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Dennis Newell [L] and Bob Holert [C] talk with Bruce King after Friday’s program.
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Bob Holert introduced well known local sportscaster Bruce King as the BBRC featured speaker. Bruce is a member of Sahalee Country Club, the home of the NEC Invitational from August 19-25, 2002. Sahalee was the site of the 80th PGA Golf Championship in 1998 and, at the bequest of many players, the PGA will be the home of the World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational from August 19-25, 2002. This is another major tournament for the Pacific Northwest. The World Golf Championships comprise four different events, the Accenture Match Play Championship, the American Express Stroke Play Championship, The EMC2 Team Play Championship, and the NEC Invitational Play.
The event will feature the U.S. and international teams from the President’s Cup, the U.S. Rider Cup Team, and the top 12 players from the European Rider Cup Points List. Approximately 70-75 top players are expected to participate, with the winner taking home $1.2 million. Bruce’s pick for the best place to watch on the course is what will be the 17th hole and which is now hole #8 on the north course at Sahalee.
Bruce solicited volunteers for the event – 900 will be needed. The word “volunteer,” however, is somewhat of a euphemism, as volunteers will pay $125 each for the honor of volunteering on the course. If you are interested, you can sign up by calling 425-869-2202.
Otherwise, tickets will go on sale at $210 and up, with a number of corporate hospitality opportunities ranging in price from $20,000 to $125,000.
Bruce finished by stating that money will be donated to the First Tee local and national initiatives. First Tee is a program which introduces children, who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity, to the game of golf. There is a First Tee Initiative in the Seattle area.
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