2011 Allianz Championship Tees Off Today with New On-the-Green "Events Within the Event" as Boca's Own Golf Legend Bernhard Langer Defends His Championship Title

Boca Raton, FL, February 12, 2011 --(PR.com)-- In celebration of five years in Boca Raton and the PGA Champions Tour tournament’s eleventh year, tournament management has added exciting new on-the-green “events within the event” to this year’s Allianz Championship now through the 13th at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club to benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital. For the second year, general admission is free through the generous underwriting by sponsors Allianz Life, the City of Boca Raton, JM Lexus, Administaff, and Konica Minolta Business Solutions with opportunities for individuals and companies to purchase Partners Club tickets and executive skybox seating on the 18th green.

More than 85,000 are expected to come to Boca Raton from around South Florida and beyond to observe such golf legends as defending champion and Boca Raton resident Bernhard Langer, Nick Price, Tom Lehman, Corey Pavin, Peter Jacobsen, and Fuzzy Zoeller and tour rookies Mark Calcavecchia and Steve Lowery compete for the $1.8 million purse. All three championship rounds will be televised nationally and internationally on the Golf Channel with segments showcasing the features, advantages and benefits of living, working, and visiting Boca Raton.

Tournament week kicked off yesterday with the first Allianz Championship Women’s Executive Pro-Am presented by Lilly Pulitzer, and Pro-Am Draw Party in the evening. The first Annual Allianz Championship Fairway 5K, complete with chip timing and awards, will hit the green prior to championship play on Saturday, February 12th at 7:15 a.m. offering runners and walkers a first-time ever Florida experience of running on a championship golf course as a separate Junior Fun Run tees off for children. To register for 5K; visit www.active.com, www.runningexpo.com, or www.allianzchampionship.com or contact the Allianz Championship tournament office at 561-241-GOLF.

A fun-filled City of Boca Raton-hosted Family Day follows the 5K at 9 a.m., offering something for everyone, including appearances by mascots from Florida sports teams, including Dolphins’ TD; Marlins’ Billy The Marlin; Miami Heat’s Burnie; Palm Beach Cardinals’ Robbie, the Red Bird; and Lynn University’s Big LU plus face painting; a bounce house; the Florida Panthers Party Mobile with video games and activities; Miami Dolphins Blow Up QB Football Toss; putting contests, including a “Last Junior Standing” putting contest at 2:30 p.m. at the Putting Green; a golf clinic and ParKit Skills Challenge with Don Law near the Driving Range from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Aquatic Awareness and Crafts activities, and more.

The tournament’s introduction of the Allianz Championship “Birdies Fore Charity” fundraising program to this year’s golf experience line-up offers limitless opportunity to generate funds based on the number of birdies made by the PGA Champions Tour players during the three-day championship play with 100% of dollars raised going directly to the participating nonprofits. Registration remains open for this opportunity; visit www.allianzchampionship.com to learn more and register your favorite nonprofit.

The popular Allianz Championship Golf & Wine Experience returns Friday, February 11th at close of championship play so that wine connoisseurs and golf enthusiasts will get the chance to hobnob on the green with legends of golf while popping the cork to sample reds and whites from the private wine collections of golf pros’ own vineyards and have chance to win VIP tournament tickets, 2011 Masters Golf Tournament tickets, or a $2,500 gift certificate to David Rosenberg Diamonds. Tickets are still available; visit www.allianzchampionship.com to purchase online.

The Allianz Championship tournament is managed by Pro Links Sports, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Directing five tournaments on the Champions Tour schedule, all are continuously voted in the top ten tournaments by the players. This reputation attracts the top golfers on the PGA Championship Tour to Boca Raton, along with other legends of golf.

All Allianz Championship events will be held on The Old Course at Broken Sound Club, located at 1401 NW 51st Street, (Yamato Road), Boca Raton, FL 33431. While general admission is free, event attendees can upgrade their spectator experience with individual and premium ticket packages can be purchased for VIP and Skybox seating ranging from $50 to $175. Sponsorship packages include a branded opportunities, premium seating, variety of invitation-only receptions, Pro Am play, meet and greets with the legends of golf, etc.

For a full event schedule and tournament updates, to register for all events, participate in “Birdies Fore Charity,” purchase VIP and skybox tickets, and explore sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, call the tournament office at 561-241-GOLF or visit www.allianzchampionship.com.

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