Rosie Jones
speaks at the press conference for the Hannaford Community Challenge
held at Falmouth Country Club. "Our players are still very
competitive - I know a lot of them are really looking forward coming
here."
Beth Newlands
Campbell, president of Hannaford Supermarkets, stressed the
importance of the word community in the tournament name, Hannaford
Community Challenge. "I want to underline that word community,"
Newlands Campbell pointed out. "This event is for kids, for
families, for golfers, for non-golfers - it's about our community.
All of the proceeds are supporting local charities." She went on to
say how thrilled she is to be showcasing world class golf in Maine.
"Rosie said she's excited to bring her game - we're excited to
see her game."
LPGA Legends to
compete for first time in Maine
in Hannaford community event
(PORTLAND, May 16, 2012) - The Legends Tour, official tour for LPGA
professionals age 45 and over, along with Hannaford Supermarkets, hosted a Media
Day this morning at Falmouth Country Club to announce details of the upcoming
Hannaford Community Challenge, presented by Kraft Foods. Legends Tour
CEO and 27-time LPGA Tour champion Jane Blalock was joined by 2011 Solheim Cup
Captain and five-time Legends Tour winner Rosie Jones to share perspective on
this inaugural tournament - and the first of its kind in the state of Maine.
“I'm super excited to be coming to beautiful Portland, Maine to play in the
Hannaford Community Challenge and help raise money for the charities involved,”
said Jones, a 13-time champion on the LPGA Tour who recently won The Legends
Tour’s season-opener held in the greater Phoenix area. “Having won that first
event in Arizona may give me a little bit of an advantage, but the depth and
talent on the Legends Tour doesn't let you rest on your laurels very long. I
look forward to competing again with some of the best to play the game.”
The Hannaford Community Challenge field will feature 40 Legends of the LPGA,
including seven Hall of Famers: Amy Alcott, Pat Bradley, Donna Caponi, JoAnne
Carner, Nancy Lopez, Patty Sheehan and Hollis Stacy. Blalock said, “This is the
most prestigious event to be played in the state of Maine. The LPGA Legends are
thrilled to be taking to the tees at Falmouth Country Club in June as it will
surely present an interesting challenge for all the great shot-makers on our
Tour.”
Blalock is slated to play in the tournament, her second competitive appearance
this season. “With The Legends Tour’s limited roping policy and incredibly
congenial players, this will be an entertaining and truly engaging fan
experience,” she added.
“The Hannaford Community Challenge is a family event that allows us to see some
of the world's greatest women golfers compete right here in Maine,” said
Hannaford Supermarkets President Beth Newlands Campbell. “Hannaford Supermarkets
is particularly proud that the tournament will generate significant
contributions to local charities and offer mentoring opportunities for young
people,” she added.
Event dates are set for June 21-24 and include a one-day pro-am and two days of
Legends competition. The first round of play on Saturday will also feature area
junior golfers from The First Tee of Maine program in each professional pairing.
Twenty girls and boys will tee it up alongside the professionals and play 18
holes in their own mini-tournament while the Legends post their first round
scores. Final round play will feature the Legends exclusively as they vie for
the $30,000 winner’s check and an official Legends Tour championship.
“Falmouth has always been highly regarded as a competitive golf venue, and we
believe we're going to see an exciting contest played by true 'legends' of the
game,” said Jason Harris, General Manager of Falmouth. “But this is about more
than just our club. It's a testament to the unique quality of golf that only the
state of Maine can offer.”
Charities supported by the Hannaford Community Challenge, presented by Kraft
Foods include The First Tee of Maine, Good Shepherd Food Bank and Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Southern Maine. All of the ticket proceeds support the charities,
and fans have an opportunity at purchase to specify which charity they would
like to support. Tickets are $10 each and available on-line at
thelegendstour.com/tickets or at the gate on tournament days.
“Hannaford has always been a big friend to youth in our community,” said Sam
Beal, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine. “We are
honored to be a beneficiary of the Hannaford Community Challenge, the latest
example of their commitment to kids.”
The pro-am will be played Thursday, June 21 with tournament rounds scheduled for
the weekend. Tee times for the opening round on Saturday, June 23 will begin at
8:00 a.m. with gates opening at 7:30 a.m. Final round play on Sunday, June 24
will follow the same timing.
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