Special Olympics Georgia to Raise Funds Through THE TOUR Championship Presented by...

Special Olympics Georgia to Raise Funds Through THE TOUR Championship
Presented by Coca-Cola's TICKETS Fore CHARITY(TM) Program

ATLANTA, July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA)
will be able to reach more people with intellectual disabilities for sports
programs and networking for their family members through money raised from
THE TOUR Championship's TICKETS Fore CHARITY(TM) program. THE TOUR
Championship, the finale of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedEx Cup gives
Atlanta charities the opportunity to participate in TICKETS Fore CHARITY -- a
fundraising initiative designed to improve the quality of life in the
communities where PGA TOUR tournaments are held. THE TOUR Championship
features the top 30 players on the PGA TOUR, September 23-27th at East Lake
Golf Club.

Through TICKETS Fore CHARITY, SOGA will sell tournament tickets to benefit the
organization. All net proceeds go to charity: 50 percent to SOGA and 50
percent to the East Lake Foundation, one of THE TOUR Championship's primary
charities.

"Special Olympics appreciates the opportunity extended by The Barclays to
participate in this wonderful fundraising endeavor," said Georgia
Milton-Sheats, SOGA CEO. "It's now up to us to rally our supporters and
volunteers to generate the dollars that will help us continue to make a
difference in the community. "

"This is an incredible opportunity to raise unlimited funds for the
participating charity and there are absolutely no costs to the organization,"
said THE TOUR Championship's Executive Director Todd Rhinehart. "Fans will get
to witness the very best the PGA TOUR has to offer and generate revenue for
charities throughout greater Atlanta in a time when charities need help more
than ever. We'd like to invite the community to join us in enhancing and
enriching lives by participating in TICKETS Fore CHARITY."

Tickets available through TICKETS Fore CHARITY cost $150 for a weekly grounds
ticket book - good Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 27.

Tickets may be purchased at www.theplayofffinale.com. Select SOG from the
list of participating organizations. Enter charity code SOG in the TICKETS
Fore CHARITY box. For more information, contact Chelsea Stewart at
404.378.8687 or at ChelseaStewart@pgatourhq.com.

Proceeds from THE TOUR Championship will benefit other local charities as well
as the East Lake Foundation, (www.eastlakefoundation.com). This non-profit
organization was founded in 1995 to build a better future through education,
affordable housing, job readiness and connections with the broader community.
In 2008, THE TOUR Championship donated $1.4 million to charities, bringing the
total amount raised since 1998 to more than $9 million.

About Special Olympics Georgia
Special Olympics Georgia is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing
sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual
disabilities year round. SOG also organizes five state games, a sports camp,
athlete camp and a family camp annually. Check out our website at
www.specialolympicsga.org.

About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers.
Its primary purpose is to expand the PGA TOUR domestically and internationally
so as to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining
our commitment to growth in charity and integrity to the game. In 2009, the
three Tours compete in 102 events for more than $350 million in prize money.
Tournaments will be held in 10 countries outside the U.S. and in 35 states.

In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR
events also generate significant funds for local charities. The three Tours
have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The
PGA TOUR's web site address is www.PGATOUR.COM and the company is
headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

CONTACT: Georgia Milton-Sheats, 770-414-9390 x 106,
georgia.milton-sheats@specialolympicsga.org or visit www.specialolympicsga.org

INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE
SOLICITATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW
JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES
NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. THE TICKET PURCHASE IS NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS A
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION BY THE CONSUMER. SPONSOR: PGA TOUR, Inc., 100 PGA
TOUR Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082, Registration #287-5300.

SOURCE Special Olympics Georgia

Georgia Milton-Sheats of Special Olympics Georgia, +1-770-414-9390 x 106,
georgia.milton-sheats@specialolympicsga.org