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![]() Defending champion Brittany Lincicome tees off at Mission Hills Country Club, one of the most scenic venues in Southern California (COURTESY: Kraft Nabisco Championship). When: Monday, March 29 through Sunday, April 4. Pro-Am is Tuesday and Wednesday, 72-hole tournament begins Thursday. Purse: $2 million, winner receives $300,000. Tickets: Purchase advance tickets online and 100 percent of the proceeds go to your designated charity. A one-day advance pass is $25 and a week-long advance pass is $100, and those prices rise to $35 and $125, respectively, at the gate. Pavilion passes, which include seating at the 18th green and food and beverage service, also are available. Children under 17 are admitted free with adult and admission is free for active military members with valid identification. TV: ESPN2 (Thursday-Saturday) and CBS (Sunday). More info: (760) 324-4546 or visit kncgolf.com. Notable: The finalists at the 2009 U.S. Women’s Amateur — champion Jennifer Song and runner-up Jennifer Johnson — are among seven amateurs who will play at this year’s Kraft Nabisco. Song is a sophomore on the USC women’s golf team who will turn pro later this year, while Johnson grew up in nearby La Quinta and is a freshman at Arizona State. Did you know: Last year’s tournament marked the first time in the 2000s that three Americans occupied the top three spots on the leaderboard. ALSO SEE: Michael Whan off to a fast start as LPGA Tour commissioner LPGA Tour kicks off 2010 season in Southern California Kia Classic Presented By J Golf — Information Five LPGA Tour players to watch |
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