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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| | 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, family members 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]]. | ||
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Notable participants include 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. | Notable participants include 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. | ||
Principal sponsors of the event are Regions Bank, | 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]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:38, 23 April 2006
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, family members 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.
2006
The 2006 Regions Charity Classic will be held at Ross Bridge on May 3-7.
Notable participants include 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.
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
Champions
- 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
External links
- Regions Charity Classic website