Tiger Has One Less Excuse To Skip Future AT&T National Pro-Ams

Granted, there's still that little obstacle called AT&T, but Poppy Hills will not be one of the reasons he skips in future years, reports the Monterey Herald in sharing the great news that Monterey Peninsula Country Club's Shore Course hosts the next five years.

"The 2010 AT&T was a tremendous success on so many levels," states MPCC General Manager Michael Bowhay. "Our members enthusiastically embraced the tournament's return to our facility. The Shore Course received rave reviews from pros, amateurs and spectators alike."

MPCC's involvement in the Pro-Am dates back to the origins of the tournament when Bing Crosby first brought the event to the Monterey Peninsula in 1947. The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is one of the longest running golf tournaments on the PGA TOUR and is one of the largest charitable events in Northern California. To date the tournament has generated nearly $85 million for charity.

"MPCC's return exceeded even our expectations," states Monterey Peninsula Foundation board chairman, Clint Eastwood. "This new agreement will have a positive impact on the Foundation's charitable giving."