The Merrill Lynch Shootout congratulates Deborah Purnell of Ft. Myers for winning the 2006 British Open Fantasy Challenge. After four intense days of competition, Deborah's team earned $2.35 million in British Open winnings as she narrowly defeated a competitive field. For her efforts, Deborah has won two weekly passes to the Merrill Lynch Shootout along with select Shootout merchandise. Congratulations Deborah!

Alf's Golf Shop, Naples has partnered with the Merrill Lynch Shootout to become the exclusive ticket retailer of the 2006 Merrill Lynch Shootout. Each tournament ticket will now serve as a 10% discount coupon valid towards any Alf's Golf Shop purchase of $50 or more. Offer valid November 12th - December 31, 2006. (Manufacturer restrictions apply)

Beginning September 5th, visit Alf's Golf Shop to purchase your daily, weekly, or A Taste of WCI ticket package! Alf's is a full service golf equipment retailer located at the corner of Airport Rd. and Immokalee Rd. Call Alf's at (239) 254-1344.  

Media Day - September 1st

The Merrill Lynch Shootout Media Day is fast approaching and that means - Player Commitments! Stay tuned on September 1st as the 2006 Merrill Lynch Shootout field begins to take shape. With Tournament Host Greg Norman, LPGA superstar Annika Sorenstam, and fan favorite Fred Couples already in the field, these exciting player announcements will only add to what will be the Shootout's greatest field to date!

Ticket Sales Begin - September 5th

Tickets for the 2006 Merrill Lynch Shootout officially go on sale Tuesday, September 5th. Don't miss your chance to witness the PGA TOUR's only Southwest Florida stop, November 8-12. For tickets call 888-66-SHARK or visit www.mlshootout.com.

A Taste of WCI - Advance Reservations!

For the third year in a row, the Merrill Lynch Shootout has partnered with WCI Communities, Inc. and is offering its greatest value ever with A Taste of WCI. The response has been overwhelming and the 2006 A Taste of WCI may once again sell out before the tournament's first ball is teed up! This year's package includes 48 golf vouchers, 8 All Day golf vouchers, Greg Norman Collection and Ritz-Carlton discounts, and much more! Reserve yours today!

Golf's final major championship of the 2006 season is upon us and the Merrill Lynch Shootout would like to provide its loyal fans the opportunity to join in the excitement by competing in our PGA Championship Fantasy Challenge. Have a stake in the action as the world's best battle the historic grounds of Medinah Country Club. As always, the Fantasy Challenge will offer tremendous Merrill Lynch Shootout prizes!

Here's how to play:

1. Select Five (5) players from this year's PGA Championship field.
   • http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/2006/players/
   • At least One (1) must be a past champion of the Merrill Lynch Shootout:www.mlshootout.com/champions.php
2. Once you have selected your Five (5) Fantasy Team members, please e-mail them to Rob.Hartman@gwse.com
• Teams must be received no later then Wednesday, August 16
3. Upon the conclusion of the championship, the Fantasy Team earning the most money and having at least three players make the cut will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, a blind draw will determine the winner.
4. One lucky winner will be announced in the September edition of the Merrill Lynch Shootout Newsletter and will receive Two (2) Weekly Tickets to the 2006 Merrill Lynch Shootout.

Best of luck and be sure to cheer on your team!