The Ladies European
Tour (LET) confirmed today that The Solheim Cup 2000 at Loch Lomond GC
will be easily affordable to the general public thanks to a generous ticketing
policy set by the LET.
All spectators under
16 years of age will be allowed free entry into what is the most prestigious
event in women's golf, while senior citizens will receive a minimum 20%
discount on all prices.
"In an era when the
costs of attending major sporting events can be quite staggering, we wanted
to make The Solheim Cup as affordable as possible to the general public,"
said Richard Relton, European Director, The Solheim Cup 2000.
"The Solheim Cup is
not a prize money event, it's all about playing as a team and representing
your country. It's important, therefore, to try and open it up to as many
fans as possible.
"The tickets are set
at very reasonable rates and we feel they represent excellent value for
money. On the whole, they are cheaper than in 1996 when The Solheim Cup
was last staged in the UK.
" A limited number
of season tickets are available at a cost of £50, or £45 if purchased before
the end of April 2000. A season ticket gives access to all three days of
the event, the opening and closing ceremonies, plus the Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday practise sessions. Daily passes range from £5 to £10 each
on the practise days, and from £22 to £24 during the tournament itself.
Discounts are also offered on group purchases. T
he Solheim Cup takes
place at Loch Lomond Golf Club from October 6-8, 2000, and will feature
the likes of Laura Davies and Annika Sorenstam from Europe against Julie
Inkster and Dottie Pepper from the United States.
