17th Annual Golf Tournament to Feature Top Stars of Champions Tour
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 16, 2006) – The AT&T Classic today announced the early commitments of players scheduled to compete in its 2006 tournament, scheduled March 6-12, 2006 at the acclaimed Valencia Country Club in Santa Clarita. In 2005, winner Des Smyth had the luck of the Irish on his side as he scored a 4-under 68 on the final day of the tournament to win by one stroke. There are currently 89 players committed to competing at this year’s AT&T Classic, with additional players being added in the coming weeks, according to Brian Fitzgerald, AT&T Classic executive director.
"The AT&T Classic has grown into one of the top Champions Tour events," said Fitzgerald. "From the stellar performance of the players each year to the challenging layout of the course, the AT&T Classic is an event that both golfers and fans look forward to attending. We’re anticipating our roster of golfers to expand in the coming weeks and look forward to hosting another exciting tournament in 2006."
Notable players who are scheduled to compete at this year’s AT&T Classic includes last year’s winner Des Smyth, three-time winner Gil Morgan, 2002 winner Tom Kite, seven-time PGA Tour winner Peter Jacobsen, and 2003 winner Tom Purtzer. Other notable players attending are Ben Crenshaw and Curtis Strange (see below for a full list of competitors). Each day of the 2006 AT&T Classic will be aired on The Golf Channel.
Tickets are available for purchase through the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Foundation at 661-253-8082 as well as via the Los Angeles County Junior Golf Foundation at 213-738-2972. Also, the tournament is inviting additional charities and nonprofit organizations to join the "Charity Partners" program, which provides organizations the opportunity to use the AT&T Classic to generate funds through the sale of tickets and corporate hospitality. Contact the AT&T Classic at 661-260-1897 for information surrounding charity involvement.
To receive more information or schedule an interview with an AT&T Classic spokesperson, please contact Formula at 310-578-7050.
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About Valencia Country Club
Since its public opening in 1965, the Valencia Country Club has been recognized as one of Southern California’s premier golfing venues. Featuring a masterful design by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Valencia is perhaps best known for its pristine putting surfaces and traditional hole designs. Typifying the best of Jones’ creations, Valencia offers unique rewards and penalties for players of all skill levels. From the complete novice to the most seasoned professional, Valencia has something to inspire anyone who may venture onto this piece of golf perfection. For additional information call 661-254-4401 or visit www.valenciagolfclub.com.
About the New AT&T
AT&T Inc. is one of the world’s largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high-speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with more than 52 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.TheNewATT.com.
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