2009 AT&T in Monterey Bay

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The 2009 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament is February 9-15th
Starting as Bing Crosby’s “Clambake” in the 1930’s it has lost Bing’s moniker, but a lot of it’s traditions are intact.

The most important thing is the ‘Pro-Am’ part. Professional golfers after the hefty purse (over 6 million dollars) are paired with amateur golfers made up of celebrities, CEOs, and wealthy men. Some grumblers say the AT&T fails to attract all the top golfers because they object to the slow play. Dunno. I mean, that is serious coin.

2009 celebrities include:

Bill Murray
Tom Dreesen
Kenny G
Chris Berman
Kevin James
Carson Daly
Kelly Slater
Chris O’Donnell
Michael Bolton

The Pebble Beach AT&T can be great fun. This video shows Bill Murray and his hula hoopers.

The play takes place on three Monterey Bay Courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Poppy Hills, and Spyglass.

The Pebble Pro-Am raises a lot of money for local charities; most goes to the Monterey Peninsula Foundation and is distributed to Monterey area youth, education, health, human services, arts, community and environmental programs. There is also a ‘Guess the Birdies’ contest.

2009 At&T Schedule

Saturday, February 7
2:00 p.m. Payne Stewart Youth Golf Exhibition,
Pebble Beach Driving Range, free of charge

Monday, February 9
Practice rounds

Tuesday, February 10
Charity Day 1:30 p.m. Birdies for Charity Shoot-Out
Pebble Beach Golf Links – 1st tee
Practice rounds

Wednesday, February 11
Military Day – All law enforcement, firefighters and military personnel plus one accompanied guest will be admitted free of charge.
Practice rounds11:00 a.m. 3M Celebrity Challenge
Pebble Beach Golf Links – holes 1, 2, 3, 17 & 18

Thursday, February 12
8:00 a.m. First round, all three courses

Friday, February 13
8:00 a.m. Second round, all three courses

Saturday, February 14
8:00 a.m. Third round, all three courses

Sunday, February 15
7:30 a.m. Final round, Pebble Beach Golf Links
60 low pros and 25 low teams

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4 Comments »

Al said:

We have to catch a flight out of San Jose on the Sunday evening after the tournament and I have heard traffic can be quite bad heading north. Any faster (secret) routes we should know about?

# 29 January 2009 at 2:17 pm

admin said:

Hi Al;

Unfortunately there are not a bunch of choices. Avoid Highway 1 all the way up; take 156 to Highway 101 North. Then take 87 North and follow the signs to the Airport. You could follow 101 all the way, but 87 is better (and prettier!).

Hope you have a great time at the AT&T; Bill Murray is back this year – (cheers)

# 30 January 2009 at 1:27 pm

admin said:

I need to be more clear; take Highway 1 North past marina, then take exit 156 to Prunedale (about 5 miles). you will come to Highway 101 there.

# 30 January 2009 at 1:40 pm

mj said:

The Monterey Peninsula offers the most spectacular golfing I have ever experienced. I was pinching myself the whole time i was there just to making sure I was not dreaming. Monterey offers the best golf courses in the world! I just got back from a retreat to the Monterey Peninsula and must say this was the best golf vacation i have ever had! See the courses for yourself: Map of Monterey Peninsula Golf Courses

# 4 March 2009 at 12:02 am