St. Augustine, Fla. (March 13, 2012) -- The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum has added two new opportunities for fans to join in the celebration of the 2012 Induction Ceremony. On Sunday, May 6, the Hall of Fame will host an Inductee Forum, where Class of 2012 Inductees Peter Alliss, Dan Jenkins, Sandy Lyle and Hollis Stacy will participate in a moderated discussion, telling the stories behind their legendary careers.

On Monday, May 7, a limited number of spaces are still available for the Induction Golf Tournament, which will be a shotgun format on the Slammer & Squire Golf Course at World Golf Village. The event will feature awards, a luncheon and the opportunity to meet members of the Hall of Fame. Players will also receive tickets to the Induction Ceremony and Gala.

Tickets are still available to the 2012 Induction Ceremony and Gala, which kicks off THE PLAYERS Championship week. The Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 7 in the St. Johns County Convention Center at World Golf Village. The Ceremony will pay homage to the game's rich, storied history and will feature all five members of the Class of 2012: Alliss, Jenkins, Lyle, Stacy and Phil Mickelson.

More information on the Inductee Forum and Induction Golf Tournament:

• 2012 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Forum | Sunday, May 6

Join us as the Hall of Fame hosts a special public event the day before the Class of 2012 receives "Golf's Highest Honor." Learn the stories behind the careers of noted British commentator Peter Alliss, legendary golf writer Dan Jenkins, Masters champion Sandy Lyle and LPGA star Hollis Stacy during a lively moderated panel discussion in the museum at Shell Hall. In addition to a general admission seat at the Forum, tickets include all day museum admission, the opportunity to view the inductees' special exhibits, and a Class of 2012 commemorative Induction poster. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of event. Friends of the Hall of Fame museum members can purchase their tickets at a discounted rate of $10. A limited number of tickets are available and advance purchase is suggested. For more information, visit www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org.

• Induction Ceremony Golf Tournament | Monday, May 7

A limited number of foursomes are available in the Induction Ceremony Golf Tournament on the Slammer & Squire Golf Course at World Golf Village on Monday, May 7. The tournament will be a shotgun format and includes continental breakfast, awards luncheon, a gift bag and the opportunity to meet members of the Hall of Fame. Each participant will receive one ticket to the 2012 Induction Ceremony & Gala. Singles are $350 and foursomes are $1,200. For more information, visit www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org.

For information about the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum or the events surrounding the 2012 Induction Ceremony, visit www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org.

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About the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum

The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum preserves and honors the history of golf and the legacies of those who have made it great. The Hall of Fame and Museum, located at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., serves as a steward of the game through engaging, interactive storytelling and exhibitions featuring artifacts, works of art, audio, video and photography significant to the history of golf and its members.

The Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 nonprofit institution and is allied with 26 national and international golf organizations, including The European Tour, LPGA, the Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, The R&A and USGA. To learn more about the Hall of Fame or to lend support, visit www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org.

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As the Founding Partner of the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum and World Golf Village, Shell Oil Company played a lead role in supporting the development and growth of the institution, which opened in 1998. Since then, their continued involvement has led the way for others to join in support of the Hall of Fame & Museum's mission.