Hello Buick Invitational
by Sandman
Well, the 2008 US Open has come and gone. Not without excitement, 
but nevertheless, it has come and gone. Now, Torrey Pines is back to preparations for hosting their annual Buick Invitational. Something missing? Yeah, simply put: “Tiger.” San Diego is sunny and beautiful and moving up the coast to La Jolla even gets prettier! We all can’t wait to see what the PGA Tour has in store for 2009 despite the absence of Tiger Woods. We’ll miss him at Torrey Pines in La Jolla February 2-8, 2009. Here are some facts about the Buick and Ticket info. You better come on down to San Diego for this event despite Tiger’s presence…where else would you rather be in February?
2008 BUICK GOLF FACTS
- Buick’s 2008 PGA Tour line-up:
- Buick Invitational: Held at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif. (Jan. 21-27).
(2008 winner- Tiger Woods) Television: The Golf Channel, CBS - Buick Open: Held at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. (June 23-29).
(2007 winner- Brian Bateman) Television: The Golf Channel, CBS
- Buick Invitational: Held at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif. (Jan. 21-27).
- Buick has donated more than $33 million to local charities through sponsorship of its PGA Tour events.
- Buick Open: $8 million (since 1982) to benefit the Easter Seals, American Red Cross, American Lung Association, Boy Scouts of America, Whaley Children’s Center, local hospitals, and fine arts programs.
- Buick Invitational: $12 million (since 1992) to benefit the San Diego County Junior Golf Association, Boys and Girls Clubs, Pro Kids Golf Academy, Big Brothers and Sisters and other community and university sports programs.
- Other tournaments – $17.5 million, Buick Challenge (1990-2002), Tampa Bay Classic presented by Buick (2001-2002), the Buick Classic (1990-2004); Buick Championship (2004-2005).
- Buick Touring Pro: Tiger Woods (since 1999)
- Buick has been the Official Car of the PGA TOUR since 1984.
Individual Tickets
Important Information
- The first day of the tournament, Monday, February 2 is free.
- Individual tickets and season badges grant access to ground entrance.
- Youth 12 & under admitted free at the gate when accompanied by an adult.
- Active Military and their immediate family are admitted free at the gate with current active ID.
- There are no refunds or exchanges.
If Purchasing Online
- The Buick Invitational is introducing a new way to purchase tickets through ClicknPrint.
- With ClicknPrint, you can now conveniently buy and instantly print your own tickets. No shipping, no waiting, no Will Call!
- Tickets can be transferred to friends or family members.
- The unique bar code on your ticket is verified with a scanner upon entry to the tournament. The ticket is good for one entry.
- Season Badge purchasers will exchange printed ticket for a badge at the Entrance.
- There is an online convenience fee of only $2.50 per individual ticket and $6.00 per season badge.
- Please print tickets before coming to the tournament. They will not be held at Will Call.
- Tickets purchased before the Tuesday of tournament week (February 3, 2009), need to be printed. Once gates open on Tuesday, you will not be allowed to Re-print or Re-issue tickets.
See you in “Sand” Diego! -Sandman
