Golf Fans Still Have a Chance to Attend Ryder Cup

Press Release

Posted 2004-09-05

Just when you thought your chances to attend the 2004 Ryder Cup were finished, the Autistic Children's Treatment Network (ACT Network) has come through in the clutch. Despite recent reports, the Bingham Farms-based charity, in coordination with the Great Lakes Journal and REM Marketing Group, announced that it still has tickets as well as the closest parking available for professional golf's premier event, Sept. 14-19, at Oakland Hills C.C., in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Tickets are available for all 2004 Ryder Cup rounds, the opening and closing ceremonies and practice rounds. They can be purchased individually or as part of several daily packages, which include such things as transportation, full catering, parking and hotels. Packages range from $300- $700 depending on the day(s) on which you attend. Weekly packages are also offered. For more information, go to http://www.ryder2004.com or call 866-666-6222.

"While a lot of charities are selling tickets through raffles, the tickets sold through the ACT Network are guaranteed," said Murray Wikol, president of the ACT Network. "So if you buy a raffle ticket, you don't know if you are going to get the Ryder Cup ticket whereas if you go through the ACT Network, you make a donation (which is tax-deductible), you get a ticket. So it is a one-for-one. If you want to go to the Ryder Cup, you can call us up and get a ticket. Oakland Hills and the PGA do not have one ticket for sale. This is the Olympics of golf and will probably never come back to Oakland Hills or the state of Michigan. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity."

The parking locations, which will hold approximately 2,000 cars per day, are just a short walk from the golf course and are the closest and largest available outside Oakland Hills C.C., residing on the grounds of St. Regis Church, Brother Rice H.S. and Marian H.S. Proceeds go to the ACT Network in Bingham Farms, St. Regis, Brother Rice and Marian.

Parking is not only available for cars and vans, but also VIP limos, tour and shuttle buses and trucks. Mobile security will protect the vehicles in the lots throughout the day. Parking guests will be able to drive into and out of these secured areas even though surrounding roads are closed to the public.

For more information on available tickets and parking or to view the complete 2004 Ryder Cup hospitality brochure, go to http://www.ryder2004.com or http://www.actnetwork.org/RyderCupPackage.pdf or call 866-666-6222.

The Autistic Children's Treatment Network

The ACT Network, a charitable 501 (c) (3) organization that helps support children with autism and their families, is a non-profit organization; a portion of your investment will be considered a tax-deductible donation. Research indicates that children with autism have approximately a 50 percent rate of mainstreaming into regular education with early intervention. (Office: 248-988-9356; Web: http://www.actnetwork.org/ )

The Great Lakes Journal

In addition to delivering informative information on-line about IT, technology and business news throughout the Great Lakes region, the Great Lakes Journal specializes in helping small and medium-size companies with their advertising and marketing needs, including logo development and branding, print and web advertisements and seminar development. The organization also works as a marketing services company handling specific projects in interactive, direct and publishing. (Office: 313-237-8520; Web: http://www.greatlakesjournal.com )

REM Marketing Group

REM Marketing Group is a full-service marketing agency that showcases an experienced and knowledgeable staff to assist companies with their advertising, promotion, print, graphic design, and event planning needs. In addition to its work with the Michigan Cup Junior Golf and Ryder Cup Programs, REM boasts a wide array of clients from the sports and entertainment arena, including NASCAR, the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Pine Knob Music Theater and the United States Tennis Association. (Office: 866-666-6222; Web: http://www.remmarketinggroup.com )