Lorena Ochoa, Mexico's most successful and decorated professional golfer, will participate in the Mayakoba Golf Classic's Wednesday Pro-Am when Mexico's Only PGA TOUR Event celebrates its Fifth Anniversary February 23-27, 2011, in Playa del Carmen.

This will mark the first time Ochoa will visit the Mayakoba Golf Classic. While her exact tee time is yet to be determined, the four-time LPGA Player of the Year will play Wednesday morning, February 23, at El Camaleón Golf Club.

"This is a great honor to have Lorena join us for this special fifth-year celebration," says Mayakoba Golf Classic Tournament Director Larson Segerdahl. "Not only does she represent the very best in the game of golf, but she represents the very best of Mexico and shares our passion for growing the game of golf."

In five years, the Mayakoba Golf Classic has established itself as one of the finest events on the PGA TOUR and its Wednesday Pro-Am is considered one of the top golf experiences in all of Mexico. Ochoa's participation now even further elevates the stature of the Pro-Am event and will enhance the experience for all amateurs.

"I am so excited to finally be able to be part of this event," says Ochoa. "I have heard so many great things about it that I cannot wait longer to be there. Besides this, El Camaleón at Mayakoba is one of my favorite courses in México."

Ochoa retired from the LPGA on April 23, 2010, after holding the No.1 spot in the LPGA Rankings as the best player in the world for three consecutive years. In her eight years on the LPGA Tour, she won 27 times and was among the top three 63 times. She finished among the top-10 an incredible 108 times in the 172 tournaments in which she competed. She was also a collegiate standout at the University of Arizona, where she won a record seven consecutive tournaments.

In November of last year, Ochoa partnered with Greg Norman, designer of El Camaleón Golf Club, to jointly design championship and resort golf courses worldwide. To start this historic partnership, the two golf superstars have contacted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in hopes of being selected to co-design the golf course that will host the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.

Fans wishing to attend the Mayakoba Golf Classic Pro-Am to see Ochoa in action will have several options to do so.

While the Mayakoba Golf Classic’s Wednesday Pro-Am is traditionally not open to the public, tournament officials will grant access to the Wednesday event to any individual possessing a ticket for any other day of the Mayakoba Golf Classic (Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday).

Additionally, any fans who have not yet purchased a daily ticket will be able to do so at the gate on Wednesday, Feb. 23. All tickets will also be honored for the day originally indicated on the ticket.

General admission tickets cost $100 pesos.

Tequila El Viejo Luis Fiesta Club, El Camino Nextel and La Terraza hospitality venues will not be open for service on Wednesday, Feb. 23. However, all other concession stands will be open and available with food and beverage for purchase.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting the tournament web site www.MayakobaGolfClassic.com or by calling +52 (984) 877-2380 in Mexico. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mayakoba Golf Classic tournament office located adjacent to the El Camaleón clubhouse inside Mayakoba.

All individuals planning to attend the Mayakoba Golf Classic must park their vehicles in the tournament's official public parking lot which is located immediately in front of the Mayakoba property on the west side of Federal Highway 307. From there, all spectators will be shuttled to the tournament's main entrance located inside the Mayakoba property at "El Pueblito."

Public parking is free.

From Playa del Carmen, proceed north on the highway and pass Mayakoba. Then approximately ½ mile after the resort's main entrance, make a U-turn immediately after passing the Pemex gas station. Then follow signs and turn right into the Mayakoba parking lot.

From Cancun, proceed south on the highway towards Playa del Carmen and follow signs directing you to the tournament's general parking lot which is located just after the Pemex gas station at kilometer #299.

Only vehicles displaying the following parking credentials can access the event via the resort's main entrance: VIP, Lot 5, Lot 7 or Lot 11.

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