WEST DES MOINES, May 23, 2016 – This Memorial Day the Solheim Cup and SheerID are partnering to offer free grounds tickets to active duty, military reserve, National Guard, military retirees, and veterans for the 2017 Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Servicemen and women can claim their print-at-home ticket anytime at http://www.solheimcupusa.com/tickets.
“With the patriotism surrounding the Solheim Cup there is no better tournament to offer a military discount protected by SheerID. We are proud to recognize and honor those that have given so much for the freedoms we enjoy today,” says Chris Garrett, Tournament Director for the 2017 Solheim Cup.
The grounds tickets, valued at $150, are good for seven days of access to the LPGA’s most patriotic and prestigious tournament which pits Team USA against Team Europe. The 2017 Solheim Cup will be held in West Des Moines at Des Moines Golf and Country Club, August 14-20, 2017. Don’t forget to wear your red, white and blue to the tournament to show your pride in both our country and our elite American golfers.
Team USA Captain, Juli Inkster, also welcomes the veterans to the 2017 Solheim Cup, “I am thrilled to hear that the Solheim Cup is offering free tickets to our servicemen and women. It’s an honor to wear my country’s colors for this tournament and I know that privilege comes from their service and sacrifice.”
The military ticket offer is made possible through the services of SheerID, which provides instant eligibility verification. Servicemen and women are asked to provide basic information about their service while reserving their 2017 Solheim Cup ticket. The online system instantly confirms his or her status, ensuring the offer is exclusive to the military community.
Learn everything you need to know about the 2017 Solheim Cup including tickets, volunteers, and hotels at SolheimCupUSA.com.