Barr Pharmaceuticals and the Futures Tour jointly announce that Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Barr’s proprietary products subsidiary, signs a three-year title sponsorship agreement. The tour will be renamed the Duramed Futures Tour.
Tours / Tournaments
2006 AT&T Classic Announces Early Entries
The Champions Tour’s AT&T Classic announces early player commitments for the tournament, scheduled for March 6-12. Among those entered are defending champion Des Smyth and three-time winner Gil Morgan.
Barr's Duramed Pharmaceuticals Named Title Sponsor of the FUTURES Golf Tour
Barr Pharmaceuticals and the Futures Tour jointly announce that Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Barr’s proprietary products subsidiary, signs a three-year title sponsorship agreement. The tour will be renamed the Duramed Futures Tour.
2006 AT&T Classic Announces Early Entries
The Champions Tour’s AT&T Classic announces early player commitments for the tournament, scheduled for March 6-12. Among those entered are defending champion Des Smyth and three-time winner Gil Morgan.
Women’s World Cup of Golf kicks off 2006 LPGA Tour season
The 2006 LPGA season begins this week with the Women’s World Cup of Golf at the Sun City Resort in Sun City, South Africa.
BellSouth Classic Announces New Dates For 2007
The BellSouth Classic announces its new dates for 2007 as part of the PGA Tour’s revamped schedule — May 14-20 at TPC at Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga.
John Deere Classic Announces Tournament Dates For 2007
The John Deere Classic will maintain its current position on the revamped 2007 PGA Tour schedule — the week before the British Open, July 9-12 at the TPC at Deere Run in Silvis, Ill.
Women's World Cup of Golf kicks off 2006 LPGA Tour season
The 2006 LPGA season begins this week with the Women’s World Cup of Golf at the Sun City Resort in Sun City, South Africa.
Triad Amateur Golf Tour Accepting Players for 7th Season
The Triad division of the Amateur Golf Tour prepares for its seventh season, which opens March 4.
99 players invited to the 2006 Masters Tournament
A total of 99 players have been invited to the 2006 Masters, according to Hootie Johnson, chairman of the Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club. The list includes 57 U.S.and 42 international players.
LPGA, Kraft Nabisco Championship Announce Criteria For Player Eligibility
The LPGA and the Kraft Nabisco Championship announce the criteria for player eligibility into the 2006 championship, opening the door for both Michelle Wie and Moran Pressel to compete.
Henry Medical Center Named Primary Charity Of The Atlanta Charity Championship Hosted By Nancy Lopez
The LPGA’s Atlanta Charity Championship hosted by Nancy Lopez announces a partnership in which Henry Medical Center and its Foundation in Henry County, Ga., will be the primary beneficiary of charitable proceeds from the tournament.
Entries Open For Georgia Four-Ball Tournament
Entries are now being accepted for the 18th Georgia Four-Ball Tournament, March 24-26 at Valdosta Country Club and Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta.
Nissan Open Presented By Countrywide Increases Its Purse To Record $5.1 Million For 2006 Tournament
The Nissan Open will increase its purse by $300,000 to a record $5.1 million for 2006, the winner earning a record $918,000. The event is set for Feb. 13-19 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Charlotte Amateur Tour Accepting Players for 12th Season
The Charlotte, N.C., division of the Amateur Golf Tour prepares for its 12th season, which kicks off Feb. 4.
Safeway International Amateur Open Will Provide LPGA Opportunity for Players
Tournament Golf Foundation announces it will hold the Safeway International Amateur Open on Feb. 9 at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Superstition Mountain, Ariz. The 18-hole qualifier will earn the medalist a playing position in the LPGA’s Safeway International, March 13-19.
BellSouth Classic Scheduled For March 27- April 2 At TPC Sugarloaf
The 38th BellSouth Classic will be held March 27-April 2 at TPC at Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga. The four-day, 72-hole PGA Tour tournament offers a total purse of $5.3 million, with $954,000 going to the winner.
Mercedes Championships Begins Ninth Year of West Coast Swing Competition
The season-opening Mercedes Championships marks the beginning of the ninth year of the West Coast Swing, a competition that rewards the best performer over the first nine tournaments of the PGA Tour season.
Legendary Seve Set For Desert Classic Return
Former Bristish Open champion Seve Ballesteros commits to play in the Dubai Desert Classic, Feb. 2-5.
CHAMPIONS TOUR ANNOUNCES 2006 SCHEDULE
The Champions Tour announces its 2006 schedule, which features 29 official Charles Schwab Cup events and official prize money of a minimum of $52.75 million.