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.
"Our tradition of attracting an outstanding player field will continue in 2006," said John Marovich, Tournament Director for the Regions Charity Classic. "Both are exceptional names on the Tour not only because of their professional career history but because of their commitment to this sport. We are thrilled to have them both return to Birmingham for our tournament."
The 2006 field for the Regions Charity Classic already includes commitments from Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, Raymond Floyd, Curtis Strange, Loren Roberts, Scott Simpson, Tom Purtzer, Dave Stockton, Lee Trevino, Dana Quigley, Jim Thorpe and defending champion DA Weibring.
The Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets will be held May 3-7 at the spectacular Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge and will be televised entirely on the Golf Channel. A field of 79 golf professionals will be competing for a $1.6 million purse, an increase of $100,000 from 2005. Since its inception, the tournament foundation has raised more than $8.3 million for various charities. Additional tournament information can be found at www.regionscharityclassic.com.
Contact:
Sara Hood
Public Relation Director
Regions Charity Classic
(205) 541-8108
John Marovich
Tournament Director
Regions Charity Classic
(205) 602-8291
