Ticketsforecharity

The Caddie Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that it will again be a participating charitable organization in the TICKETSforeCHARITY program.

When purchasing a $150 weekly grounds ticket through TICKETSforeCHARITY to The Barclays at Bethpage State Park: The Black Course in August, please keep in mind the Caddie Scholarship Foundation. 75% of each ticket purchase made by August 22nd will benefit the Foundation. Simply visit www.buytfc.com and enter the promotional code RATING.

Note: The Barclays press release below for more information. Please feel free to contact Director, Johanna Gavin, with any questions as (908) 241-4653 or johannag@njsga.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2012
CONTACTS: Dan Chelel, PGA TOUR, 201-444-5356, danielchelel@pgatourhq.com
Michael O'Looney, Barclays, 212-412-5867, michael.o'looney@barclayscapital.com
Dana Gordon, Brener Zwikel and Associates, 856-379-2917, danag@bzapr.com

The Barclays Launches 2012 TICKETS Fore CHARITY TM Program

Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Barclays tournament officials have announced that the 2012 event will again give New York and New Jersey charities the opportunity to participate in TICKETS Fore CHARITY - a unique fundraising initiative designed to improve the quality of life in the communities where PGA TOUR tournaments are held. The Barclays, the first event in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, will feature 125 of the top players on TOUR, Aug. 21-26 at Bethpage State Park: The Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Through TICKETS Fore CHARITY, The Barclays is providing 501 (c)(3) organizations with the opportunity to promote tournament tickets to benefit their organization. Best of all, 100 percent of the net proceeds from the ticket sales - net proceeds exclude tax or processing fees - go to charity: 75 percent to the charity promoting the tickets; and 25 percent to The First Tee of Metropolitan New York. The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation aimed at positively impacting the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

"This is an incredible opportunity to raise unlimited funds for the participating charity and there are absolutely no costs to the organization," said The Barclays Executive Director Peter Mele. "Fans will get to witness the very best the PGA TOUR has to offer and generate revenue for charities in New York and New Jersey during a time when these organizations need our help more than ever. We'd like to invite charities throughout the area to join us in enhancing and enriching our loyal communities by participating in TICKETS Fore CHARITY."

The TICKETS Fore CHARITY program was announced on April 5 at a charity reception at the Bethpage State Park Clubhouse, attended by more than 70 representatives from both New York and New Jersey charities. In 2011, the third year of the program, $333,450 was generated for local charities, and the tournament has set a goal of $400,000 for 2012. As of today, 80 charities have officially signed up to participate in the program.

The ticket available through TICKETS Fore CHARITY is a weekly grounds ticket available for $150. This is a grounds ticket for each day of the tournament from Tuesday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 26. The promoting charity will receive $112.50 of each ticket purchased on their behalf. Tickets can now be purchased on behalf of your charity of choice by visiting https://www.buytfc.com. Please use the promotional code RATING at the time of purchase to support the NJSGA Caddie Scholarship Foundation.