Nicklaus to play in two pro-ams

Jack Nicklaus, winner of 18 PGA Tour major championships, informed

Toshiba Senior Classic officials that he will play in pro-am events

both Wednesday and Thursday.

The pro-ams are open to the public and feature four amateurs

paired with a Champions Tour professional. Nicklaus will tee off at

12:30 p.m. Wednesday and again at 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

“From my understanding, Mr. Nicklaus does not usually play in two

pro-ams during any given tournament week,” tournament director Jeff

Purser said. “So, for our outstanding golf fans as well as the

amateurs participating in our pro-am, the chance to see possibly the

greatest player of all time an extra day is quite special.”

Nicklaus’ announcement last week that he will play in the

tournament for the first time has brought increased phone calls into

the tournament office of fans seeking tickets.

“Ticket sales have been brisk,” Purser said. “If it is good

weather, we anticipate record crowds.”

-- Bryce Alderton