South Africa’s Retief Goosen returns to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf for the second time. His first adventure in Kaua‘i gave him a second-place finish in 2001, behind Tiger Woods. Goosen qualified for the PGA Grand Slam by winning
South Africa’s Retief Goosen returns to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf for the second time. His first adventure in Kaua‘i gave him a second-place finish in 2001, behind Tiger Woods.
Goosen qualified for the PGA Grand Slam by winning the 104th U.S. Open Championship on June 21 at Shinnecock Hills in Southhampton, N.Y. Goosen finished with a 1-over-par 71, good for a 4-under-par 276 total and a 2-stroke victory over Phil Mickelson, with whom he was locked in a back nine duel until the left-hander double-bogeyed the 71st hole. He secured his second career major championship and a second Open championship in four years.
Goosen and Els are the only international players to capture the U.S. Open since 1981, when Australia’s David Graham won at Merion.
Goosen is 35 years old and was born in Pietersburg, South Africa. He turned pro in 1990.
You can check out Retief and the rest of the 2004 PGA Grand Slam of Golf players, as they fight for the $1,000,000 purse, from November 22-24 at the Po‘ipu Bay Golf Course and Hyatt Regency Kaua‘i Resort and Spa. Advance Ticket Sales: 1-800-PGA-TCKT. For more information or questions, contact PGA Ticketing at 1-800-PGA-TCKT (1-800-742-8258) or visit PGA.com.
The Grand Slam, known as the toughest qualifying event in golf, welcomes major winners Vijay Singh, Retief Goosen, Todd Hamilton, and Phil Mickelson this year. In preparation, The Garden Island will preview each of the participants on Mondays. Also included is everything you need to know about the PGA Grand Slam.
PGA Grand Slam Information
Format: 36 holes stroke play
Purse: 1st: $400,000, 2nd: $250,000, 3rd: $200,000, 4th: $150,000.
Starting Times: Monday, November 22, Pro-Am: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 23, First Round: 9 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, Final Round: 9 a.m.
Tickets: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: $40, Monday only (Pro-Am, Nov. 22): $10, Tuesday only (First Round, Nov. 23): $20, Wednesday only (Final Round, Nov. 24): $20.
Advance Ticket Sales: 1-800-PGA-TCKT. For more information or questions, contact PGA Ticketing at 1-800-PGA-TCKT (1-800-742-8258) or visit PGA.com.
Free Junior Tickets: In an effort to encourage the attendance of juniors, free juniors tickets will be offered to children 17 years of age and under who must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Junior tickets are available at all admission gates.
Gate Hours: Monday, Nov. 22: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
(You will be requires to wear your ticket where itcan be seen at all times while on the grounds of the Grand Slam.)
Golf Shop: The Po‘ipu Golf Shop and Merchandise tent will be open to view a wide variety of Grand Slam logoed golf attire and collectable memorabilia that is available for purchase.
Concessions: Food and beverage concession stands are located at 18 green, 16 green, and the practice range. In addition, mobile beverage carts are continuously following play.
Parking and Shuttle Info: Shuttle service is offered to all spectators free of charge. Continuous shuttle service will be available from the Po‘ipu Bypass Road. Shuttle service to the golf course will begin at 8 a.m. each morning and will run continuously until one hour after play each day. The parking area is less than 5 minutes from the Po‘ipu Bay Golf Course. No public parking will be found near the course. Patrons are encouraged to utilize the free public parking. Walking along Po‘ipu Road is unsafe and discouraged.
Live Television Coverage: The PGA Grand Slam of Golf is one of the world’s premiere golf events, with extensive television coverage to 86.2 million U.S. homes on TNT and will be seen in more than 100 countries worldwide: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 3 – 3 p.m., EST – Preview Show, 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. EST, 12:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. local Hawai‘i. Wednesday Nov. 23, 4 – 7 p.m. EST, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. local Hawai‘i.
