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The Legends Tour Announces its
return for 2009,
to the Horseshoe Bend Invitational
The Legends Tour, Official Senior Tour of the LPGA, announces its
return to Horseshoe Bend Arkansas on Sept 26th and 27th 2009. Twenty
Legends of the LPGA will tee it up at The Golf Course on Turkey
Mountain September 26-27th for a charity pro-am, bringing LPGA
Legends back to Horseshoe Bend for the second time.
Scheduled to Compete:
Jan Stephenson
Arkansas Children's Hospital is the benefactor to this exciting
addition to the north central Arkansas community.
In addition to the pro-am, a community clinic will be held at the
course showcasing the swings of various Legends Tour professionals.
Horseshoe Bend is one of the fastest growing retirement communities
in the U.S., nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Legends
Tour President and former LPGA standout Jane Blalock sees it as a
good fit for a pro-am that will grow into a full field tournament
stop in subsequent years.
"We have a fan base in that region who would enjoy the
opportunity to see Legends of the LPGA come through and tackle their
local course," said Blalock. "We are encouraged by the
commitment of local supporters and excited to build and grow a viable
event in their neck of the woods."
The Legends Pro-Am will be the culminating event of a community
weekend in Horseshoe Bend. Activities designed for families and area
residents will fill the last weekend of September with the Legends
Pro-Am finale on Sunday. Community members have a unique opportunity
to show their support of The Legends Tour and their community all
weekend long.
About The Legends Tour:
The Legends Tour is the Official Legends Tour of the LPGA. The tour
began in 2000 by LPGA professionals to showcase the talents of some
of the greatest women's golfers of all time. The Legends Tour has
over 100 members, including nine LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame
members. Legends Tour players have a combined 600 LPGA Tour
victories, including 55 major championships. In its seven seasons,
The Legends Tour has awarded more than $6 million in prize money and
donated more than $3 million to charity. The Legends Tour has hosted
events in Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts,
Michigan, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Japan and Australia. Major corporate
partners are American Airlines, Olay, BJ's Wholesale Club and Sharpie.
For additional information on The Legends Tour, log on to www.thelegendstour.com.
For sponsor opportunities or Pro Am participation please contact:
Tournament Director:
Chuck McNeight
870-670-5252
proshop@turkeymtngc.com
For additional information on The Legends Tour, log on to www.thelegendstour.com.
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