Marana gets its time in spotlight

Regardless of who wins the tournament (that's Hunter Mahan, above, last year's victor), area businesses and service providers bag an estimated $50 million to $75 million from the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship., according to the Tucson Conquistadores.

Marana gets its time in spotlight

Golfers aren't the only winners in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Match Play gives Marana time in spotlight

The golf tournament brings top players and fans from around the world and in the process injects millions into the local economy, backers say.

Match Play gives Marana time in spotlight

Golfers aren't the only winners in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Volunteers make Accenture work

Volunteers pitch in their time and labor to help make the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship run smoothly. Between 900 and 1,000 volunteers help make the tournament function.

Volunteers make Accenture work

Revelers may go to the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship to see the likes of Hunter Mahan and Tiger Woods in action, but the tournament wouldn't function properly without the help of some Girl Scouts.

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Last year's Accenture championship round included Hunter Mahan, above, playing against Rory McIlroy.

Accenture Match Play Championship

During its six years in Marana, the Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament has raised more than $8.8 million for children's charities across the region. This year's event is Feb. 18-24 at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain.

Visitors Bureau gives Marana hotels the boot

Tourists looking for information about the Tucson area won't find anything about Marana hotels and resorts from the local visitors bureau.

Fair weather ahead: No need for a raincoat at parade, rodeo, golf

Whether you plan to dust off your cowboy boots for the rodeo and parade or hit the green at the Accenture Match Play tournament, sunny skies and warm temps make it a great week to be outdoors.