In a golfing community where you can play a different course each day for two months, it takes a lot for just one club to rise to the top. Yet, in its short history, Tiburon has done just that. Our two sophisticated and challenging 18-hole championship courses, designed by golf legend Greg Norman, are a favorite of both amateur enthusiasts and professional golfers alike.
At Tiburon, Norman melded a rare blend of traditional and modern elements to create a course of elegance and beauty, yet a challenge for players of every level. Nowhere else will you find the combination of stacked sod-wall bunkers, spectacular green surrounds cut to the height of most greens, and tricky coquina waste bunkers. Both The Black and The Gold courses are nestled in 800 acres of native Florida foliage, which compliment the beauty of their natural surroundings. The absence of rough and the meticulously maintained turf throughout both courses present golfers a variety of challenging shots, especially around the greens. Hit an errant shot and your ball becomes part of our pristine Florida landscape.
Certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International, Tiburon reflects a strong commitment to enhancing and protecting the natural resources of the area's wildlife through education, research and stewardships.
The Shark Shootout, which is hosted by World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman, is proud to celebrate the 21st edition in 2009
Thanks to the support of the event's title sponsor, Merrill Lynch, and other major corporations, the Shootout has become one of the most prestigious and unique events on the PGA TOUR.
This one-of-a-kind competition features 24 of the world's top professional golfers playing on two-man teams in a mixed-format of modified alternate shot, better ball, and scramble.
For sponsors, fans, and TOUR professionals alike, the Shootout offers an intimate yet exciting atmosphere that should not be missed.
Dates: December 9-13, 2009
Host: Greg Norman
Site: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Tiburon Golf Club
2620 Tiburon Drive
Naples, Florida 34109
Defending Champions: Scott Hoch & Kenny Perry
Purse: $3 Million
TV Coverage:
- Friday, Dec. 11: The Golf Channel 3:00-6:00pm EST
- Saturday, Dec. 12: NBC 4:00-6:00pm EST
- Sunday, Dec. 13: NBC 3:00-6:00pm EST
