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Click here for a PDF version of this 2009 Fact Sheet. When:
June 8-14, 2009
Site:
TPC Southwind (Since 1989)
Purse:
$6.1 million; winner’s share: $1,098,000
History:
52nd annual event. One of the oldest continuously-operated stops on the PGA TOUR. Past winners
include Jack Nicklaus, Hal Sutton, Fred Couples, Tom Kite, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Greg Norman,
Nick Price, David Toms, and defending champion Justin Leonard.
Presenting Sponsor:
FedEx (www.fedex.com)
Sole Beneficiary:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since 1970 (www.stjude.org)
Donations:
Over $21.8 million generated for St. Jude since 1970
Economic Impact:
The SJC annually impacts the Memphis economy by more than $35 million. Out-of-town visitors account
for 40 percent of total attendance. In addition, the tournament promotes Memphis nationally as a true
major-league city.
Demographics:
83% of attendees have a household income of more than $50,000; 88% are college educated; 63% are
in executive-level jobs.
Volunteers:
More than 1,850 volunteers annually contribute more than 25,000 hrs.
Web Site:
www.stjudeclassic.com
Tickets:
For more information and to order tickets, visit www.stjudeclassic.com
Parking:
Daily fee parking is available in Parking Lot C (on-course) located on Winchester, one mile east of Hacks
Cross Road. Season passes are also available for purchase at www.stjudeclassic.com
Schedule of Events:
All events at TPC Southwind (unless noted) (All times: CDT)
Monday, June 8
7 a.m. .............Professional practice rounds
1 p.m. .............Danny Thomas Pro-Am (shotgun start)
Tuesday, June 9
All day ............Professional practice rounds
8 a.m. .............Open qualifying (4 spots) Site: Windyke C.C.
Wednesday, June 10
All Day.............Cellular South Pro-Am
Thursday, June 11
All Day.............First round of tournament play
2:30-5:30 p.m. .....Television coverage (Golf Channel)
Friday, June 12
All day ............Second round of tournament play
2:30-5:30 p.m.......Television coverage (Golf Channel)
Saturday, June 13
All Day.............Third round of tournament play
12-1:30 p.m.........Television coverage (Golf Channel)
2-5 p.m.............Television coverage (CBS Sports)
Sunday, June 14
All Day.............Final round of tournament play
12-1:30 p.m.........Television coverage (Golf Channel)
2-5 p.m.............Television coverage (CBS Sports)
5 p.m. .............Awards Ceremony(following last putt)
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