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ACE GROUP CLASSIC

A classic. Every year.

Celebrating its 29th year,The ACE Group Classic continues
to bring the best of the Champions Tour to Naples for
thousands of spectators, corporate clients and guests to
experience the excitement. Televised on Golf Channel,
the event annually showcases the Talon Course at The
TwinEagles Club as well as the beautiful Paradise Coast.
2015 Champion, Lee Janzen will return to defend the title
won by outdueling two time champion and World Golf Hall
of Fame member Bernhard Langer, and other top Champion
Tour players. He adds his name to a distinguished list of
past ACE Group Classic champions that includes Kenny
Perry, Bobby Wadkins, Loren Roberts, Kirk Triplett, Hale
Irwin and Fred Couples.
The ACE Group Classic annually attracts a strong field
of competitors from both the Champions Tour’s Official
Money List and legends from the World Golf Hall of Fame.
In past field lists, World Golf Hall of Fame members, Hale
Irwin, Tom Kite, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Larry Nelson, Mark O’Meara, Nick Price and
Tom Watson all competed.
In addition to offering an exceptional Pro-Am experience, hosting customers in 18 green suites and
thrilling championship golf, over the history of the event The ACE Group Classic has raised more
than $3.5 million for charity. The First Tee of Naples/Collier and The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia
benefit from the event as well as numerous local charities throughout Southwest Florida.