MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Waterloo, Ontario - With the holiday season around the corner Manulife LPGA Classic has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2015 Manulife LPGA Classic. The tournament is also offering special holiday ticket packages with an upgraded public ticket option and access to the clubhouse. This is just one of many enhancements fans will see next year at the tournament which takes place at Whistle Bear Golf Club outside of Cambridge on June 3-7, 2015.
"For the first time ever, our holiday ticket package includes Champions Club tickets for sale to the public, while supplies last," said Milaina Wright, Tournament Director of the Manulife LPGA Classic. "This new ticket option allows exclusive access to the newly renovated clubhouse featuring upgraded food and beverage. We are extremely excited to offer a clubhouse experience to our spectators in 2015 but there are only a limited number of these tickets so we encourage our guests to get them before they are sold out."
Moving into its fourth year, with Manulife as title sponsor, the Manulife LPGA Classic previously announced the move to a new course and a new tournament director. Another exciting addition to the 2015 Manulife LPGA classic is the unveiling of a new tournament logo.
Over its first three years at Grey Silo, the tournament attracted more than 184,000 spectators making it one of the most well attended events on the LPGA Tour. The event continues to receive rave reviews from spectators, volunteers, and players and next year will reach new fans across southern Ontario including the Cambridge area.
"Every time we come here, we just feel so welcomed and everyone is very supportive of golf," said Inbee Park, 2014 champion. "When you have that many people cheering and that many people watching you play, it definitely helps you drive the ball better and putt better. It's a good environment and always a lot of fun!"
"Players, fans and volunteers will again see world-class golfers perform on an elite course," said Marianne Harrison, Senior Executive Vice President & General Manager Canadian Division at Manulife. "The best golfers are coming to Waterloo Region and to Whistle Bear: a private course with a link-style landscape that will demand the most from our players and deliver an exciting tournament to all of our guests."
Tickets are now available for purchase online at manulifeclassic.ca. Holiday specials on Any Day and Champions Club tickets start at only $49. For more information, visit manulifeclassic.ca.
About the Manulife LPGA Classic
The Manulife LPGA Classic is back for its fourth year on the LPGA Tour and will feature a standard eligibility field of 144 players, 72 holes of stroke play and a purse of USD$1.5 million. The tournament will take place June 3-7, 2015, at Whistle Bear Golf Club in Cambridge, Ontario. For more information, please visit: manulifeclassic.ca. Follow us on Twitter: @ManulifeClassic.
About Manulife
Manulife is a leading Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. We operate as John Hancock in the U.S. and as Manulife in other parts of the world. We provide strong, reliable, trustworthy and forward-thinking solutions for our customers' significant financial decisions. Our international network of employees, agents and distribution partners offers financial protection and wealth management products and services to millions of clients. We also provide asset management services to institutional customers. Funds under management by Manulife and its subsidiaries were approximately C$663 billion (US$591 billion) as at September 30, 2014.
Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife can be found on the Internet at manulife.com
About Whistle Bear Golf Club
Whistle Bear Golf Club re-opened its clubhouse in July 2014 after a substantial rebuild. With a distinct emphasis on family membership and participation, Whistle Bear has a unique plan to develop into a multi-sport facility; family-friendly and strongly rooted in the community. Unlike traditional clubs, Whistle Bear has no initiation fee and offers an exceptional experience in terms of hospitality and Earth to Table cuisine. For more information please visit whistlebear.ca.
About Sports Properties International
As owner of the Manulife LPGA Classic, Sports Properties International was created to provide an environment where communities and spectacular sporting events can come together, connected by a common interest. Sports Properties International can be found on the internet at spint.ca.
About Bruno Event Team
Bruno Event Team (BET) is a Birmingham, Alabama-based sports marketing and event management company formed in 1996 by Ronald Bruno and Gene Hallman. Bruno Event Team is experienced in all facets of event management, employing a year-round staff of 70+ employees in nine offices around the United States and Canada. Bruno Event Team Services each client with expertise in strategic planning, marketing, advertising, public and media relations, ticket and merchandise sales, sponsor relations, hospitality consulting, event operations, event financial planning/accounting, and volunteer coordination.brunoeventteam.com for additional information.
Media Contacts:
Lisa Collins
Public Relations & Partnerships Manager
Manulife LPGA Classic
519-884-5742
lisa@manulifeclassic.ca
Ainka Jess
Media Relations Consultant
Manulife
416-434-0635
ainka_jess@manulife.com
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