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4/05/2007

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.

 “We are thrilled that Coach Saban has agreed to participate in the pro-am,” said Executive Director, Gene Hallman. “We truly appreciate him taking the time to join us in an effort to raise awareness for the tournament and assist us in raising charitable funds.”

The 2007 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets will be held two weeks later than the 2006 event on May 16-20 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge. Players anticipated to participate include Hale Irwin, Jay Haas, Nick Price, Loren Roberts, Lee Trevino, Ben Crenshaw, Hubert Green and Jerry Pate and many other great names. Other celebrities scheduled to appear include Bo Jackson, Charles Barkley, reigning “American Idol” champion and Arista recording artist Taylor Hicks, Baseball Hall of Fame member Phil Niekro, actor Lucas Black, Coach Steve Spurrier, Coach Tommy Tuberville, and many more. Since its inception, the tournament foundation has raised $9 million for local charities. Please call (205) 969-9229 for sponsorship, volunteer, charity or general information. Discounted tickets are available at any Bruno’s or Food World location.

The 2007 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets will be held two weeks later than the 2006 event on May 16-20 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge. Players anticipated to participate include Hale Irwin, Jay Haas, Nick Price, Loren Roberts, Lee Trevino, Ben Crenshaw, Hubert Green and Jerry Pate and many other great names. Other celebrities scheduled to appear include Taylor Hicks, Bo Jackson, Charles Barkley, Baseball Hall of Fame member Phil Niekro, actor Lucas Black, Coach Steve Spurrier, Coach Tommy Tuberville, and many more. Since its inception, the tournament foundation has raised $9 million for local charities. Please call (205) 969-9229 for sponsorship, volunteer, charity or general information.

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