the Memorial Tournament continues to salute the military

Tim Clark also joins Memorial Tournament field of competitors

Dublin, Ohio (May 20, 2010) – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley announced today the return of Military Appreciation Day scheduled for Tuesday, June 1. First introduced at the 2007 Memorial, Military Appreciation Day is free for all military personnel (including immediate family) with a valid active or retired military ID.

Gates open at 7 a.m. EDT for this special day honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. The day’s activities include the Opening Ceremonies at 3 p.m., where 2010 Memorial Tournament Honoree Seve Ballesteros and 2010 Journalism Honoree Ron Green, Sr. will be recognized. Also included will be an appearance by the 122nd Army Marching Band and The Ohio State University Spring Band. An exclusive golf clinic will be provided for the military at 1:30 p.m. featuring Ohio native and 2006 Memorial Tournament runner-up Brett Wetterich.

"Jack Nicklaus and the entire Memorial Tournament staff have been very supportive of the Ohio National Guard," said Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt Ohio adjutant general. "Each year many of our recently returned Soldiers and Airmen have an opportunity to take part in a day of activities that honor service members."

Military Appreciation Day will conclude with the annual Jack Nicklaus Clinic at 4:30 p.m. on the Main Driving Range following the Opening Ceremonies. This fan favorite is open to the public and hosted by Tournament founder and host Jack Nicklaus, and it features some of the most prominent golfers in the world selected from the Tournament field of competitors. Already scheduled to appear are three-time major champion Ernie Els, who won the 2004 Memorial, and Henrik Stenson, who won the 2009 Players Championship.

All-week Patron Badges to the 2010 Memorial Tournament are available to the general public. The badges, valid May 31-June 6, cost $155 and include a complimentary any day Practice Round ticket at no extra cost. As always, kids 12 and under can attend for free. The public may call the Tournament Ticket Office 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at 877-MT BADGE or visit www.thememorialtournament.com to purchase badges. Daily tickets for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday practice rounds are also available. The cost is $30, and they are valid for all three practice-round days.

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