The 89th PGA Championship event information:

Location:  Southern Hills Country Club-- Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Date: August 6-12, 2007

Background information on the Southern Hills Country Club:
·    designed by Perry Maxwell in 1936,
·    No. 15 among Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.”
·    hosted five significant national championships – the 1946 U.S. Women’s Amateur, 1953 U.S. Junior Amateur, 1961 U.S. Senior Amateur, 1965 U.S. Amateur and the 1987 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur

Quotes on the upcoming PGA Championship 2007 venue

“Southern Hills Country Club has a rich history as one of our nation’s most respected sites for major championship golf,” said PGA of America President Jack Connelly. “Our previous three PGA Championships at Southern Hills have each produced some of the most memorable moments in golf. We look forward to returning the Championship to Southern Hills and to the greater Tulsa area - a region of some of the greatest golf fans anywhere.”

“Southern Hills Country Club is honored to have been selected as the site of the 2007 PGA Championship,” said John B. Johnson Jr., President of Southern Hills Country Club. “In so doing, Southern Hills continues its long tradition of hosting major championship golf tournaments. We are proud to once again showcase our golf course, facilities, and the City of Tulsa to golf fans everywhere.”

Volunteer Information for the 2007 PGA Championship
If you want to volunteer and contribute to the success of this event you can! The Volunteer Fee which covers the uniform required is $165, plus sales tax.

Volunteers have these benefits:
·    a volunteer uniform
·    a copy of the official 89th PGA Championship Journal
·    food and water vouchers
·    off-site parking and shuttle service to the event
·    a Volunteer Badge—this is for your admission for each day of the event (from Monday to Sunday) and it will also give you access to the Wanamaker Club. The Wanamaker club will be a furnished and air-conditioned pavilion for your relaxation during the championship.

In return, as a volunteer you should contribute at least 16 hours of assistance to the event, but you should also be able to help with committee needs all throughout the event itself.
In order to volunteer you should be at least 22 years old by August 6, 2007.

August 6-12, 2007 PGA Championship Event Schedule

Monday and Tuesday
Monday and Tuesday Daily Grounds Tickets will let you get autographs from your ideal golf players as well as take pictures with them during the rounds of practice. Ticket prices are at $30 plus tax.

Wednesday
The final practice round is on Wednesday. Ticket prices are also at $30 plus tax.

Thursday
The first Championship Round takes place on Thursday. You’ll be able to witness the entire PGA Championship field. Ticket prices are at $85 plus tax.

Friday
Before the cut for the 3rd and Final Rounds, on Friday you’ll be able to see the complete field for the PGA Championship. Ticket prices are at $95 plus tax.

Saturday
Saturday is the 3rd Round of the PGA Championship where the prime players compete for the Rodman Wanamaker Trophy. Ticket prices are at $105 plus tax.

Sunday
Sunday is the Final Round of the PGA Championship. The Rodman Wanamaker Trophy will be awarded to the 89th PGA Champion. Ticket prices are at $115 plus tax.