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2008 Tournament Press Kit

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Credential Requests

The 2008 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets, to be held May 12-18 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge, is accepting media applications.

This is a new credentialing process utilizing the Champions TOUR’s credentialing system. If this is your first time visiting this media-only website, you will go through a brief registration process. Once you receive a confirmation via e-mail, you will then be able to log on to the site and complete the application process. We’re certain you will find this an informative site for up-to-date information on the tournament.

The deadline to apply for media credentials is Thursday, May 8th. The deadline has been extended to Saturday, May 10.

If you have questions regarding the Regions Charity Classic, contact Rose Kausler at rkausler@regionscharityclassic.com or Callaway Logan at clogan@regionscharityclassic.com. 

If you are a member of the media and would like to be added to the tournament media distribution list, please contact Rose Kausler at rkausler@regionscharityclassic.com with your contact information.

5.02.08 - Golf Gives Back - The May issue of Alabama Baby magazine recognizes the Regions Charity Classic as an organization that makes a difference in the lives of families and children in the state. The article highlights the various charitable aspects of the tournament including the Champions Tour wives and the new Birdies for Charity program.
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2008 Tournament News Releases

4/10/2008

Regions Charity Classic Launches 2008 Regions Trivia Challenge
Chance to Win Two Football Season Tickets to Your Favorite SEC School
(Birmingham, Ala.) - How well do you know your Regions Charity Classic, Regions Bank and SEC trivia? You have the chance to test your knowledge as part of the third annual “Regions Trivia Challenge” online sweepstakes, a Regions Charity Classic contest that lasts through midnight April 30, 2008. Read full news release.

3/28/2008
Enter the Regions Charity Classic Junior Poster Contest
Winning Poster Becomes the Official Tournament Poster and $10,000 Awarded to Child’s School

(Birmingham, Ala.) - Calling all junior artists!  Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF) announced today that it will be accepting entries to the Regions Charity Classic Junior Poster Contest through Wednesday, April 30, 2008.  On top of the individual poster contest prize winnings, a total of $34,000 in cash will be awarded to schools throughout the state. Read full news release.

2007 Tournament News Releases

4/10/2007

Regions Bank Launches the 2007 SEC Trivia Challenge

(Birmingham, Ala.) - How well do you know your SEC Sports, Regions Charity Classic and Regions Bank trivia? You’ll have a chance to test your knowledge as Regions launches the second annual “Regions SEC Trivia Challenge” online sweepstakes beginning midnight April 9, 2007 through midnight May 6, 2007. Read full news release.

 

4/05/2007

Coach Nick Saban Commits to Playing in the Charter Telephone Pro-Am at the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets

(Birmingham, Ala.) - University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has committed to participating in this year’s Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets, Thursday, May 17. This will be Coach Saban’s first appearance in the Charter Telephone Pro-am. Read full news release.

 

4/04/2007

Taylor Hicks Commits to Playing in the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets

(Birmingham, Ala.) - Reigning “American Idol” champion and Arista recording artist Taylor Hicks will participate in this year’s Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets, Thursday, May 17. This will be his first appearance in the Regions Charity Classic. Read full news release.

 

3/27/2007

Tickets to the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets Now On Sale

(Birmingham, Ala.) - Tickets to the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets May 16-20 are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased online at www.regionscharityclassic.com or by calling (205) 969-9229. Discounted tickets are also available at all Bruno’s Supermarkets or Food World locations. Read full news release.

 

3/23/2007

The Regions Charity Classic to Host Charitable Shootout Between Coach Steve Spurrier and Coach Tommy Tuberville During Tournament Week

(Birmingham, Ala.) - The Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets will host a separate competition for charity called the Wyndham Challenge during the Charter Telephone Pro-am Thursday, May 17. South Carolina’s head football coach Steve Spurrier and Auburn’s head football coach Tommy Tuberville will be paired together to compete for $15,000 to their favorite charity in a stroke play competition. Read full news release.

2006 Tournament News Releases

12/20/2006

Regions Charity Classic Reaches $9 Million in Charitable Donations

(Birmingham, Ala.) - The 2006 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets, an official Champions Tour event, will donate more than $680,000 to charitable organizations in Alabama. This year’s donation brings the tournament’s 15-year total contribution to charity to $9 million. The Regions Charity Classic Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization with proceeds raised from each year’s tournament activities benefiting various charities. Read full news release.

 

3/31/2006

Take the Regions Trivia Challenge and Win a Chance to Play in the Regions Charity Classic Pro-Am May 3

(Birmingham, Ala.) - Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RFC) will launch the “Regions Trivia Challenge” online sweepstakes starting April 3 – 21, 2006, at www.regions.com. By visiting the site and taking the challenge participants can win a chance to play in the Regions Charity Classic-Pro Am with one of the pros from the PGA Champions Tour, and have a $5,000 scholarship gift donated in the winner’s name to the Southeastern Conference school of their choice. Read full news release.

 

3/13/2006

Both Craig Stadler and Chi Chi Rodriguez Commit to Play the Regions Charity Classic

(Birmingham, Ala.) - Chi Chi Rodriguez, one of the most popular names in sports, and Craig Stadler, one of golf’s most colorful players have both committed to play in the 2006 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets. This will be Chi Chi’s fourteenth appearance at the Regions Charity Classic and he will also host the Alabama Power Youth Clinic on Friday, May 5. Stadler will make his second appearance in Birmingham and his fifth appearance this year on the Champions Tour. Read full news release.

 

2/20/2006

Loren Roberts Commits to Play in the 2006 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets

(Birmingham, Ala.) - The man known as the “Boss of the Moss” and back-to-back winner of this year’s MasterCard Championship and Turtle Bay Championship in Hawaii Loren Roberts commits to play in the 2006 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets. This will be Roberts first appearance in Birmingham-Hoover. Read full news release.

 

12/20/2005

Regions Financial Corporation to Become Title Sponsor of the Champions Tour Event in Birmingham-Hoover, AL

(Birmingham, Ala.) - Regions Financial Corporation announces a three-year agreement to be the title sponsor for the annual Champions Tour event played in Birmingham-Hoover, Ala. The tournament, formerly known as the Bruno’s Memorial Classic, will become the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets beginning 2006. Read full news release.

 

 

For news and media questions, please contact Rose Kausler at rkausler@regionscharityclassic.com.