StubHub Hits the Sweet Spot With New Hospitality Venue at the 2008 Masters
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Mar 31 (MARKET WIRE) --
StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, has announced the grand
opening of The 19th Hole - StubHub Hospitality Clubhouse for the 2008 Masters
Tournament in Augusta, GA, April 7 - 13. Golf fans looking for an alternative
to the typical high cost and "VIP only" hospitality offerings at the Masters
now have the option of a new, convenient retreat at a reasonable cost.
Located a sand wedge away from Gate 9 at Augusta National Golf Club (at the
corner of Heath Dr. and Berckmans Rd.), StubHub's 19th Hole offers fans
significant amenities and service at the heart of the storied event.
Golf fans partaking in StubHub's newest offering for the Masters
Tournamentwill indulge in catered dining and beverage options, concierge
services,
HDtournament broadcasts, valet parking and much more. The 19th Hole will be
open for the entire week of events at Augusta National and will additionally
serve as on site badge pickup for tournament ticket buyers. All-inclusive
hospitality tickets can be purchased either on StubHub.com or on-site at the
clubhouse, with prices ranging from $149 to $250 depending on the day of the
tournament.
"In addition to helping fans secure tickets to an otherwise sold out
event,our addition of the 19th Hole Clubhouse will enable StubHub to connect
withour fans and help make their Masters Tournament experience an even more
memorable one," said Sean Pate, head of corporate communications at StubHub.
"Similar to the approach we take towards the customer service StubHub provides,
fans can expect nothing short of the best hospitality experience possible at a
highly
attractive price."
For more information on The 19th Hole - StubHub Hospitality Clubhouse, check
out:
http://www.stubhub.com/the-masters-tickets/?event_id=566239.
A wide range of 2008 Masters Tournament tickets and ticket packages are also
available for purchase on StubHub, up until the start of each event.
Additionally, fans with extra tickets have the option of reselling them at
the tournament by visiting the 19th Hole Clubhouse.
About StubHub
StubHub is the world's largest ticket marketplace, enabling fans to buy
andsell tickets to a vast selection of nearly 30,000 sports, concert, theater
and
other live entertainment events. StubHub reinvented the ticket resale market in
2000 and continues to lead through innovation. The company's unique online
marketplace, dedicated solely to tickets, provides all fans the choice to buy
or sell their tickets in a safe, convenient, and highly reliable environment.
All transactions are processed and delivered via StubHub's patent-pending
FanNetwork(SM) ticket delivery service, supported by seven-day toll free
customer
service at 1-866-STUBHUB, and backed by an industry-first FanProtect(TM)
Guarantee. Company partners include MLB.com and over 30 teams in the NFL, NBA,
NHL and NCAA along with numerous media companies such as ESPN and Sports
Illustrated.
StubHub is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). For more information on
StubHub,visit www.stubhub.com.
Press Contact:
Joellen Ferrer
StubHub Corporate Communications
415.222.8412
jferrer@stubhub.com
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