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SOCIAL EVENTS ADD TO PRINCIPAL CHARITY CLASSIC LINE-UP

Networking on the Green, Matthew Sweet Concert, Disc Golf Open and Juniors Competition Offer Fun for Golfers and Non-Golfers Alike

 

(DES MOINES, IA) – Even those who’ve never watched a golf tournament can have fun at The Principal Charity Classic, held June 1 – 6, 2010, at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa. This year, The Principal Charity Classic offers the chance to attend a Matthew Sweet concert, network with area business leaders, participate in a disc golf tournament and more. The full schedule of events is available at www.principalcharityclassic.com.

“The Principal Charity Classic is a great event for the whole Des Moines community, and we want to make it fun for everyone—even those who don’t normally follow the game of golf,” said Jamie Alt, Tournament Director, The Principal Charity Classic.

Events include:

  • Disc Golf Open. Held Tuesday, June 1, at Southwoods Park in West Des Moines, the annual Principal Charity Classic Disc Golf Open is a free event that offers networking, a disc golf demo/clinic, nine holes of disc golf, two good-any-one-day tickets to The Principal Charity Classic, refreshments and more. Participants can choose from a morning or an afternoon session. Registration is required. To register and see the full event schedule, visit www.principalcharityclassic.com/DiscGolfOuting.php.
  • Networking on the Green. On Friday, June 4, at Glen Oaks, area professionals can network with 10 of Central Iowa’s top executives. Keynote speaker is Ben Jacobson, University of Northern Iowa's head basketball coach. Registration is required. Cost is $50 before May 21 ($60 beginning May 21) and includes VIP parking, admission to the Matthew Sweet concert, two drink tickets and other perks. To register and see the full event schedule, visit www.principalcharityclassic.com/NetworkingontheGreen.php.
  • Matthew Sweet concert. Matthew Sweet and concert opener The Rathbones will perform live on Friday, June 4, beginning at 5:00 p.m. behind the 18th green at Glen Oaks. Admission requires a Principal Charity Classic ticket for Friday (admission is included for Networking on the Green attendees). Tickets start as low as $15 for a one-day pass and can be purchased at www.principalcharityclassic.com/ticket.php.
  • Juniors Drive, Chip and Putt contest. This new (and free!) event, held Saturday, June 5, at Glen Oaks, allows kids age 17 and under to test their golfing skills—and potentially advance to the Iowa PGA regional competition. All participating juniors (and an accompanying adult) will receive free admission that day. Registration is required. To register and see the full event schedule, visit http://www.principalcharityclassic.com/DriveChipPutt.php.

About The Principal Charity Classic

The Principal Charity Classic brings the PGA Champions Tour pro golf tournament to Des Moines. The tournament will be played at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa, June 1 – June 6, 2010. In addition to the $1.7 million raised for local children’s charities, the tournament also brings more than $20 million in direct community impact—as well as national visibility—to the Greater Des Moines area.

Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, event monies raised will benefit “Fore Our Kids,” a group of five select charities that support Iowa’s children. The five charities are Blank Children’s Hospital; Bravo Greater Des Moines; Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines; United Way of Central Iowa; and Variety—The Children’s Charity of Iowa.

To benefit even more central Iowa kids, The Principal Charity Classic sponsors Birdies for Charity, an additional fundraising effort to supplement tournament-generated proceeds. One hundred percent of the funds generated through the Birdies for Charity program will go to participating organizations. For more information on the charities and the tournament, visit www.principalcharityclassic.com.

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