 million purse.
About the Tiger Woods Foundation - Since its inception in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation has reached an estimated 10 million young people through character development, career exploration, scholarships and grant making programs.ลก Programs developed and supported by the Tiger Woods Foundation all share a similar mission of empowering young people to dream big and to set specific goals to achieve their dreams.
Specific programs of the Foundation include the Tiger Woods Learning Center, a youth-education facility and curriculum based in Anaheim, Calif., and Tiger’s Action Plan, a nationwide character development program based on Earl D. Woods’ book entitled Start Something. Tiger’s Action Plan is a free program for youth 8-17 that addresses three priorities: character education, volunteer service and career exploration. More information on the Tiger Woods Foundation and its programs can be found at www.tigerwoodsfoundation.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 U.S. and around the world. In 2007, the three Tours will compete in approximately 110 events for approximately $340 million in prize money. Tournaments are being held in six countries outside the U.S. and in 36 states. 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 company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
The 2009 AT&T National and host Tiger Woods, will honor the Wounded Warriors on the first tee on Wednesday, July 1, to kick off the official start of the tournament with another exciting patriotic opening ceremony.
Continuing in the tradition of paying tribute to the U.S. Military, several Wounded Warriors will join Tiger Woods on the first tee at 11:00 a.m. as the 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team prepares to descend upon Congressional Country Club to deliver golf balls for the ceremonial first shot. Spectators in attendance will get to hear an exciting play-by-play of the jump. Tournament host Tiger Woods will then welcome Wounded Warriors, Major Ken Dwyer and Staff Sergeant Ramon Padilla, to the first tee to hit the first shot with him, and officially kick off another AT&T National.
Major Dwyer is in the U.S. Army, and currently assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group in Fort Bragg, N.C. Staff Sergeant Padilla, also in the U.S. Army, is currently assigned to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In addition to special performances by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team, Jessica Simpson will show her continued support to the military and sing the National Anthem. Simpson has traveled all over the world to visit and perform for our troops. Most recently, she traveled to Iraq and had the honor of performing for our U.S. troops in Kuwait. Lockheed Martin is the presenting sponsor of the opening event, with Leon Harris, news anchor at WJLA Channel 7, serving as emcee.
In 2007 America’s 41st President, George H.W. Bush hit the ceremonial first shot at the event honoring the U.S. Armed Forces. Last year two children whose parents were actively serving in the military hit the first shot with Fred Couples, which was delivered via special delivery from the 101st Airborne Parachute Demonstration Team.
AT&T* is the title sponsor of the golf tournament and has supported the Tiger Woods Foundation for the last six years.
The AT&T National, held June 30-July 5, will welcome 120 of the PGA TOUR’s finest players at the 7,255-yard Blue Course in Bethesda. Players including Woods, defending champion Anthony Kim, Lucas Glover, Steve Stricker, Sean O’Hair, Fred Couples, Boo Weekley, Mike Weir, Nick Watney and Danny Lee will compete for the $6 million purse.
About the Tiger Woods Foundation - Since its inception in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation has reached an estimated 10 million young people through character development, career exploration, scholarships and grant making programs.ลก Programs developed and supported by the Tiger Woods Foundation all share a similar mission of empowering young people to dream big and to set specific goals to achieve their dreams.
Specific programs of the Foundation include the Tiger Woods Learning Center, a youth-education facility and curriculum based in Anaheim, Calif., and Tiger’s Action Plan, a nationwide character development program based on Earl D. Woods’ book entitled Start Something. Tiger’s Action Plan is a free program for youth 8-17 that addresses three priorities: character education, volunteer service and career exploration. More information on the Tiger Woods Foundation and its programs can be found at www.tigerwoodsfoundation.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 U.S. and around the world. In 2007, the three Tours will compete in approximately 110 events for approximately $340 million in prize money. Tournaments are being held in six countries outside the U.S. and in 36 states. 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 company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
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