Invensys Classic of Las Vegas facts

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000 | 9:38 a.m.

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WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday through Sunday at the Tournament Players Club at Summerlin, the Desert Inn and Southern Highlands. Saturday's and Sunday's rounds will be played exclusively at TPC Summerlin.

PURSE: $4.25 million. Winner will receive $765,000.

FORMAT: 144 professionals and 432 amateurs. The pro-am will be played in foursomes consisting of three amateurs and one professional. It will be held Wednesday through Friday. The pro field will be cut to the low 70 scores and ties following Friday's round. The low amateurs will play with a tour player on Saturday.

ADMISSION: Daily tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate at all three courses. Children 17 and under receive free admission when accompanying a paying adult. Seniors (60 and older) and military personnel receive a free ticket with the purchase of one at $20. Season badges are $50 and badges that include clubhouse access are $100. VIP packages for four are $175 and $300.

TELEVISION: ESPN (Cox Cable Channel 19) will televise Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

ADVISORY: No cell phones or cameras.

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