Ridgewood And Plainfield To Host 2010,2011 events

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that Ridgewood Country Club and Plainfield Country Club, both in New Jersey, will host the 2010 and 2011 The Barclays, respectively.

"New Jersey is honored that The Barclays will be staged in New Jersey at least two more years," said New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine. "We are fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with this event to make an impact across the state.

This gives the Garden State an opportunity to showcase what we have to offer to golf fans throughout the world, and represents a substantial economic boost and a genuine commitment to charitable organizations at a time when it?s needed the most." Ridgewood in Paramus, N.J., hosted the 2008 tournament won by Vijay Singh in a playoff over Sergio Garcia. "The Barclays at Ridgewood Country Club last year was a resounding success by all accounts," said PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem. "The players' enthusiastic response to the venue was unprecedented. Vijay Singh said it best during closing ceremonies when he called Ridgewood Country Club one of the best golf courses the TOUR has ever played.

"There are so many excellent courses in the New York and New Jersey area, and we are pleased to add one of the best, Plainfield Country Club, to The Barclays rotation," said Finchem. "As the first event in the PGA TOUR Playoffs, The Barclays is an important tournament for the PGA TOUR, and there's no doubt that Plainfield, who some would say is Donald Ross's best design, will provide a worthy challenge to the game?s best players in 2011." This year's tournament will be staged at Liberty National Golf Club in late August.

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