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 thanks to the support of the Southwest Florida golf community, the 2004 and 2005 A Taste of WCI sold out before the tournament's first ball was teed up!

Although tickets do not officially go on sale until September 5th, the Merrill Lynch Shootout wants to make sure that its loyal patrons don't miss out on another tremendous A Taste of WCI package. This year's package will include two additional courses, Golden Hills and Lost Key. Effective immediately, the Merrill Lynch Shootout tournament office will be accepting advance reservations for the 2006 A Taste of WCI. A limited supply is available, so be sure to act fast and call now to reserve yours today! Your credit card will not be charged until late August when the packages are mailed out.

For the same low price of $100 (plus a $3.00 handling fee) this year's A Taste of WCI will include:

• One (1) Weekly Grounds Ticket to the Merrill Lynch Shootout (Nov. 8-12):
  • Five individual daily tickets
• One (1) A Taste of WCI booklet which includes:
  • GOLF VOUCHERS
    • Forty-eight (48) golf vouchers allowing you to play 12 WCI Championship courses (four vouchers for each course) for cart fee only. Cart fees range from $25 - $45 depending on the course and the time of year. Call 48 hrs in advance to make a tee time.
    • Participating courses are as follows:

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A Taste of WCI benefits!

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WCI Communities, Inc. and Tee Times USA have teamed up to provide the ultimate Taste of WCI Stay N' Play Golf Package for Taste of WCI customers. Now through September 30, 2006, you can reserve your custom two night and three round package by calling 1-800-476-5253. Your package includes:

• Three rounds of golf. First round (Day one) at Venetian Golf & River Club; second round (Day Two) at Waterlefe Golf River Club and third round (Day three) at Club Renaissance.
• Two nights of accommodations with the first night at the Holiday Inn Venice and the second night at The Resort and Club at Little Harbor in Ruskin, Fla., on the island of Bahia Beach along the south shore of Tampa Bay. This resort offers quiet beachfront relaxation, games, great food and waterfront sunsets.

Rate is per person and includes accommodations based on double occupancy, green fees, cart fees and all taxes. Your Taste of WCI vouchers will be required upon check-in at each club. Tee Times USA can also customize your package. Reservations may be made 30 days prior to play date.

As the summer heats up, the world's best will attempt to conquer the fierce conditions of England's historic Royal Liverpool Golf Club in golf's third major of 2006. The 2006 British Open will provide the ultimate test of skill and stamina as golfers battle the harsh winds and towering rough that only an Open can provide.

Here's how to play:

1. Select Five (5) players from this year's British Open field. (http://www.opengolf.com/players/entry_list.sps?ipage=0)
   • At least One (1) must be a past champion of the Merrill Lynch Shootout: Fred Couples, David Duval, Davis Love III, Kenny Perry, Mark O'Meara
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, July 19
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 August edition of the Merrill Lynch Shootout Newsletter and will receive: Merrill Lynch Shootout Merchandise and Two (2) Weekly Tickets to the 2006 Merrill Lynch Shootout

Best of luck and be sure to cheer on your team members as they seek to capture the prestigious Claret Jug!

Merrill Lynch Shootout competitor Annika Sörenstam fired a 1-under par, 70 in an 18 hole playoff to win the 2006 U.S. Women's Open Championship. In only the tenth playoff in U.S. Women's Open history, Annika birdied the first hole and never looked backed; defeating Pat Hurst by a comfortable four shot margin. The victory marked Annika's tenth major championship and third U.S. Open. Sörenstam's ability to thrive under pressure and conquer the historic grounds of Newport Country Club once again proved why she's the world's number one ranked women's golfer.

Be sure to catch Annika in action this coming November at the Merrill Lynch Shootout!