Ticket Information:Sorry
but sold out!
Tickets go on sale Monday, May 8th at 10:00am Eastern time and can
be purchased by calling 1-866-607-5461 or by visiting
www.telusskins.com.
Ticket prices are $150.00 for two-day pass or $95.00 for one-day
pass for either Monday, August 7th or Tuesday, August 8th. Prices
do not include applicable taxes and service charges.
Volunteer Information:
The General Public who wish to volunteer will be asked to sign up
AFTER June 1, 2006 by contacting: Bob Hancock, Chair, Volunteer Officials. Email: lhancock@telusplanet.net
* There is a $40.00 registration fee, which is customary for all International
golf matches. For this fee, each volunteer will receive a shirt and
tie/ribbon, a vest, a cap, a $150.00 accreditation, food vouchers
and a BBQ dinner on August 8th after the completion of play.
Web news: www.telusskins.com
- (April 13, 2006) This August, Canada's annual summer golf classic,
the TELUS Skins Game, will feature a field as spectacular as the setting
when the event visits The Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta.
Not only will the TELUS Skins Game be visiting the province of Alberta
for the first time in its 14-year history, but it will also mark the
first time that a field of five players has competed in the popular
event. In a special tribute to the history of the game of golf, five
players, each representing a different decade, will compete on one
of Canada's most historic, and picturesque, golf courses. Jack
Nicklaus, Greg Norman, 2006 Tournament Players
Champion and Alberta's own Stephen Ames, John
Daly, and Sergio Garcia will battle it out
for cash prizes while helping raise money for the Alberta Children's
Hospital. Link
for ticket
TELUS Skins Game coming to Banff in 2006 http://www.mytelus.com
- The stunning scenery of the Fairmont Banff Springs golf
course, combined with the star power of Sergio Garcia, Stephen Ames
and two other top golfers will ensure the 2006 TELUS Skins Game is
one of the key events on the Canadian sports calendar in 2006.
EDMONTON (mytelus.com - Dec. 1/05) - Sergio Garcia and Alberta's own
Stephen Ames will be joined by two other top professional golfers
when the TELUS Skins Game comes to Banff in 2006. With Alberta celebrating
its centennial this year, TELUS was eager to pay tribute to the province
and announced Thursday the TELUS Skins Game will be coming to Alberta
for the first time in the event's 14-year history. The event will
be held at The Fairmont Banff Springs Resort and Golf Course, August
7-8, 2006. The Skins Game comes to Alberta after a hugely successful
event in 2005 that saw Ames come out on top against legendary Jack
Nicklaus, Vijay Singh and John Daly in front of a sold-out gallery
and national television audience at Nicklaus North Golf Course in
Whistler, B.C. Nicklaus was participating in the event just days before
playing in his final competitive event, the British Open. "The
TELUS Skins Game is a highlight of the Canadian summer sporting schedule,
and the entire TELUS team is proud to share this event with golf fans
from all corners of the country," said Joe Natale, president
of TELUS Business Solutions. "Alberta has been a great supporter
of TELUS for many years and deserves an event of this calibre."
The intimate, relaxed setting of the Skins Game format allows players
to engage with the cameras and the crowds as they compete against
each other for pride and prize money. The 2006 event will celebrate
the rich tradition of the game with a special theme paying tribute
to different eras in golf's history. "Playing in, and actually
winning, the TELUS Skins Game last year was a thrill," said Ames,
who lives in Calgary when he's not playing on the PGA circuit. "But
having the opportunity to defend this title, in front of Alberta's
golf fans who have been so supportive of my family and me over the
years, will make this year's event one of the highlights of my career.
"I would especially like to thank TELUS for bringing this event
to the province of Alberta." A native of Trinidad and Tobago
who received his Canadian citizenship in December 2003, Ames and his
wife Jodi, along with sons Justin and Ryan, reside year-round in Calgary.
Garcia, who won the 2002 TELUS Skins Game with eight skins for $185,000,
said he's always enjoyed playing in the event. "Each year they
round up some of the best players to compete against, and have fun
with, on the golf course," said Garcia. "I have heard many
great things about Banff and the golf course there, and I'm looking
forward to seeing it in person in August." Designed in 1928 by
Canada's world-renowned golf course architect, Stanley Thompson, The
Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course is famous for its panoramic beauty
and challenging layout set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The
course winds along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur
Mountain and Mount Rundle. More world-class participants for the 2006
TELUS Skins Game will be announced in the coming months, along with
event ticket information. Over the years, the Skins Game line-up has
included many of the biggest names in the game, including: Nick Price,
Ray Floyd, Nicklaus, Fred Couples, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo,
Ben Crenshaw, Greg Norman, Daly, Ernie Els, Mark O’Meara, Mike
Weir, Ian Leggatt, Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Garcia, Singh, and
last year’s champion Ames.
Banff to host Bear Skins appearance
By DARREN FRIESEN, CALGARY SUN - Tue, April 11, 2006 http://calsun.canoe.ca
- There will be another kind of bear roaming the woods in Banff this
summer. Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus, also known as the Golden Bear,
is slated to tee off with Stephen Ames and Sergio Garcia at this year's
annual Telus Skins game at the Banff Springs Golf Course. Sources close
to the event told the Sun yesterday Nicklaus and fan favourite John
Daly are both going to play in the five-man tournament, which will take
place Aug. 7-8. IMG Canada, the company partly responsible for organizing
the Telus Skins Game, would neither confirm nor deny the addition of
Nicklaus and Daly to the event. "We're not able to give the identity
of the three remaining players until we hold a press conference on Thursday
in Calgary," said IMG's Dave Haggith. The Skins Game, which was
held at Nicklaus North last summer in Whistler, B.C., is an 18-hole
event played over two days. The tournament in August marks the event's
13th year.
