The TPC Experience package includes a one-day hospitality ticket to the TPC Skybox, an open-air suite featuring full buffet and open bar, and one free round on TPC Treviso Bay, January 1, 2009 – December 30, 2009. In addition, buyers will receive an ACE Group Classic TPC hat. The cost of the package is $325 and the round is subject to course availability. There are a limited number of TPC Experience packages available for each day Friday – Sunday of The ACE Group Classic. Buyers must specify which day they will choose to attend. Fans must call 1-800-566-3470 to purchase, the TPC Experience will not be sold online.

The Ultimate Golf Experience Book also returns and will include one week-long grounds pass and 136 discounted rounds of golf at 17 area courses. The cost of one book is $130. The 2009 version adds nine new courses and 20 additional rounds to last year’s book.

“The Ultimate Golf Experience Book has been very successful over the past few years and each year we try to improve the package with additional rounds at new, participating courses,” said Tournament Director Jason Camp. “This year we’ve added nine outstanding golf courses that fans will enjoy, while also receiving a week-long grounds pass to The ACE Group Classic at TPC Treviso Bay.”

Those interested will notice the outstanding quality of courses available for play. Courses include: Grandezza, Kensington, LaPlaya, Magnolia Landing, Miromar Lakes, Old Corkscrew, Olde Cypress, Pelican Sound, Quail West, River Hall, Spanish Wells, The Plantation, The Quarry, Tuscany Reserve, TwinEagles, Verandah and West Bay Club. These courses are recognized among the finest private facilities in Southwest Florida and were designed by some of the most renowned course designers in the world, including: Arthur Hills, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Robert Cupp.

Individual week-long grounds passes are now being offered for the first time at a cost of $50. This ticket grants access to the Tournament grounds February 16 – 22. In the past, week-long grounds passes were only offered in the Ultimate Golf Experience Book. Daily tickets are available for $20 and are valid any one day, February 18 – 22. Admission is free courtesy of the ACE Group Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17. Kids 17 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.

The Ultimate Golf Experience Book can be purchased by logging onto www.acegroupclassic.com or by calling 1-800-566-3470.  The Ultimate Golf Experience Book will also be available at area retail outlets by mid-December. For a complete list of locations, please visit www.acegroupclassic.com.

Many fans will notice that the Official Tournament website has been redesigned and now offers quick and easy print-at-home ticketing. Simply order your tickets, print them off and present your barcoded paper ticket at the Tournament main gate. If you are unable to print-at-home, please take down your transaction reference number and your order can be validated at the main gate. For Golf Book buyers, you will receive your Golf Book and weekly pass in the mail.

The ACE Group Classic has become an area tradition and a celebration of community involvement for the past 20 years. The ACE Group Classic has supported various educational organizations since 1988 and continues to do so in 2008 with a partnership with the Education Foundation of Collier County. The ACE Group of Companies has been the title sponsor since 1999. 



2009 Ultimate Golf Experience Book
Participating Courses, Date Restrictions and Usage Fees