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The '''Regions Charity Classic''' (formerly the '''Bruno's Memorial Classic''') is a marquee event on the USPGA's "Champions Tour" (formerly the "Senior Tour") established by the [[Bruno's|Bruno family]] in 1992. The Bruno's Memorial Classic was named in honor of Angelo and Lee Bruno, | [[Image:RegionsCharityLogo.jpg|right]] | ||
The '''Regions Charity Classic''' (formerly the '''Bruno's Memorial Classic''') is a marquee event on the USPGA's "Champions Tour" (formerly the "Senior Tour") established by the [[Bruno's|Bruno family]] in [[1992]]. The Bruno's Memorial Classic was named in honor of [[Angelo Bruno|Angelo]] and [[Lee Bruno]], who died in a plane crash just after the first tournament was announced. The first 14 tournaments were held at the [[Greystone Golf and Country Club]]. | |||
2006 brought a new title sponsor, [[Regions Bank]], and a new venue, the [[Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail]] course at the [[Ross Bridge Resort]]. Since 1992 the tournament has raised more than $9 million for its charitable foundation, now called the Regions Charity Classic Foundation. [[Ronnie Bruno]] is president of the foundation and the Bruno family holds four seats while Regions Financial Corporation appointed six members. Regions' [[Bill Askew]] serves as chairman of the foundation's board. | |||
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==2006== | ==2006== | ||
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Principal sponsors of the event are Regions Bank, Bruno's, Cingular, Delta Air Lines, the [[Andrews Institute]], NCR Corporation, the City of [[Hoover]], the Hoover Chamber of Commerce, and [[Luckie Advertising]]. It was nationally televised on the Golf Channel. The purse was $1.6 million and the tournament raised $680,000 for charitable organizations in Alabama. | Principal sponsors of the event are Regions Bank, Bruno's, Cingular, Delta Air Lines, the [[Andrews Institute]], NCR Corporation, the City of [[Hoover]], the Hoover Chamber of Commerce, and [[Luckie Advertising]]. It was nationally televised on the Golf Channel. The purse was $1.6 million and the tournament raised $680,000 for charitable organizations in Alabama. | ||
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The first Bruno's Memorial Classic was held in August, 1992 at the Greystone Golf and Country Club. George Archer won the inaugural tournament. | |||
==Champions== | ==Champions== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.regionscharityclassic.com/ Regions Charity Classic] website | * [http://www.regionscharityclassic.com/ Regions Charity Classic] website | ||
*[http://www.brunoeventteam.com Bruno Event Team] website | |||
[[Category:May events]] | [[Category:May events]] | ||
[[Category:Golf tournaments]] | [[Category:Golf tournaments]] | ||
[[Category:Ross Bridge]] | [[Category:Ross Bridge]] | ||
[[Category:Greystone]] | |||
Revision as of 14:10, 2 April 2007
The Regions Charity Classic (formerly the Bruno's Memorial Classic) is a marquee event on the USPGA's "Champions Tour" (formerly the "Senior Tour") established by the Bruno family in 1992. The Bruno's Memorial Classic was named in honor of Angelo and Lee Bruno, who died in a plane crash just after the first tournament was announced. The first 14 tournaments were held at the Greystone Golf and Country Club.
2006 brought a new title sponsor, Regions Bank, and a new venue, the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course at the Ross Bridge Resort. Since 1992 the tournament has raised more than $9 million for its charitable foundation, now called the Regions Charity Classic Foundation. Ronnie Bruno is president of the foundation and the Bruno family holds four seats while Regions Financial Corporation appointed six members. Regions' Bill Askew serves as chairman of the foundation's board.
2007
2006
The 2006 Regions Charity Classic was held at Ross Bridge on May 3-7 and won by Brad Bryant, who capitalized on late bogeys by Mark McNulty to finish two strokes ahead with a 17-under 199 for the tournament. McNulty finished in second, Dave Edwards third, and Jim Thorpe fourth.
Other notable participants included former champions Jay Sigel, Hubert Green, Larry Nelson, Hale Irwin, Bruce Fleisher, John Jacobs, Graham Marsh, Larry Nelson, Jay Sigel and D. A. Weibring along with notable golfers Ben Crenshaw, Raymond Floyd, Tom Kite, Jerry Pate, J. C. Snead, Craig Stadler, Curtis Strange, Lee Trevino, and crowd-favorite Chi-Chi Rodriguez, making his first tour start since 2004. The field totalled around 80 players. Floyd withdrew before the final round with hip problems.
Principal sponsors of the event are Regions Bank, Bruno's, Cingular, Delta Air Lines, the Andrews Institute, NCR Corporation, the City of Hoover, the Hoover Chamber of Commerce, and Luckie Advertising. It was nationally televised on the Golf Channel. The purse was $1.6 million and the tournament raised $680,000 for charitable organizations in Alabama.
1992
The first Bruno's Memorial Classic was held in August, 1992 at the Greystone Golf and Country Club. George Archer won the inaugural tournament.
Champions
- 2006, Brad Bryant (17 under, 199)
- 2005, D. A. Weibring (15 under, 201)
- 2004, Bruce Fleisher (7 stroke victory)
- 2003, Tom Jenkins
- 2002, Sammy Rachels (15 under)
- 2001, Hale Irwin (21 under)
- 2000, John Jacobs
- 1999, Larry Nelson
- 1998, Hubert Green (13 under)
- 1997, Jay Sigel
- 1996, John Bland
- 1995, Graham Marsh (201 total)
- 1994, Jim Dent (201 total)
- 1993, Bob Murphy (203 total)
- 1992, George Archer
References
- Ray, Tiffany (April 21, 2006) "Regions, Ross Bridge lay claim to golf classic." Birmingham Business Journal.
External links
- Regions Charity Classic website
- Bruno Event Team website