First appearance in Springfield since 2001
Springfield, IL – The State Farm Classic announced today that Annika Sorenstam has committed to play in the upcoming State Farm Classic. Tournament dates are August 31 – September 3 at The Rail Golf Club in Springfield. Sorenstam last played in the State Farm Classic in 2001, carrying the lead into the final round only to be outgunned by Kate Golden’s smoldering Sunday 63.
Executive Director Doug Eibling said, "This is great news for the State Farm Classic and for golf fans of Central Illinois. To be able to welcome back to Springfield the number one ranked player in women’s golf is truly something special."
Sorenstam currently sits in third place on the 2006 LPGA money list with two victories on the season, including the U.S. Open, where she battled defending State Farm Classic champion Pat Hurst in an 18-hole playoff.
Sorenstam’s schedule for the week will have her competing in the State Farm Classic Pro-Am hosted by IBM on Wednesday, August 30. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are free admission days at the Classic. Single day tickets for the championship rounds, played Thursday – Sunday, are available at all Qik-n-EZ locations in Central Illinois for $18. Tickets will be available at the gate for $20 per day.
About State Farm
State Farm® insures more cars than any other insurer in North America and is the leading U.S. home insurer. State Farm’s 17,000 agents and 69,000 employees serve nearly 73 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No.19 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com® or in Canada statefarm.caâ?¢.
About the Rail Charity Golf Classic
The Rail Charity Golf Classic is the 501.c.3 not-for-profit corporation that was formed in 1978 to manage Springfield’s annual LPGA tournament. The Board of Directors is made up of civic and community leaders dedicated to continuing the long standing tradition of LPGA golf in Central Illinois and furthering the charitable impact of the annual tournament. The Board actively participates in the planning and coordination of the tournament as well as the selection of charitable partners and the disbursement of funds to those partners.
Contact:
State Farm Classic
Doug Eibling
Executive Director
Email: doug@lpgastatefarmclassic.com
Phone: 217.787.5742
