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Video: Couples & Armour III talk about the Final Round

2010-02-23T15:26:00Z

Armour III Posts Final Round 61

2010-02-14T21:44:00Z

Tommy Armour III posted a final round 61 and gave Fred Couples a strong challenge for the title. Armour set a new tournament and course record. "I played well... didn't miss too many shots... played solid," said Armour. "Any course sets up well if you're driving it well, hitting good irons and put goods. It's the truth, you adapt to the course."

Naples Daily News Amateur Qualifier

2010-02-08T23:10:00Z

Four flight winners from the Monday Amateur Qualifier received official pro-am spots with defending champion Loren Roberts on Wed, Feb. 10.

Flight Winners
•    1st Flight: Mike Walsh – 67
•    2nd Flight: Dr. Peter Sesen – 68
•    3rd Flight: Don Decareau – 72
•    4th Flight: Henry Hobaica – 74

Second Place - $100 Fleming’s Gift Certificate
•    1st Flight: Pierre LaBarge
•    2nd Flight: Bob Morse
•    3rd Flight: Greg Hunter
•    4th Flight: Bob McDonald

Closest to the Pin #2 - $100 Golf Galaxy Gift Certificate
•    Dave Neil

Closest to the Pin #15 - $100 Sam Snead’s Tavern Gift Certificate
•    Pierre LaBarge

Long Drive #18 - $100 Lumpy’s Gift Certificate
•    Jim Murphy

Fifth Third Bank Customers Given Free Access to Final Round

2010-01-29T15:14:00Z

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Naples, FL – Fifth Third Bank customers will want to mark their calendars for Sunday, February 14. That date is the final round of the 2010 ACE Group Classic and it is also “Fifth Third Bank Sunday.”

All Fifth Third Bank ATM or credit card holders will receive free admission to the final round on Sunday, February 14 by presenting their card at the main gate. Tickets are regularly $25 at the gate. The ACE Group Classic will take place at The Quarry, February 8 – 14.

“For the last six years, Fifth Third Bank has proudly supported The ACE Group Classic,” said David Call, President and CEO of Fifth Third Bank (South Florida). “We recognize the economic lift this event gives our local economy. We appreciate our valued customers, and we hope they will join us on Fifth Third Bank Sunday for a great day of golf.”

“We are very thankful for Fifth Third Bank and their continued support of The ACE Group Classic,” said Tournament Director Jason Camp. “Their sponsorship of Fifth Third Bank Sunday will allow their customers the opportunity to experience the final day of the tournament for free by showing their cards at the admissions gate. Considering the dramatic finishes we’ve had the past the past six years, we expect it to be an exciting day for everyone involved.”

Last year, Loren Roberts made birdies on three of the final four holes on Sunday, including the 18th, to win by one stroke. In 2004 and 2008, the tournament ended in a sudden death playoff. In 2005 and 2007, the champions made birdies on the final holes to secure their wins, and in 2006 Roberts won his other Naples title by one stroke after a final round battle versus two-time champion Hale Irwin.

The ACE Group Classic will once again feature one of the top fields on the Champions Tour. There are currently 35 past PGA TOUR and Champions Tour major champions committed, totaling 94 major championships.

Loren Roberts Talks About The Quarry from Media Day

2010-01-08T15:06:00Z

ACE Group Classic Partners With Susan G. Komen SW Florida Affiliate

2009-12-04T17:10:00Z

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Naples, FL – The ACE Group Classic is partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida Affiliate to offer an exclusive ticket package with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the local affiliate. In addition, Susan G. Komen will bring Komen On the Go, a mobile community education and outreach tour to The ACE Group Classic. Komen On the Go will provide life-saving breast health messages through the use of its pink interactive trailers. The ACE Group Classic takes place at The Golf Lodge at The Quarry, February 8 – 14.

“The Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate is thrilled to be working with The ACE Group Classic,” said Miriam Ross, Executive Director Komen SW FL Affiliate. “We are truly appreciative of their commitment to our vision of a world without breast cancer. The Affiliate is proud to say that seventy-five percent of the funds the Affiliate receives from this promotion will stay here in Southwest Florida and remainder will be applied to the Komen national ground breaking research program.

The ACE Group Classic has developed a special ticket offer to help raise funds for Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida. The package, valued at over $100, is being sold for $65 by phone and online. The offer contains:

•    Two daily tickets for The ACE Group Classic
•    $25 gift certificate for Pinchers Crab Shack
•    Limited edition Susan G Komen SW FL/ACE Group Classic hat
•    Three-ball sleeve of Susan G Komen SW FL/ACE Group Classic Titleist Balls
•    Susan G. Komen for the Cure pin

“Breast cancer has personally affected my family and many others. We are happy as a tournament to join the fight,” said Tournament Director Jason Camp.

Komen On the Go was launched in 2004 and has expanded based on its widespread success. Komen On the Go aims to engage all generations in the fight against breast cancer by providing them with a better education about breast health and breast cancer. This nationwide initiative is a fun, hands-on learning experience that will engage people in our community.

Fans can purchase the special Susan G. Komen for the Cure SW FL ticket package at www.acegroupclassic.com or by calling (239) 593-3900.