Nedbank Golf Challenge 2008 Player Line-Up
As tournament host Sun International is delighted to showcase a number of truly world-class golfers battle it out at Sun City's Gary Player Country Club.
Tweet-- Sun International and Nedbank are proud to announce the 2008 Nedbank Golf challenge player line-up. Invitations to participate in this year’s Nedbank Golf Challenge were issued to the defending champion, Trevor Immelman; the SA order of merit winner; the four major winners and international golfers featured in the world rankings.
“The calibre of golfers participating in this year’s Nedbank Golf Challenge shows that the event remains a highlight on the golfing calendar. The quality of the field is once again of a high standard with an impressive 9 players ranked in the Official World Golf Top Twenty Players. Congratulations to Alastair Roper and the team at Sun international for securing yet another world class field,” says Greg Garden, Divisional Director, Nedbank Group Marketing.
NAME WORLD RANKING
Sergio Garcia 5
Anthony Kim 6
Robert Karlsson 8
Henrik Stenson 10
Lee Westwood 12
Justin Rose 15
KJ Choi 16
Kenny Perry 19
Miguel Angel Jiminez 20
Trevor Immelman 21
Rory Sabbatini 24
James Kingston 71
From 4 – 7 December 2008, golf fans will be delighted by these world-class golfers as they battle it out at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City Resort for the crystal trophy. Africa's Major consistently attracts a world-class field, and for good reason. The winner will pocket US$1.2-million out of $4 385 000 in total prize money and twelfth place will earn US$200 000 for coming last.
“The greatest golf legends in the world have walked the fairways of the Gary Player country Club since the tournament’s inception and this year is no exception. The 2008 Nedbank Golf Challenge line-up is very exciting and we look forward to welcoming four international newcomers to the field” says Alastair Roper, Tournament Director.
Notes to Editor
Sun International’s operations include resorts, luxury hotel products, and casinos in 14 jurisdictions in South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland.Everyday, over 50 000 customers from over 50 countries visit a Sun International property.Over a period of three decades, the group has invested more than R10-billion in new tourism infrastructure. It employs over 8400 people in southern Africa, has indirectly created 50000 new employment opportunities in the broader tourism industry, and it has been estimated that its business has a direct impact on the livelihood of more than 500000 people in the sub-continent.For further information regarding Sun International or any of the properties, visit their website: www.suninternational.com