Tiger on the prowl at JP’s Pro-Am

TIGER WOODS leads a strong international contingent of golfers who have already committed to play in the JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am at Adare Manor next July.

Woods will defend his title against some of the world’s best players including Ryder Cup opponents Padraig Harrington, Thomas Bjorn and Paul McGinley.

Also confirmed for the event are Americans Rocco Mediate & Mark O’Meara along with Australian aces Stuart Appleby & Robert Allenby.

The 2000 event attracted an exceptional field of worldwide players who came together with celebrities from the worlds of sport and entertainment to provide some great golf and great fun, raising almost €20m for charity in the process.

The aim of the Pro-Am is to raise funds for charities in the Mid-West. All money raised goes directly to people with disabilities, the disadvantaged, the Hospice and the Mid Western Hospitals Development Trust.

In 2005, celebrity players will combine with the pros, including Eddie Jordan, Gary Lineker, Chris de Burgh, Martin O’Neill, Des Cahill and Charlie Swan amongst others.

For the first year ever tickets will be sold in the form of baseball caps.

Tickets go on sale on December 1 in a limited number of outlets in Limerick city. Tickets are also available online at www.jpmcmanusgolf.com.