Buick Invitational
The Buick Invitational is one of the prestigious tournaments in the world with all the top golfers taking part in it. It is an annual event being held in the month of January. Since its inception in 1952 the championship has been held in various courses.
- San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista, California (1952-53)
- Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California (1954)
- Mission Valley Country Club in San Diego , California (1955; 1957-63; 1965-67)
- Singing Hills Country Club in El Cajon, California (1956)
- Rancho Bernardo Country Club in San Diego , California (1964)
- Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California (1968- )
Tiger Woods won the 2006 edition of the Buick Invitational beating Nathan Green Jose Maria Olazabal in a three-way playoff. This year the prize money will be $5,100,000 million which is the highest in the tournament's history.
Tournament schedule and tickets
The next edition of the Buick Invitational will be held from 22-28 January, 2007. Access to the first day of the tournament will be free. You can buy individual tickets or season badges for the championship. You can book your tickets online or buy them at the gate. Children below the age of 12 will be given free admission when they are accompanying an adult.
The Buick Invitational is the fourth tournament in the US PGA Tour calendar. You will witness the best golfers in action as they compete against each other for the trophy. As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other tournaments in the US PGA Tour.
