Oct. 5, 2010
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - Attendees of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and UNLV Rebel fans and alumni alike, are invited to experience the Rebel Ranch from Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Sunday, Oct. 24 at TPC Summerlin during the PGA TOUR event's tournament week.
The Rebel Ranch is a UNLV-branded hospitality area on the 18th fairway that offers an up-close view of the finishing hole with indoor and outdoor seating options. Rebel Ranch, presented by CenturyLink, Coca-Cola, Desert Toyota and MillerCoors, will be available to supporters Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Sunday, Oct. 24, with special UNLV Athletics and alumni programming taking place on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are $30 per day with proceeds benefitting the UNLV Alumni Association, the Rebel Athletic Fund and the Shriners Hospitals for Children. A ticket to the Rebel Ranch includes entrance into the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open and VIP access to the Rebel Ranch tent area and its programming for the day. Drink and food specials will be available for purchase inside the tent.
Events Include:
Wednesday, Oct. 20: UNLV Men's Golf Day 12:30 p.m.: Celebrate the UNLV men's golf team national championship years and meet the UNLV Rebels on the PGA TOUR with a round table discussion hosted by Jack Sheehan accompanied by Bill Lunde, Chris Riley, and UNLV men's golf head coach Dwaine Knight.
Thursday, Oct. 21: Youth Soccer Day Hosted by UNLV Head Men's Soccer Coach Rich Ryerson All Las Vegas soccer families are invited to Youth Soccer Day hosted by UNLV men's soccer head coach Rich Ryerson. Following the tournament, Coach Ryerson will host a youth clinic at 5 p.m. Kids ages 12 and under get in free to Rebel Ranch on this day. Any other day, admission to Rebel Ranch for kids 12 and under is $10.
Friday, Oct. 22: UNLV Students Day The first 250 UNLV students at the gate will receive complimentary admission to Rebel Ranch by showing their Rebel Card. All students thereafter will receive complimentary admission to the Rebel Ranch with the purchase of a grounds ticket: $15 in advance, or $20 at the gate, by presenting their Rebel Card. In the afternoon, meet UNLV men's golf head coach Dwaine Knight at the Rebel Ranch and sign up to win an hour golf clinic with Coach Knight.
Saturday, Oct. 23: UNLV Alumni Association Noon: Meet and greet with former UNLV student-athletes and UNLV alumni.
Sunday, Oct. 24: "Get Your Reb On" with UNLV Coaches 2 p.m.: Meet and greet with UNLV coaches, including UNLV men's basketball head coach Lon Kruger, Athletics Director Jim Livengood and UNLV cheerleaders and Rebel Girls. Participate in games and a raffle inside the Rebel Ranch.
To purchase tickets to the Rebel Ranch, visit www.jtshrinersopen.com. Click on the "Buy Tickets" button at the bottom of the page and choose the "Rebel Ranch" option.
The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is Oct. 17 - 24, 2010 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, 1680 Village Center Circle. For more information, visit www.jtshrinersopen.com or call 702.589.4949.
About The 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open: The 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is the ongoing commitment between Timberlake and Shriners Hospitals for Children® to continue the tradition of a PGA TOUR event in Las Vegas. The collaboration between Shriners Hospitals for Children® as Title Sponsor and Host, along with Celebrity Host Justin Timberlake, creates a truly unique and world-class event for players and fans alike. A variety of well-known golfers will participate in the competition and help support the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children®, while enjoying the signature flair that Las Vegas has to offer. The 2010 tournament is October 18-24 at the TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children®: Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment regardless of the patients' ability to pay.
About the PGA TOUR: The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to expand the PGA TOUR so as to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining our commitment to charity and integrity to the game. In 2010, the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour collectively consist of more than 100 events staged in 34 states and in 12 countries outside of the U.S.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the PGA TOUR and its tournaments have given nearly $1.5 billion in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR's Web site address is www.pgatour.com and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
