GREENSBORO, N.C. – – After a very successful debut in 2004, America International Group, Inc. (AIG), the world’s leading international insurance and financial services organization, will again bring members of the United States Armed Forces to the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro PGA TOUR event.
The military personnel who will attend the Chrysler Classic primarily will be enlisted men and women who recently have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan and will specifically be selected for the honor from the ranks at Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. Approximately 250 Army and Air Force troops will attend the Chrysler Classic on … Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. – – With just two weeks remaining until the first round of the 2005 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, details of tournament-related events are coming into focus. Below are some pre-tournament notes.

· Latest Player Commitments: Adam Scott, the world’s seventh ranked player; along with Hank Kuehne, Charles Howell III and Jay Haas; all have committed to play in the Chrysler Classic. This year’s tournament marks the 22nd time that Haas has played in Greensboro. Scott is the second player in the field to be ranked in the world’s top-10. Sergio Garcia is ranked No. 6 in the world, … Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Fans attending the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro later this month will be treated to a variety of changes designed to enhance their enjoyment of this year’s tournament. From the moment they exit the shuttle, new and exciting features will be evident. Below is a rundown of the changes they’ll experience:

The VF Merchandise Pavilion: The Chrysler Classic has teamed with hometown Premier Partner VF Corporation to provide affordable, high-quality merchandise in VF’s E. McGrath and Byron Nelson lines. Formerly located near the Forest Oaks clubhouse, the VF Merchandise Pavilion will now be located behind the hospitality … Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. – – The Greensboro Jaycees announced today that it reached an agreement to restructure its charitable foundation and give the foundation oversight responsibilities for the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. The Greensboro Jaycees Charitable Foundation will be comprised of community leaders and Jaycee membership, working together to oversee the operations, budget and staff of the Chrysler Classic. Additionally, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees will work to strengthen support of the event within the Piedmont Triad and ensure the future of the 67-year-old Chrysler Classic.
As part of the restructuring agreement, Tournament Director Mark Brazil and his professional staff will … Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, in conjunction with the Greensboro Jaycees Charitable Foundation, announced today that they have made a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross to assist their Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
“Like most people across the nation, we have been saddened by the images of the destruction suffered by the citizens of the Gulf Coast states as a result of Hurricane Katrina,” Justin Conrad, General Chairman of the 2005 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro said. “In addition to the contribution we are making today, we will soon announce further initiatives that will engage our players … Read More

Media Day Announcement: The Victory Junction Gang Camp, a facility for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses becomes a Chrysler Classic charity for the 2005 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. This partnership includes a $50,000 donation to the Victory Junction Gang Camp through the CRESTOR® Charity Challenge. The second half of the $100,000 CRESTOR® Charity Challenge will be completed following the third round of the Chrysler Classic. The 54-hole leader will determine which tournament charity will receive the second $50,000 donation from CRESTOR. Defending Chrysler Classic winner Brent Geiberger joined Kyle Petty, tournament officials, and CRESTOR executives at the camp this … Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. – – His stellar play in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Country Club made him a household name; now the “Prince of Pinehurst” is coming to the Triad for the 2005 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.
Fan-favorite PGA TOUR golfer Jason Gore has officially committed to participate in this year’s Chrysler Classic, set for Sept. 26-Oct. 2 at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., it was announced today.
Gore entered the U.S. Open as the No. 58 player on the Nationwide Tour money list. Despite a disappointing 84 in the final round at Pinehurst No. 2, Gore walked … Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Jefferson Pilot Financial, the longest-standing sponsor in tournament history, has increased its commitment in the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, an official PGA TOUR event, and become the tournament’s ninth Tournament Partner.
The new Premier Partner and Tournament Partner sponsorship tiers were created by the Chrysler Classic earlier this year. In addition to Jefferson Pilot Financial, eight other companies currently occupy the Tournament Partner sponsorship level: AIG United Guaranty, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Crestor, the North Carolina Electric Co-op, Primland Resorts, Republic Services, SunCom Wireless and United Parcel Service. VF Corporation and Harris … Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Harris Teeter, a Mathews, N.C.-based grocer and current Chrysler Classic of Greensboro sponsor, has increased its commitment and become a Premier Partner, while wireless provider SunCom has joined the Chrysler Classic as a Tournament Partner.
Harris Teeter becomes the second company, in addition to VF Corporation, to commit to the Premier Partner level. Premier is the second-highest level of sponsorship beneath only that of Chrysler, the tournament’s title sponsor.
The new Premier Partner and Tournament Partner sponsorship tiers were created by the Chrysler Classic earlier this year. Seven other companies, in addition to SunCom Wireless, currently … Read More

GREENSBORO, N.C. – – The Chrysler Classic of Greensboro is still almost three months away, but with two new levels of sponsorship, corporate commitments for this year’s PGA TOUR event in Greensboro are well ahead of recent years at this time.
One company has increased its commitment and become the tournament’s first Premier Partner: VF Corporation, a Greensboro-based clothing business. Seven companies currently occupy the Tournament Patron sponsorship level: AIG United Guaranty, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Crestor, the North Carolina Electric Co-op, Primland Resorts, Republic Services and United Parcel Service.
“Our goal is to be the … Read More