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As part of the Champions Tour’s ongoing commitment to honor the men and women of the U.S. military, the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf is extending complimentary admission to all active duty, retired and reserve military personnel and their dependents at next week’s tournament.  The 33rd annual all-team event will feature over 125 of golf’s most accomplished players including Fred Couples, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino and Gary Player and will be held April 19-25 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa on Hutchinson Island.

Complimentary admission will be offered for the entire week to armed forces personnel and their dependents who present their identification card at the gate in exchange for a grounds ticket.  All youth under the age of 18 will be admitted free with a ticket-holding adult.  

While at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf on Friday through Sunday, military families are invited to visit the Patriot/Military Outpost, a hospitality chalet located on the 17th green offering complimentary food and beverages.

Additionally, tournament officials have declared Sunday, April 25 Military Appreciation Day at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.  The day’s final round will kick-off at 8 a.m. with a special ceremony on the 1st tee featuring color guard from Hunter Army Airfield and singing of the national anthem. Members of the military will also serve as standard bearers for select pairings on Friday and Saturday.  Through the “Birdies for Charity” program, the tournament will once again donate $100 for every birdie on the four par-3 holes and $25,000 for hole-in-ones made on Friday through Sunday to Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart’s Chaplains Fund.

“This is just a small way of expressing our respect and gratitude to the brave men and women who serve our country,” said Executive Director Joe Rotellini.  “We are humbled by the sacrifices they make to protect our freedom and hope to show our appreciation and support through these initiatives.”