Ames to defend Skins title in Banff http://www.scoregolf.com
- The TELUS Skins game is heading to Alberta for the first time in
its 14-year history. Organizers announced that the high-stakes golf
event will be held Aug. 7-8, 2006 at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs
Resort and Golf Course. In addition, it was announced that Calgary’s
Stephen Ames will return to defend his title, won last year in Whistler,
B.C., and that he will do so against Sergio Garcia. More competitors
will be announced at a later date. Sources said this year's event
may feature five golfers instead of the usual four, with each golfer
representing a different decade in age. Garcia would be the 20s, while
Ames would handle the 40s. “The TELUS Skins Game is a highlight
of the Canadian summer sporting schedule and the entire TELUS team
is proud to share this event with golf fans from all corners of the
country,” said Joe Natale, president of TELUS Business Solutions,
in a press release. “Alberta has been a great supporter of TELUS
for many years and deserves an event of this calibre.” The Telus
Skins Game has been a regular stop on the Canadian golf calendar for
13 years. It has featured some of the top names in the game including
Phil Mickelson, Mike Weir, John Daly, Nick Faldo, Ben Crenshaw and
Greg Norman. Last year, Ames played against Daly, Vijay Singh and
Jack Nicklaus at the Nicklaus North Golf Club. “Playing in,
and actually winning, the TELUS Skins Game last year was a thrill,”
said Stephen Ames. “But having the opportunity to defend this
title, in front of Alberta’s golf fans who have been so supportive
of my family and me over the years, will make this year’s event
one of the highlights of my career. I would especially like to thank
TELUS for bringing this event to the province of Alberta.” "I
have always enjoyed being a part of the TELUS Skins Game and playing
in front of the Canadian fans," said Sergio Garcia, who won the
2002 TELUS Skins Game with 8 skins for $185,000. "Each year they
round up some of the best players to compete against, and have fun
with, on the golf course. I have heard many great things about Banff
and the golf course there and I'm looking forward to seeing it in
person in August."Designed in 1928 by Canada’s world-renowned
golf course architect, Stanley Thompson, The Fairmont Banff Springs
Golf Course is famous for its panoramic beauty and challenging layout
set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The course winds along the
Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain and Mount
Rundle.
Telus Skins Game Alberta Bound In 2006 - Sergio Garcia &
Stephen Ames Confirmed
By IMG Press Release - Dave Haggith - Dec. 1/05 www.canadagolfguide.com
- Telus Skins Game Alberta Bound In 2006…Sergio Garcia and Defending
Champion Stephen Ames To Be Joined By Biggest Names In Golf At The
Fairmont Banff Springs Resort & Golf Course. With Alberta celebrating
its Centennial, TELUS was eager to pay tribute to the province and
announced today that the TELUS Skins Game will be coming to Alberta
for the first time in the event’s 14-year history. Sergio Garcia
and defending TELUS Skins Game Champion Stephen Ames will be joined
by some of the biggest names in golf as the event comes to The Fairmont
Banff Springs Resort and Golf Course, August 7-8, 2006. The TELUS
Skins Game comes to Alberta after a hugely successful event in 2005
that saw the legendary Jack Nicklaus, Vijay Singh, John Daly and Stephen
Ames battle in front of a sold-out gallery and national television
audience at Nicklaus North Golf Course in Whistler, British Columbia.
Nicklaus was participating in the event just days before playing in
his final competitive event, the British Open. “The TELUS Skins
Game is a highlight of the Canadian summer sporting schedule and the
entire TELUS team is proud to share this event with golf fans from
all corners of the country,” said Joe Natale, President of TELUS
Business Solutions. “Alberta has been a great supporter of TELUS
for many years and deserves an event of this calibre.” The intimate,
relaxed setting of the Skins Game format allows players to engage
with the cameras and the crowds as they compete against each other
for pride and prize money. This year’s event will celebrate
the rich tradition of the game with a special theme paying tribute
to different eras in golf’s history. “Playing in, and
actually winning, the TELUS Skins Game last year was a thrill,”
said Stephen Ames. “But having the opportunity to defend this
title, in front of Alberta’s golf fans who have been so supportive
of my family and me over the years, will make this year’s event
one of the highlights of my career. I would especially like to thank
TELUS for bringing this event to the province of Alberta.” "I
have always enjoyed being a part of the TELUS Skins Game and playing
in front of the Canadian fans," said Sergio Garcia, who won the
2002 TELUS Skins Game with 8 skins for $185,000. "Each year they
round up some of the best players to compete against, and have fun
with, on the golf course. I have heard many great things about Banff
and the golf course there and I'm looking forward to seeing it in
person in August." Designed in 1928 by Canada’s world-renowned
golf course architect, Stanley Thompson, The Fairmont Banff Springs
Golf Course is famous for its panoramic beauty and challenging layout
set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The course winds along the
Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain and Mount
Rundle. More world-class participants for the 2006 TELUS Skins Game
will be announced in the coming months along with event ticket information.
Over the years, the Skins Game line-up has included many of the biggest
names in the game, including: Nick Price, Ray Floyd, Jack Nicklaus,
Fred Couples, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo, Ben Crenshaw, Greg
Norman, John Daly, Ernie Els, Mark O’Meara, Mike Weir, Ian Leggatt,
Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Sergio Garcia, Vijay Singh, and last
year’s Champion, Stephen Ames.
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