Accenture Match Play Championship

2012 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship tickets launched

Fans will have access to new, closer parking next year; tournament continues complimentary kids, military admission policy.

MARANA, Ariz. -- World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship tournament officials announced Monday the launch of general admission tickets for next year's tournament, giving fans ample time and opportunity to ensure they have a front row seat to the February 2012 event. The top 64 players in the world of golf will return to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, for the Accenture Match Play Championship, Feb. 20-26, 2012.

Tickets purchased in advance offer significant savings over gate prices.

"The Accenture Match Play Championship is a limited-attendance event," said Gerald Goodman, executive director. "What we want fans to understand is that since this is such a unique format -- we start with 32 matches on Wednesday and end up with a thrilling, head-to-head championship on Sunday afternoon -- we limit the number of tickets available in order to ensure the best experience for our fans. You can get so close to the action throughout the week, but we encourage everyone to get their tickets now to guarantee they're a part of what is sure to be an incredible tournament."

Below are general admission ticket prices for the 2012 Accenture Match Play Championship:

Fans can also take advantage of a special ticket offer that is available only online and includes parking and golf at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, for only $249. The "Golf Pack" includes:

• Two Good-Any-One-Day tickets to the event;
• One Parking Pass (good any one day) to Lot T3;
• Two rounds of golf at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain (Valid Oct. 1, 2011 -- Jan. 31, 2012).

Tournament officials also announced that they will debut a new general parking lot, located at the base of Dove Mountain Boulevard and Tangerine. Fans will have only a 10-minute shuttle ride to the tournament, compared to the 30-minute shuttle from the previous lot, which was on Tangerine closer to I-10.

As has been the case in years past, youth 18 and younger are admitted free to the Accenture Match Play Championship when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Additionally, complimentary tickets are available for all active, retired and reserve military and their dependents. Visit www.worldgolfchampionships.com to register for tickets. A valid military I.D. will be required at the gate for admission.

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Pga Golf: Honda Classic Betting Odds Favor Mcllroy

Many of the top golfers in the world will be in Palm Beach, Florida this week in . There are four golf tournaments in Florida this month including next week’s CA Championship at Doral so the top players in the world want to be ready. Y.E. Yang is the defending champion but he is not the favorite to win this week. There are actually three golf betting favorites at online sportsbooks to win the Honda Classic. Rory McIlroy, Paul Casey and Robert Allenby are each 16-1 with Lee Westwood 18-1.

Don’t expect to see a lot of low scores this week as the Champion Course at PGA National is a difficult course. In fact, it was ranked as the seventh hardest course on the PGA Tour last year. Yang won last year, shooting 9-under par and that was the lowest score since the event moved to PGA National. Yang is 28-1 in golf odds to defend his title. He is not without a chance as he played very well in last week’s Phoenix Open. Last year when he came to the Honda Classic he was ranked 460th in the world. He took the lead in the second round and beat John Rollins by one shot for the victory. Bet Rory Mcllroy 16-1 as a golf betting favorite in 2010 Honda Classic odds with a 10% bonus and 110% poker instant bonus.

“It has a sweet place in my heart,” Yang said about the Honda. “It will always be my first [PGA Tour win].” Paul Casey is one of the betting favorites at 16-1 in Honda Classic odds and he is playing as well as anyone. He lost in the Accenture Match Play Championship to Ian Poulter but Casey’s game is in fine form. He leads the tour in greens in regulation and that will be a key stat this week. Ernie Els won this event two years ago and he is 20-1 in golf odds with Camilo Villegas and Padraig Harrington at 25-1. Bet Paul Casey 16-1 as a golf betting favorite in 2010 Honda Classic odds which can be seen on the Golf Channel and NBC.

If you are looking for a longshot to win this week in Honda Classic odds you might want to take a shot with Steve Marino. He has a fourth and a fifth place finish this season and he is one of the leaders in greens in regulation. He is 40-1 in golf betting odds at online sportsbooks. There are number of options on the golf betting board in Honda Classic odds. In addition to odds to win the event, sportsbooks have match-ups, Top 4, Top European and even Top 10.

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