Fourteen-time Major winner and former JP McManus Pro-Am winner Woods affirmed his participation in the 2010 running of the event which takes place on Monday, July 5 and Tuesday, July 6.
Woods’ participation in the two-day event means 12 of the world’s top 15 players will be showcasing their talents in Adare.
Thirty-five-year-old Woods said: “I am very happy to be joining this outstanding field.
“Like my own Foundation, I understand the importance and necessity of raising funds to help deserving individuals. This tournament does just that.”
Woods, who has led the official World Golf Rankings for the past 261 weeks and for a total of 603 weeks in his career, confirmed he will join the world class field for the charity tournament which supports charities and groups in the Irish Mid-Western region.
On its last staging in 2005 the tournament raised over €30 million for nominated charities.
Tournament host JP McManus said he believed golf fans attending the Pro-Am would provide a ‘great Irish welcome’ to Woods
“We are delighted Tiger has agreed to include the tournament in his schedule,” JP McManus said.
“Tiger has been a tremendous supporter of our endeavours to raise funds for causes in the region and I am sure everyone will appreciate his participation and give him a great Irish welcome on his return to Adare.
The remaining players ranked in the World’s Top 15 who will tee it up in Adare includes Lee Westwood, Jim Furyk, Ian Poulter, Ernie Els, Luke Donald, Paul Casey, Rory McIlroy, Martin Kaymer, Robert Allenby, 2005 champion Pádraig Harrington and Camilo Villegas.
Three of the most exciting talents in golf, JB Holmes, Rickie Fowler and crowd favourite John Daly, were the latest to confirm their intention to play in the World Class field for the JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am. These players will be joined by a list of celebrities who are also committed to playing in the tournament including film stars Samuel L Jackson, Michael Douglas, Hugh Grant, Kyle Mac Lachlan, pop stars Westlife, along with sporting greats such as Tony McCoy, Martin O’Neill, Niall Quinn, Paul O’Connell as well as Harry and Jamie Redknapp.
The JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am, which has a prize fund of €1 million, will feature 56 teams of four players competing over two days. Teams comprising of one professional and three amateurs per team.
With just under four weeks to go to the tournament, 24,800 entrance caps have been sold with only 5,200 remaining.
Golf fans are urged to buy their caps as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The ‘two-day entrance cap’ for the 36-hole tournament can be purchased by choosing from eight different coloured caps representing Ireland, Munster Rugby and each of the six Munster counties.
At a cost of €50 each, caps can be purchased from the website on www.jpmcmanusproam.com or at selected retail outlets.
A cap admits one adult for both days of the tournament. Under-16s will enjoy free entry.
Members of the public can purchase Pro-Am entrance caps at Gleeson Sports William St, Limerick; Limerick Sports Store, William St, Limerick; Anthony Daly Sports, Ennis; Hennebry Sports, Tralee; Limerick Golf Club, Ballyclough; Ela Maria, Newcastle west; Adare Hotel & Golf Resort, Adare; Cummins Sport, Cork.
Colm Kinsella
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