GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENT
The Kraft Nabisco Championship is the first "major" tournament of the year on the LPGA Tour. The 2009 tournament will be played for the 38th year on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club.

DATES
Monday, March 30 - Practice Rounds
Tuesday, March 31 -- Wednesday, April 1 - Celebrity Pro-Am
Thursday, April 2 -- Sunday, April 5 - Championship Play

SITE
Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Dinah Shore Tournament Course Par 36-36 - 72
(6,569 yards)

SPONSOR
Kraft Foods Global Inc.

TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN
Dennis Belcastro

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Joe Boborci

BUSINESS MANAGER
Gabe Codding

PURSE
$2 million (Winner's share
$300,000)

2008 CHAMPION
Lorena Ochoa
(68-71-71-67 - 277)

PLAYER FIELD
The 2009 Kraft Nabisco Championship will draw more than 100 of the best woman golfers in the world including the 2009 defending championion and three time Rolex Player of the Year, Lorena Ochoa, the 2008 Rookie of the Year, Yani Tseng, Na Yeon Choi, Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbus, Katherine Hull, Helen Alfredsson, and Ji Yai Shin as well as the top-ranked amateurs in the country.

TOURNAMENT CHARITIES
Major beneficiaries are United Way of the Desert, the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs, Food For All, the LPGA Foundation, Family YMCA of the Desert and the Desert Junior Golf Association.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Donna Hahn, Hahn Communications
949/458-3983
donna@hahnmarketing.com

• Grandstands will be located on holes 1 and 18 with seating on a first come, first serve basis - no reserve seating.

• Observe leaderboards throughout the golf course for "Weather Warning" signs.

• Weather changes occur frequently, jackets or sweaters are suggested.

Course Map

Please click here for the Mission Hills course map (Adobe PDF format).

Cameras
Cameras are allowed Monday through Wednesday, however, Thursday through Sunday they are strictly prohibited.
Coolers, backpacks, large bags, memorabilia, cell phones, & pagers/beepers will not be allowed on the premises at any time **

Cell Phones and Pagers
Absolutely no cell phones or pagers allowed on the premises during the week of the Tournament. They will be confiscated.

Parking
Click here for parking map.

Ticket Sales
Daily Grounds tickets and week long Season tickets will be available for purchase at the tournament Shuttle drop-off area.

Hotel Info:
CVA (800) 417-3529
www.relaxranchomirage.com

Will Call
WILL CALL is located at the Dinah Shore Gate at Mission Hills Country club

Pairing Sheets and Program
Pairing Sheets are free. Programs may be purchased onsite.

Food and Retail
Food and Retail outlets will be open throughout the week at various locations.

First Aid
Local Fire Dept. staff will be on hand to assist with any medical needs.

No General Admission parking will be available at Mission Hills Country Club.

Please click here for Driving Directions (Adobe PDF format).

SPONSORS