Nicklaus, Player to headline Sports Commission breakfast event

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Golf legends Gary Player, left, and Jack Nicklaus will headline the Greater Columbus Sports Commission's next Morning Sports Report in October, where they'll promote the upcoming Presidents Cup at Nicklaus' Muirfield Village Golf Club.

The Greater Columbus Sports Commission? ? Greater Columbus Sports Commission Latest from The Business Journals Slideshow: USA Volleyball tourney packs M economic wallopExperts say Columbus would struggle to support NBA teamSlideshow: Big crowd turns out as Blue Jackets unveil 2013 All-Star Game logo Follow this company is going top shelf on the headliners for its annual town hall breakfast, landing golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as headliners for this year?s Morning Sports Report program.

The event, which will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center? ? Greater Columbus Convention Center Latest from The Business Journals Slideshow: USA Volleyball tourney packs M economic wallopCentral Ohio Inc.: List of big Midwest convention centers includes ColumbusSlideshow: Origins Game Fair at convention center promises adventure Follow this company on Oct. 2, will celebrate the Sports Commission?s 10th anniversary and promote the 2013 Presidents Cup, which will be played at Muirfield Village Golf Club? ? Muirfield Village Golf Club Latest from The Business Journals Corporate parties part of the scenery at Muirfield during Memorial TournamentColumbus chipping in to bring Presidents Cup to DublinMemorial Tournament encouraging patrons to use social media Follow this company in Dublin.

Nicklaus and Player have been instrumental in boosting interest in the Presidents Cup over the years, serving as team captains multiple times. Their decision to declare a tie at the 2003 Presidents Cup as darkness loomed over a sudden death playoff has become a part of golf history.

The Presidents Cup is held every other year, matching a team of top U.S. pros against a squad of international players selected from all corners of the world except Europe. Next year?s event will be held at Muirfield Village from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6, boosting the area?s economy and putting Central Ohio in the international media spotlight.

Like past Morning Sports Reports, this year?s event is expected to draw a mix of sports celebrities, team executives and just plain fans who like to be part of the action. I?ve been to most of the past eight Morning Sports Reports, and my favorite was two years ago when the headliners were Ohio State University?s? ? Ohio State University Latest from The Business Journals Lawmaker explains delay in letting Ohio State sell Clintonville house to podiatristOhio State, Cardinal Health get together on drug researchU-M AD's task: Grow Gopher budget Follow this company four living Heisman Trophy winners ? Howard ?Hopalong? Cassady, Archie Griffin, Eddie George and Troy Smith.

Tickets start at $70 for an individual seat at this year?s event. You can click here for more information.

Jeff Bell covers public policy, utilities, energy and the business of sports for Business First.

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