David Toms, the 2001 US PGA Champion and a member of three US Ryder Cup Teams, will replace reigning Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa in the field for the 28th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, held next week in Bermuda.
Oosthuizen, who captured his first Major Championship at St Andrews in July, recently damaged ligaments on the outside of his left ankle while in his native South Africa. He was forced to withdraw from the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship last week at St Andrews, and then notified PGA of America officials that he would not be able to compete in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
Toms finished second in the 2001 PGA Grand Slam of Golf, his only previous appearance in the 36-hole event. He will join US Open Champion Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland, US PGA Champion Martin Kaymer of Germany and three-time major champion Ernie Els in South Africa at Port Royal Golf Course, Bermuda, from October 18-20.
Season tickets for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be available for $50. Daily tickets for individual attendance will be available for $20 on Monday for the Champions Clinic and Pro-Am, and $20 each day for the Tuesday and Wednesday competition days.
In an effort to encourage more youngsters to become involved in the game, juniors aged 17 and below will be admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult.
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