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2010 Tournament News Releases and Articles
5/14/10
4 tied for Champions Tour lead.
HOOVER, Ala. — Joey Sindelar, Bobby Clampett, Russ Cochran and Peter Senior shot 7-under 65s on Friday in the Regions Charity Classic to share the lead after the record-setting opening round. The 77 players in the field had a scoring average of 69.519 on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Ross Bridge course, breaking the tournament record of 70.397 set in 2002 when the Champions Tour event was played at Greystone.
Russ Cochran, Joey Sindelar share early lead at Regions Charity Classic.
Russ Cochran and Joey Sindelar share the lead midway through the opening round of the Regions Charity Classic at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Ross Bridge in Hoover after 7-under par 65 finishes.
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Sindelar has share of lead in Alabama
Joey Sindelar shot 7-under-par 65 in the Regions Charity Classic on Friday and is tied for first after the record-setting opening round.
Ken Green Cards 74 in Champions Regions Charity Classic.
Ken Green did much better than he thought he would.He recorded four birdies and finished with a 2-over-par round of 74 in the first round of the Champions Tour Regions Charity Classic in Hoover, Ala. Friday, according to PGATour.com
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Crowded at the top of the Regions Charity Classic leaderboard after opening round.
Four golfers -- Joey Sindelar, Russ Cochran, Bobby Clampett and newcomer Peter Senior -- are tied atop the leaderboard at 7-under par after Friday's opening round of the Regions Charity Classic at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Ross Bridge in Hoover.
Ken Green makes his return to competitive golf at Regions Charity Classic.
At precisely 10:48 Friday morning, Ken Green teed up his ball, adjusted his stance and split the fairway with a beautiful opening drive at the Regions Charity Classic at Ross Bridge in Hoover.
5/13/2010
Starting with Bob Hope, Regions tournament has been a magnet for celebrities.
It began with one of the biggest stars of the 20th century, Bob Hope, hitting the ceremonial first tee shot at the first Bruno's Memorial Classic in 1992.
4/22/10
Keith Fergus says Regions Charity Classic will get a boost from Fred Couples.
He was quick to pay homage to the sensational form of fellow University of Houston golfer Fred Couples. "There's very few guys on either tour who really move the needle," Fergus said. "Freddie is one, as is Greg Norman, plus Phil (Mickelson) and Tiger (Woods), of course. "There's no doubt that Gene Hallman and the Regions folks are thrilled "Boom Boom" will be in town. Ross Bridge, with its well-above-average length and wide fairways, ought to be tailor-made for Couples.
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3/30/10
Children’s Hospital Named as Primary Beneficiary for 2010 Regions Charity Classic.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – March 30, 2010 – Regions Charity Classic Foundation announced today that title sponsor Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF) has named Children’s Hospital of Alabama as the primary beneficiary for the 2010 Regions Charity Classic. The fourth annual Regions Junior Poster Contest also kicks off today and will benefit the hospital along with its traditional focus on education throughout Alabama. In addition, the Regions Charity Classic will continue to work with many other worthwhile organizations through our Birdies for Charity Program as part of the ongoing effort to support charities throughout the state and beyond.
3/5/10
“Birdies for Charity” Makes Raising Funds for Your Favorite Local Group Simple.
Birmingham, Ala. (Mar. 5) – How many birdies do you think the 78 golfers at the Regions Charity Classic will make during their three rounds of golf (May 12-16) at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge? Estimate the correct number and raise money for your favorite cause.
2009 Tournament News Releases and Articles
5/13/09
Regions Announces 2009 Regions Charity Classic Junior Poster Contest Winners.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– May 13, 2008 – In conjunction with this year’s Regions Charity Classic, Emily Wells Kent, a fourth grade student at Saint James School in Montgomery, Ala., has been selected as the grand prize winner of the 2009 Regions Charity Classic Junior Poster Contest.
3/30/09
Susan G. Komen for the Cure North Alabama and Regions Charity Classic Partner for first ever Walk Fore the Cure.
BIRMINGHAM, AL March 30, 2009 – The Regions Charity Classic and Susan G. Komen for the
Cure, North Central Alabama are teaming up Saturday, May 16, 2009 for the first ever Walk
FORE the Cure event during the second round tournament play at Ross Bridge Golf and Spa
Resort, Hoover Alabama.
3/25/09
Regions Charity Classic Calls for Entries in the Third Annual Junior Poster Contest Supporting Education.
(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) –Calling all kindergarten
through fifth grade Alabama students to put on their creative hats and exhibit their artistic
talent! Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF) announced today that it will be accepting
entries to the Regions Charity Classic Junior Poster Contest beginning Monday, March 30,
through Saturday, April 25. Contestants have the opportunity to win big for their school –
a total of $10,000 will be awarded to the school of the winning entrant. “In addition to raising money for Alabama’s charities, Regions is proud be able to support
education throughout the state with this poster contest,” said Bill Askew, Chairman for the
Regions Charity Classic Foundation. “Year after year we see our community embrace and
support the Regions Charity Classic for the good it does for Birmingham and the state of
Alabama. In this difficult economic environment, charities rely on the proceeds generated by
events like the Regions Charity Classic to provide services to the community. And this
poster contest is another way we can help carry on that tradition and support education in
Alabama.”
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2/13/09
Champions Tour Announces 2008 Charity of the Year.
(BOCA RATON, FL) – The PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour has selected Community Grief Support
Service, of Homewood, AL, a beneficiary of the Regions Charity Classic in Birmingham, as its 2008 Charity
of the Year. The announcement was made yesterday by Champions Tour President Mike Stevens at the
Champions Tour’s annual player awards dinner held in conjunction with this week’s Allianz Championship at
the Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton, FL.
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