| News Archive |
 | In 293rd Start, Gay Gets First Victory | Posted: February 24, 2008 | Brian Gay's 8-year-old daughter had it on good authority that her father would earn his first PGA TOUR victory Sunday. | |
| Final Round Notebook | Posted: February 24, 2008 | Brian Gay's victory was his first on the PGA TOUR in 293 starts as a professional. | |
| Gay Zooms Out To Five-Shot Lead | Posted: February 23, 2008 | The only Mexican left in the Mayakoba Golf Classic, Esteban Toledo embraced the attention of his countrymen and gave them plenty to cheer with a 7-under 63 on Saturday. | |
| Third-Round Notebook | Posted: February 23, 2008 | The 15-under-par 195 total for 54-hole leader Brian Gay matches K.J. Choi (Sony Open in Hawaii) for low first 54 on the PGA TOUR in 2008. Last year's 54-hole leader Fred Funk posted an identical 195 total. | |
| Merrick Keeps Lead, Price Moves Into Contention | Posted: February 22, 2008 | Nick Price came to the Riviera Maya feeling good about his retooled swing. Having given up on trying to launch the ball higher, he'd already seen immediate results. | |
| Second-Round Notebook | Posted: February 22, 2008 | The 18- and 36-hole leader John Merrick continued his strong play Friday with his second consecutive bogey-free round, posting a 2-under-par 68. He was tied for seventh through 36 holes last year and finished tied for 48th. | |
| Merrick Quietly Takes Lead At Mayakoba Golf Classic | Posted: February 21, 2008 | While Greg Norman and John Daly were garnering more attention for their first-round performances at the PGA TOUR's Mayakoba Golf Classic, John Merrick quietly took the lead by one shot over three players. | |
| First-Round Notebook | Posted: February 21, 2008 | First-round leader John Merrick tied his career low on the PGA TOUR with a 6-under-par 64 on Thursday. Merrick shot an identical 64 last year in the first round at the Mayakoba Golf Classic en route to a tie for 48th finish. | |
| Players Focused On Second Mayakoba Golf Classic | Posted: February 12, 2008 | The field for this year's edition of the Mayakoba Golf Classic will once again produce an interesting mix of competitors as the PGA TOUR focuses on the Cancún and Riviera Maya regions February 20-24 at El Camaleón Golf Club at Mayakoba. | |
| Jose Coceres Leads Early Group Of International
Commitments | Posted: February 3, 2008 | As the PGA TOUR prepares to return to Mexico for another edition of the Mayakoba Golf Classic, enrollment for the Open Qualifying Tournament is now underway. | |
| Jose Coceres Leads Early Group Of International
Commitments | Posted: January 30, 2008 | Argentina's Jose Coceres will return to compete in the Mayakoba Golf Classic and leads a group of Latin American, Spanish and Mexican competitors who are preparing for the second edition of this historic championship. | |
| Three PGA Championship Winners Commit | Posted: January 24, 2008 | Three former PGA Championship winners entered the field today for the second edition of the Mayakoba Golf Classic to be held February 20-24 at El Camaleón Golf Club at Mayakoba. | |
| Greg Norman Announces Intentions To Compete | Posted: January 15, 2008 | Hall of Fame member Greg Norman announced his intentions to compete in the second edition of the Mayakoba Golf Classic which will be contested February 18-24 at the Mayakoba resort. | |
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John Daly, Nick Price, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castaño & Bubba Watson commit to 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic | Posted: December 13, 2007 | Fan favorite Daly, Hall of Famer Price, and 2007 tournament champion Fred Funk highlight the list of early commitments. | |
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Tickets On Sale December 12 For Mexico's Only PGA Tour Event | Posted: December 12, 2007 | Fred Funk is prepared to defend his title and tickets for the second edition of the Mayakoba Golf Classic to be held February 18-24, 2008 at El Camaleon Golf Club at the Mayakoba resort will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, December 12. | |
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Mayakoba Golf Classic Donates $225,000 to Charities | Posted: December 12, 2007 | The primary charities for the Mayakoba Golf Classic are the Lorena Ochoa Foundation, City of Joy, Angel Notion, Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen and Cancun, the Mexican Caribbean Golf Courses Association and DIF. | |
| Golf PARa Todos Launches With Tremendous Success And Support | Posted: October 26, 2007 | With rave reviews from all involved, the first installment of the Mayakoba Golf Classic's community golf program, Golf PARa Todos, was a smashing success. | |
| Kang Comes From Six Shots Back To Win Mayakoba Junior Golf Classic | Posted: October 9, 2007 | Jeffrey Kang of Fullerton, Calif., fired a final-round 5-under-par 65 to come from six shots behind and capture the Boys Division title at the inaugural Mayakoba Junior Golf Classic Golf. | |
| AJGA To Conduct First Open Event In México At El Camaleón | Posted: August 13, 2007 | For the first time in the American Junior Golf Association's 29-year history, with the support of the PGA TOUR's Mayakoba Golf Classic, the Association will conduct an AJGA Open event outside of the United States or Canada. | |
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About Mayakoba |
