Accenture Golf Championship to bring huge sums to the winner
Luke Donald, the defending champion of the Accenture Match Play Championship, is looking to win back the title at the million-dollar tournament. The event is being played to help raise money for charity.
The prestigious World Golf Championship - Accenture Match Play Championship is about to start at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, Arizona, bringing huge sums for the charity
The famous Ritz-Carlton Golf Course, Dove Mountain in Marana, is the proud host of the tournament.
This mega event is in the news for a hefty purse of $8,500,000 and the winner’s share of $1,400,000.
Last year, it was Donald, a 34-year-old Englishman, who won the title, walking away with the handsome figures. He is confident and ready to win the event he has been well versed in.
According to Donald, his current No. 1 position is a bright and motivating factor. He is in a good position to achieve any title, thanks to his impressive ranking.
"The number one ranking is and isn't important. Certainly, it is something to be proud of. But it's the process, the hard work that leads you to it over time that is more rewarding. You put yourself in contention to succeed," Donald said.
The prestigious tournament is scheduled from February 22 to 26. His presence is making the field more impressive and tougher.
Last year was the most successful season for the British, but his performance in 2012 has been below average.
He has not won any tournament since January. However, he proved his mettle by winning the money lists ranking on the PGA and the European Tour.
Nevertheless, after the completion of the last season, he has been unable to meet his own scoring standards.
There are a total of 64 top golfers heading for the title in Arizona. A tough and appealing game is expected due to the presence of competitive golfers from across the world.
The tournament is best known for fund-raising among other things. Recently, Rocco Bene, the Tournament Chairman, is actively involved in promoting the five-day event
Bene's interest in the event has helped the officials promote the sport at a larger scale.
He increased the ticket sales by venturing with 22 Fry's Food Stores and almost dozen Costco Wholesale stores.
"It's pure revenue-sharing. Through a contract with the PGA, we do the ticket sales and program advertising," Bene said.
He added, "Reach the masses. It is a great charitable connection for the stores and both companies are donating back 100 percent of ticket sales".
Implementing such effective means to promote the ticket sale will definitely increase the popularity of the tournament as well.
A huge crowd is expected at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Course, Dove Mountain Marana in Arizona.
Similarly, there are several other players in the field who are willing to become the champion of the event. The WGC tournaments are big, but the Accenture Match Championship is going huge this year.
Most of the top-10 players are arriving at Arizona. This is the appealing factor for the tournament, but on the other hand, it is also making other events less competitive.
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