Elite Field of 15 Golfers Scheduled to Play Inaugural The Mojo 6 Jamaica LPGA Invitational

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- As of today, fifteen elite women golfers, including six of the top-seven female golfers in the Rolex World Golf Rankings, are committed to participate in a field of 16 in the inaugural The Mojo 6 Tournament (www.themojo6.com), a unique golf tournament being held in Jamaica, and broadcast on CBS, May 1 & 2, 2010.  And, in yet another "first" for LPGA golf, the creators of The Mojo 6 are inviting fans to select the 16th contestant, who will compete for a share of $1 million purse and is guaranteed at least $25,000.

Six of the top seven female golfers in the world, Cristie Kerr, Anna Nordqvist, Suzann Pettersen, Jiyai Shin, Paula Creamer and Yani Tseng will be joined by fellow LPGA players Amanda Blumenhurst, Na Yeon Choi, Christina Kim, Brittany Lang, Brittany Lincicome, Kristy McPherson, Morgan Pressel and Angela Stanford.  And last week, the creators behind The Mojo 6, Mojo Marketing & Media, offered the 15th spot to 15-year-old golfing phenom, Mariah Stackhouse, compared by many familiar with the game to being the "next Tiger Woods."

"I'm delighted to play in The Mojo 6 in Jamaica," said Paula Creamer.  "It'll be exciting to be part of an LPGA sanctioned event with such a unique format.  Being able to pick my opponents, and the one-on-one-match-ups will make the competition even more intense, and more thrilling for the players and fans alike, and especially for newer fans of the game."

These golfers will also be the first to play Raceway Golf ™, a new, innovative golf format introduced by Mojo Marketing & Media. "We created the Raceway Golf format with the sport and its fans in mind," commented Joy Stephenson, co-founder of Mojo Marketing & Media.  "We created something that showcases the intense competition and rivalry in golf that goes beyond the players themselves and helps take the sport to a new level.  Our goal is to give fans a feeling of involvement in the sport and help expand the sport's appeal to a wider audience."

Played over two days, Raceway Golf™ pits 16 top players against each other to battle out a series of six-hole matches to crown a winner.  On the first day, each golfer has three separate six-hole matches to accumulate points to establish a Day One ranking from 1 to 16.  The top eight golfers move on to Day Two, Championship Day, and compete in a tournament bracket single-elimination, where three match victories crown the champion.  The new format is designed to draw out the competitive personalities of LPGA pros through intense showdowns.   "We knew this stage was going to be intense and demanding on the players, but at the world's best level, it's something that top competitors thrive on.  Having this amazing field for the inaugural play reinforces our belief that the time is right for Raceway Golf," said Ed Moses, Olympic champion and co-founder of Mojo.  "We let the fans vote, we let the fans play, we make the fans cheer!"

To give fans an even bigger stake in the tournament's outcome, the creators of The Mojo 6 are inviting fans to select the 16th competitor.  Starting today, fans can visit www.themojo6.com to vote for their favorite player among a group of 12 players once a day, every day through March 15.  The winner will be announced March 16, and will be invited to compete in Jamaica for her share of the $1 million dollar purse.

"Mojo is thrilled to have such 'marquee' players added to our roster for the first The Mojo 6 tournament," said Moses.  "And we can't wait to see who the fan selects as our 16th competitor.   Bringing people closer to the sports they love is just one part of what we hoped to accomplish when we launched Mojo last year.  We wanted to create a platform that puts the game back into the hands of the fans, while also inspiring people to reach for their dreams, and help others do the same."

Mojo will package The Mojo 6 in Jamaica for CBS broadcast with additional original content that is not typically aired in conjunction with a professional sporting event.  Additional coverage is set to include in-depth interviews with players highlighting what it takes to be among the world's best female athletes, performances by some of Jamaica's and the Caribbean's best-known entertainers, and exclusive "behind the scenes" footage of what it takes to stage an international golf event.  

As with all Mojo Marketing & Media properties, The Mojo 6 in Jamaica, and all future The Mojo 6 tournaments, will include activities designed to increase awareness about the importance of charitable giving.  Since no two markets are identical, this element of each The Mojo 6 tournament will reflect the unique character, needs and opportunities for charity involvement of its host market.  

For more information about the event, or to view a roundtable discussion about the event featuring Paula Creamer, Christina Kim and Suzann Pettersen, please visit www.themojo6.com.

About Mojo Marketing & Media

Mojo Marketing & Media is the first and only entertainment company whose mission is to encourage people to fully develop their personal social conscience, take action and get involved in making a positive difference in the lives of others. Mojo is deliberately structured as a for-profit company and is managed to maximize profitability to enhance its ability to help others.  Mojo derives its operating revenues entirely independent of any funds donated to the charitable causes it showcases and 100 percent of the funds donated to a charity go to that charity.  Based in Burbank, CA, Mojo is committed to sustainably managing its operations to protect the environment.  To learn more about Mojo Marketing & Media or any of its projects, visit www.mojomarketingandmedia.com or www.themojo6.com.

About the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)

The LPGA is the world's leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 1,700 members representing 28 different countries. With a Vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women's golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while dedicated LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The Duramed FUTURES Tour serves as the official developmental tour of the LPGA, consistently producing a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.  Follow the LPGA on its exclusive cable home, Golf Channel, and on the web via: www.LPGA.com,  www.facebook.com/lpga.official, www.twitter.com/lpga, and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo.

SOURCE Mojo Marketing & Media

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