PGA TOUR teams up with "America Supports You" to help U.S. troops and their families

LUTZ, FL

Underscoring the PGA TOUR's long-standing commitment to give back, the TOUR's TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz, FL, will conduct fundraising for U.S. troops and their families as part of America Supports You (ASY) - a nationwide program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense that recognizes citizens' support for military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad.

ASY fundraising activities at TPC Tampa Bay will include a charity golf tournament, lunch, dinner, a silent auction, guest speakers, and music on December 15, 2007 at 11:30am. The cost per foursome will be $500.00 or $150.00 for a single.

Proceeds raised at TPC Tampa Bay as well as 22 other TPCs across the country will be distributed equally to five outstanding beneficiaries:

Homes For Our Troops - A non-profit organization supported by TOUR player Phil Mickelson that adapts or builds new homes for accessibility for servicemen and women returning to America with serious injuries and disabilities.
Special Operations Warrior Foundation - A non-profit organization supported by TOUR Player Phil Mickelson dedicated to providing free college scholarships and educational counseling to the children of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations personnel lost in performance of their duty.
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund - A non-profit organization supported by TOUR player Rory Sabbatini that provides financial support for the families of military personnel lost in performance of their duty.
Wounded Warrior Project - A non-profit group supported by TOUR player Frank Lickliter that provides unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of servicemen and women severely injured in the line of duty.
Naval Special Warfare Foundation - A non-profit group supported by TOUR Player Jerry Kelly dedicated to providing educational and motivational support, promoting health and welfare programs for the Naval Special Warfare community, and perpetuating the history and heritage of the U.S. Naval Commandos.
Operation Home Front - A non-profit organization supported by TOUR Player Corey Pavin that provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home.

Allison Barber, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Internal Communications and Public Liaison, said of the program, "We are very appreciative to the PGA TOUR, TPCs and PGA TOUR players for their hard work, generosity and support of our troops. This extraordinary effort will go a long way toward assisting members of the U.S. military both here and abroad."

TPC Tampa Bay is located at 5300 West Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz, Florida 33558. To participate in the America Supports You Charity Golf Event or for more information, please call 813-949-0090, ext. 207.