Shell Oil Company today extended its sponsorship of the Shell Houston Open until 2012. The 2006 players purse also has been increased to $5.5 million from the previously announced $5.3 million.
"The Shell Houston Open has become more than a sporting event, because of the charitable funds produced by tournament-related activities," noted Shell President John Hofmeister. Since Shell began its sponsorship in 1992, more than $40 million has been raised for charities.
Shell Oil Company’s title sponsorship tenure is the ninth oldest among current PGA TOUR title sponsors.
Contact:
Ron Vinson
Shell Houston Open Media Center
281-436-0574
cell: 828-216-4588
