For Immediate Release
 
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
 
Michael Hill quashes golf rumours

Two rumours doing the rounds in Queenstown that Michael Hill is going to restrict the number of spectators allowed entry to his course during the Michael Hill N.Z. Open and that the Pro-Am event was not going to be held on his course have both been firmly quashed by the man himself.
 
Hill said that he wanted as many people as possible to come to the event and view what will be such a great spectacle.
 
“I know ticket sales are very strong and ahead of total sales achieved for the open last year, but I want to see double and three times that number at this year’s event,” he said.
 
Hill also assured all those participating in the pro-am that it would be held at The Hills.
 
“There have been rumours that this event would be at Millbrook, but that is not the case. We are working closely with Millbrook for the Open and they will host the final qualifying tournament on the Tuesday.
 
“We are in for a great week of golf. While we have had a slow start to the growing season, things have really picked up now and we are right on target to producing the course in top order for the Michael Hill New Zealand Open,” he said.

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