LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Northern Trust Open announced today that the SCPGA (Southern California Section of the PGA of America) Foundation raised $42,256 through the second checkpoint in the tournament’s 2015 TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ program, earning it first place in the program’s Bonus Pool and an additional $7,500 in funds, courtesy of Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS).
Through TICKETS Fore CHARITY, participating 501(c)3 non-profit organizations can generate much-needed funds by promoting specially priced tournament tickets to the Northern Trust Open. Charitable organizations keep 80 percent of the net proceeds from the sale of each ticket they sell, with the remaining 20 percent donated to City of Hope, the official charity of the Northern Trust Open. Since the Northern Trust Open’s TICKETS Fore CHARITY program began in 2010, more than $1 million has been generated for approximately 120 charities throughout Los Angeles.
If you are interested in participating in the 2016 TICKETS Fore CHARITY program at the Northern Trust Open. Please contact Kristi Lee Fowlks, Coordinator Community Outreach Programs at 310.573.5810 or KristiLeeFowlks@pgatourhq.com.
The SCPGA Foundation is involved in and supports the growth of the game of golf through initiatives such as Play Golf America, Neighborhood Golf, California Alliance for Golf and the University of California at Riverside Turfgrass Research Program, to name a few.
“Thanks so much to the SCPGA supporters for their continued interest in our youth programs through TICKETS Fore CHARITY and PLAY GOLF LA,” said SCPGA Foundation CEO/Executive Director Tom Addis III.
Northern Trust provides a charity challenge bonus pool of up to $50,000 to be distributed at four “checkpoints” throughout the year. Under the bonus pool challenge, the charities that generate the most ticket sales – with a minimum of $15,000 – through the first three designated checkpoints are to be awarded a portion of $20,000 by Northern Trust Corporation. SCGA (Southern California Golf Association) Youth on Course won the first checkpoint bonus pool. The final $30,000 bonus is to be divided among the top three participating TICKETS Fore CHARITY organizations, based on the overall total sales generated during the 2015 program.
For the 2015 event, specially-priced tickets available through the TICKETS Fore CHARITY program include Thursday grounds ($28); Friday grounds ($38); Saturday grounds ($48); Sunday grounds ($38); Weekly Grounds ($98, Wednesday – Sunday); Weekly Clubhouse ($218, Thursday – Sunday).
About the Northern Trust Open
The Northern Trust Open is one of the longest-running tournaments on the PGA TOUR. Debuting in 1926 at Los Angeles Country Club, the event had been staged at various courses throughout the Los Angeles area before permanently settling at The Riviera Country Club in 1973. The Northern Trust Open boasts an impressive list of past champions that includes 25 World Golf Hall of Fame members such as Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer and Phil Mickelson. City of Hope was named the official charity of the Northern Trust Open beginning with the 2013 event. In 2014, the Northern Trust Open generated a record $2.1 million to benefit City of Hope and other non-profit organizations in the Los Angeles area. The total generated for Los Angeles charities since the event’s inception in 1926 is now more than $58 million.
Fans are reminded that each year, youth 18 and younger are admitted free of charge to the Northern Trust Open when accompanied by a ticketed adult. There is no limit to the number of youths 18 and younger who can attend with a ticketed adult. Also, as part of its support for the Birdies for the Brave military outreach initiative, the Northern Trust Open will provide complimentary grounds admission for active duty and Reserve military members, military retirees, and their dependents from Wednesday through Sunday of tournament week sponsored by Quicken Loans. A military ticket voucher must be presented at the gate along with a Department of Defense-issued ID. To obtain military ticket vouchers, visit https://birdiesforthebrave.sheerid.com/NorthernTrustOpen/
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of asset servicing, fund administration, asset management, fiduciary, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, families, and individuals worldwide. Chicago-based Northern Trust has offices in 19 states, Washington, D.C., and 20 international locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2014, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$6 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$934.1 billion. For 125 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit www.northerntrust.com and follow us on Twitter @NorthernTrust.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope’s main hospital is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, with clinics in Antelope Valley and South Pasadena. It is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org or follow City of Hope on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Flickr.
