Regions Charity Classic
Wednesday May 14 – Sunday May 18, 2008
Sponsors
Title Sponsor - Regions Financial Corporation

About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 100 Index and Forbes Magazine's "Platinum 400" list of America's best big companies. With $144 billion in assets, Regions is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, 
Regions Bank, operates over 1,900 banking offices and nearly 2,500 ATMs. Its investment
and securities brokerage, trust and asset management division, Morgan Keegan & Company Inc., provides services from some 400 offices. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

Presenting Sponsor - Bruno's Supermarkets

About Bruno's Supermarkets

Giving back to the community is part of Bruno's legacy that dates back to the company's founding family, and it's a major part of Bruno's corporate mission. Bruno's has played a leading sponsorship role for the tournament's first 15 years and has remained involved as a presenting sponsor since 2006.

The tournament is approaching $10 million donated to Alabama charities, and Bruno's is very proud of this achievement and being a part of an official Champions Tour and Alabama's only professional golf event.  To increase charitable giving Bruno's has embarked upon an in-store golf ball promotion that will give customers the opportunity to support local charities selected by the leadership of stores located in the same district. The mission is to leverage customer interest and patronage of charitable groups to spark a greater sense of community and raise more money for charity.

Bruno's, headquartered in Birmingham, is owned by Dallas-based Lone Star Funds. The supermarket chain employs approximately 5,200 teammates and operates 67 stores in Alabama and Florida under the Bruno's, Food World and Food Max banners.

For more information, visit www.brunos.com or to purchase discounted tickets to the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets, visit any Bruno's or Food World location.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Various sponsorship opportunities are available at the Regions Charity Classic. Please contact Anna Lacy Hale for more information. She can be reached at (205) 967.4745 ext. 154 or email her by clicking here.

Economic impact and charitable data
The Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets sets a new standard for entertainment by offering a fun-filled, hassle-free experience. The tournament means many things to Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama. It is the major sporting attraction capturing national attention, as well as bringing more than 140,000 people to Birmingham-Hoover each year. The Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets is good for local charity, our visitors and our people. It is also good for the City of Hoover, the City of Birmingham and the State of Alabama.

The Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets Champions Tour golf tournament's original objectives were to provide the state of Alabama with yearly professional golf entertainment and substantial donations to local charities. With 16 tournaments under its belt, the original objectives have been surpassed many times.

The Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno's Supermarkets was established with a foundation of community service. This annual event will remain a successful part of Birmingham-Hoover for many years to come. This steadfast tradition is due largely to the phenomenal patronage from thousands of spectators, volunteers, sponsors and charity organizations across the state.

Voted the Best Stop on the Champions Tour by Sports Illustrated in 2001 and 2004.

SHOP.PGATOUR.COM

Get the best deals on the best equipment all at the SHOP.PGATOUR.COM.

TEXT ALERTS

TEXT ALERTS
© 1995-2008 PGA TOUR, Inc. | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour and the swinging golfer logo are registered trademarks.
TurnerPGATOUR.com is part of the Turner Sports and Entertainment Digital Network