MINNEAPLOIS, Minn. -- The Scholarship America Shot at College will take place on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Troy Burne Golf Club in Hudson, Wisc., as part of the Scholarship America Showdown. Students between the ages of 12-17 are encouraged to take a shot at a $25,000 college scholarship.

The first 300 eligible registrants receive Scholarship America Showdown tickets for Tuesday, July 6. All participants are treated to entertaining and educational clinics by Nationwide Tour golf professionals and receive a free lunch and commemorative t-shirt.

Each student takes a shot on the driving range and a group of semi-finalists is determined. The semi-finalists will hit again and the contest is narrowed to one finalist. That lucky finalist is invited back to putt for the $25,000 scholarship following the conclusion of the play on Sunday, July 11, in front of spectators, players and the media. No pressure, right?

To register on-line, go to www.scholarshipamericashowdown.com and click on "events" or call toll-free 866-263-4653 for more information.

Tom Lehman will host the Scholarship America Showdown, a new Nationwide Tour stop, at Troy Burne Golf Club in Hudson, Wisc., July 5-11, 2004. All tournament proceeds will be shared equally between Scholarship America and Children's Cancer Research Fund.

About Nationwide Tour

Owned and operated by the PGA TOUR, the Nationwide Tour is in its 15th season in 2004. Nationwide, one of the world's largest insurance and financial services providers, is in its second year as the umbrella sponsor of the Tour. The 2004 season will consist of 31 events played in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Panama. Purses will reach approximately $15.8 million this year. The Top 20 money winners of the season will automatically earn playing privileges on the 2005 PGA TOUR. The PGA TOUR is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and its website is www.pgatour.com.