Buick Open

LA JOLLA, Calif., January 23 - Tiger Woods and Buick will host students from the Tiger Woods Learning Center at the 2008 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla.  Approximately 40 youths, grades 5-12, have been invited to enjoy lunch in the Buick hospitality suite and sit in special VIP sections at the 18th hole to watch the tournament and see Tiger finish his round on Sunday, Jan. 27.

"We are very excited about what we've accomplished with the Learning Center," said Woods, who is scheduled to make his 2008 debut at the Buick Invitational.  "I would like to thank Buick for giving these kids an experience they will never forget."

"Tiger has done an incredible job with his learning center and the Tiger Woods Foundation," said Buick Golf Marketing Manager Larry Peck. It's our privilege to host these outstanding young people and offer them an opportunity to watch Tiger play in a world-class golf tournament."

Launched in February 2006, the Tiger Woods Learning Center is an innovative 14-acre, after-school campus designed to inspire career exploration.  Serving members in grades five through 12, classes include forensic science, robotics, engineering, aerospace, video production and home design.  Since opening its doors to Southern California youth, the Learning Center has served more than 15,000 young people.

The Tiger Woods Learning Center is a program developed and supported by the Tiger Woods Foundation, which was established in 1996 by Tiger and his father Earl Woods.  Since inception, the foundation has empowered more than 10 million young people to reach their dreams through character development, career exploration, scholarships and grant-making programs.

Buick, a founding partner and sponsor of the Tiger Woods foundation, has been the Official car of the PGA TOUR since 1984.  Buick is the title-sponsor of two PGA TOUR events in 2008 - the Buick Invitational and the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Mich. (June 23-29).  Buick has a sponsorship agreement with Woods, who contines to play an integral role in the company's marketing plans.  Buick has donated more than $39 million to local charities in its tournament cities since 1982.

Media Contacts:  Al Abrams, Buick golf communications 646.210.7016 al.abrams@gmrworks.com or Emily Taylor, Tiger Woods Foundation, 949.725.3303 or 310.266.6469 etaylor@tigerwoodsfoundation.org