GREETINGS FROM THE REGIONS CHARITY CLASSIC
- February 2008 -

In this Update:

• Tickets On Sale
• New Tournament Initiative – Birdies for Charity
• Player and Pro-Am Celebrity Updates
• Volunteering at the Classic (plus an interesting tournament fact we bet you didn’t know)
• Schedule of Events
  
• Tips from the Champions Tour
  
  

Birdies for Charity
The Classic is approaching $10 million donated to local charities in its 16-year history. To further increase the amount of charitable funds donated each year, we’re introducing a new program called Birdies for Charity. Birdies for Charity is a fundraising program designed to give participating charities the opportunity to generate contributions for their organization based on the number of “birdies” made by Champions Tour players during the Regions Charity Classic.  The 2008 goal is to raise $250,000, and each participating charity will receive 100% of their collected donations. We would love to surpass this goal! The program launches today, February 18th, but interested charities can continue signing up after today.  So far, more than 60 charities are participating!  Click here to see how your organization can get involved in the Birdies for Charity program.

Player and Pro-Am Celebrity Updates

Both Steve Spurrier and Tommy Tuberville have committed to play in this year’s Charter Telephone Pro-Am, along with Taylor Hicks, actor Lucas Black, Bobby Bowden, Bo Jackson and many more. This is a great opportunity to see your favorite Champions Tour players in action like Hale Irwin, Curtis Strange, Tom Kite, Peter Jacobsen, Jeff Sluman, Loren Roberts and defending champion, Brad Bryant, as well as some of your favorite celebrities.     See all commitments

Volunteering at the Classic
Here’s a tournament fact we bet you didn’t know.  Since 1992, 62 people have supported the Classic by volunteering ALL 16 years! Now it’s your turn to be a part of the volunteer experience and the excitement! There are 30 committees waiting for you and your friends and co-workers. And yes, while knowledge of the game of golf is beneficial to some committees, you don’t have to be a golf expert (or even play the game) to sign up. You’ll be benefiting local charities while enjoying a behind-the-scenes tournament experience you will never forget!  If you have questions or need help choosing a committee, please email our volunteer director, Wanda Gilmore.

The 2008 package includes: a golf shirt, golf cap, meals and drinks during your shift, a volunteer badge providing you access to the tournament all week (even when you’re not on shift!), plus you’ll receive 5 complimentary good-any-one-day tickets, two $5 Bruno’s Supermarkets coupons and a golf voucher for a round of golf at Ross Bridge!  The total value of the volunteer package is $405, but volunteers receive all this for only $65!  Ready to sign up? Read more about the volunteer package and committee descriptions.

Tips from the Champions Tour...