| Mayakoba is situated just south of Cancún on México's prized Caribbean coast - the Riviera Maya. A mere 40-minute drive from the towering hotels of Cancún visitors will discover a completely different experience. Here, nestled in a lush natural paradise, lies Mayakoba, a truly unique resort destination. Mayakoba is comprised of five luxury hotels, each featuring a range of culinary and spa experiences. An 18 hole Greg Norman championship golf course, El Camaleón, managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, offers players an ever-changing terrain that moves gracefully from mangroves to the sea. Created to harmonize with the unspoiled tropical forest, Mayakoba is connected with a series of lagoons enabling guests to wander effortlessly from place to place through the resort using the "lanchas" (covered boats) as well as a network of trails. Mayakoba, a luxury destination like no other where you are immersed in unspoiled natural beauty and the mysteries of an ancient civilization. |
| About OHL |
| Based in Madrid, OHL has 12,926 employees and an impressive average yearly growth rate of 16.6% since 2002. In 2006, its net sales amounted to 3.3 billion Euros. At the same time, OHL is strongly committed to environmental responsibility and in 2003 produced its first Sustainable Development Report. As Juan-Miguel Villar Mir, the chairman of the board of directors and the author of the report, noted, mindful attention to the long-term health of the environment creates a "virtuous circle" that benefits the company, its clients and the globe. OHL's ecological diligence has served it well in México, where strong government regulations are enforced to protect the environment. A presence in México since 1980, OHL employs 800 people there and has built highways, bridges, hotels and hospitals. The tourism complex at Mayakoba, which will eventually include two or three golf courses and six luxury hotels, is OHL's most ambitious hospitality project to date. |
| About Greg Norman Production Company |
| The Greg Norman Production Company (GNPC), a subsidiary of Great White Shark Enterprises, is devoted to event management and sports marketing. In addition to the PGA TOUR's Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancún, the GNPC operates the PGA TOUR-sanctioned Merrill Lynch Shootout. The GNPC prides itself on producing events and marketing initiatives that not only reflect the discerning standards of its namesake, but of its clients as well. Through its myriad relationships within golf, media and event industries, the GNPC is fully capable of providing its clients with a wide spectrum of services that will seamlessly build brand equity and generate a unique marketing and or hospitality medium. |
| About El Camaleón Golf Club |
| El Camaleón Golf Course at the Mayakoba resort is Greg Norman's latest masterwork. The 7,039-yard layout is unique - not just to México but to the entire world of golf. The course bends through three distinct landscapes--mangrove jungles, limestone canals and stunning, oceanfront stretches of sand. El Camaleón incorporates a cenote, a massive underground cavern, into the heart of the opening fairway. The handsome, Mayan influenced clubhouse that rises above the 18th green will feature a fine dining room with stunning views over the course. The adjoining practice facility and driving range are of international caliber. With Mayakoba's unique system of lagoons, golfers will be able to step out of their rooms and into a boat, which will ferry them directly to the first tee. El Camaleón Golf Course is managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. |
| About Golf PARa Todos |
| Golf FORE Everyone aims to create a fun-filled, diverse and educational program that teaches about the game of golf and its ideals. The program encourages active participation in the game as a participant and as a fan, and facilitates the integration of golf into the lives of all those within the community. Golf PARa Todos is a community program presented and created by the Mayakoba Golf Classic.
The inaugural installment of Golf PARa Todos was held in October 2007 at El Camaleón Golf Club in Playa del Carmen. A monthly program, Golf PARa Todos is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of golf skill or knowledge. For more information, visit www.GolfParaTodos.org.
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| Media Contacts |
The Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancún is dedicated to assisting the media in covering this historic event. For more information on press releases, press conferences or attending the event, please contact the Mayakoba Golf Classic's media directors: Lee Patterson (USA) or Elisa Gaudet (Mexico and Latin America).
Lee Patterson
Media Director
Greg Norman Production Company
(704) 553-4790
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Elisa Gaudet
Founder, Executive Golf International
Latin America Media Director
NYC office: (646) 678-5747
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Schedule of Events |
Wed | Pro-Am Competition |
Thu | First Round* |
Fri | Second Round* |
Sat | Third Round* |
Sun | Final Round* |
*Broadcast: GOLF CHANNEL |
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El Camaleón Golf Club |
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El Camaleón is aptly named for its diverse layout and ever-changing landscape, which bends through tropical jungles, dense mangroves and oceanfront stretches. |
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