“We are offering a tremendous value to the people of Southwest Florida; a chance to play TPC Treviso Bay in tournament conditions, during tournament week, and the chance to win a round of golf with one of the greatest players of all-time. Four flight winners will receive the Grand Prize, an Official Pro-Am playing position with Gary Player,” said Tournament Director Jason Camp. “Golfers will have a one in 25 chance to win their way into Gary Player’s pro-am foursome. This is an offer unlike anything we have ever done in the past, and those interested should act fast as entries are limited.”

The entry fee is $500 per player or $1,800 per foursome. The field will be divided into four flights based on handicaps, and four winners will be given the opportunity to play with Gary Player on Thursday, February 19. Golfers will receive breakfast and use of the practice facilities on Monday, February 16 prior to playing TPC Treviso Bay. Lunch and an awards ceremony will immediately follow the round.  In addition, each participant will be given an Ultimate Golf Experience Book with discounted golf vouchers and one weekly ticket to The ACE Group Classic. Complete information is available by calling 1-800-566-3470 or visiting www.acegroupclassic.com.

The four Grand Prizes include pairing with World Golf Hall of Fame Member Gary Player and a pro-am gift package worth approximately $500. Winners will also receive an invitation for two to the Official Pro-Am Pairings Party at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort and two weekly badges to The ACE Group Classic.

Throughout Player’s illustrious career, he amassed an astounding 163 victories around the world, including 24 PGA TOUR victories and 19 Champions Tour victories. He was the third person to complete the modern Grand Slam (winning the four major titles in a career) behind Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan.  In all, he totaled nine major championships. Player’s significance to the game of golf goes much deeper than his victories.  He operates The Player Foundation which supports education for underprivileged children. He also operates Black Knight International which includes Gary Player Academy, Gary Player Equipment and Gary Player Enterprises.