Bob Hope
Classic Donates 25,000 Tickets To Charities And Schools
La Quinta, CA - Always finding new, innovative ways to support its
community, the Bob Hope Classic has expanded its charitable umbrella
over the Coachella Valley and has created the potential for an extra
$625,000 in charitable donation with the introduction of this year's new
"Hope for the Community" initiative ahead of the 52nd Bob Hope Classic,
Jan. 17-23, 2011. This new program will provide additional charitable
funds that go above and beyond the Classic's annual contributions.
Through "Hope for the Community," the Bob Hope Classic is donating
25,000 one-day grounds tickets to nine charitable organizations and nine
Coachella Valley schools. The organizations and schools will sell each
ticket for the discounted price of $20, though patrons may purchase each
ticket for a suggested donation of $25 (face value) for added charitable
benefit. Overall, if tickets are purchased for $25, the program can
yield up to $625,000 for all participating parties, which are able to
pick up their tickets this week and sell them through tournament week.
All proceeds each charity and school generates from ticket sales through
the "Hope for the Community" program are retained by the charities and
schools and are allocated at their discretion. Those interested in
purchasing Bob Hope Classic tickets through the "Hope for the Community"
program should contact their preferred charity or school directly, or
call 1.888.MRBHOPE (672.4673).
The participating organizations are as follows (any other charity or
school interested in joining the "Hope for the Community" program should
call Charity Coordinator Dawn Suggs at 760.346.8184):
Charities - Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City, Boys & Girls Club of
Coachella Valley, Desert Cancer Foundation, Desert YMCA, First Tee of
Coachella Valley, Jewish Family Services of the Desert, Joslyn Center,
Smart Technology and Unforgettables.
Schools - Coachella Valley High School, Desert Hot Springs High School,
Jewish Community School, La Quinta High School, Olive Crest Academy,
Palm Springs High School, Sacred Heart School, St. Margaret's School and
St. Xavier Preparatory High School.
"In these times of economic downturn, we realize many Coachella Valley
charities and schools have experienced budget cutbacks and are in need
of financial aid," Bob Hope Classic President and Chairman of the Board
John Foster said. "The Bob Hope Classic's mission statement has always
been to support our community. I hope this is a program that can take
root and sustain itself and its beneficiaries in the future."
Bill Haas, who won his first PGA TOUR title at the 2010 Bob Hope Classic
and was one of seven golfers to win multiple PGA TOUR events in 2010,
plans to defend his Classic title next month.
For the second consecutive year, the $5 million Bob Hope Classic will be
played wholly within La Quinta, at La Quinta Country Club, SilverRock
Resort, and the Palmer and Nicklaus Private Courses at PGA West. The
unique five-day format of the Classic features 128 top PGA TOUR
professionals and 384 amateur contestants, including a stellar list of
celebrities.
Practice rounds for the 2011 Classic at all four courses will be
conducted Monday, Jan. 17 and Tuesday, Jan. 18. Tournament play begins
Wednesday, Jan. 19 and concludes Sunday, Jan. 23 at the Palmer Private
Course at PGA WEST.
The Bob Hope Classic's website, www.bobhopeclassic.com, is one online
platform by which fans can more easily gain information about, and
purchase tickets for the 2011 Classic. Fans can also log onto Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/BobHopeClassic) and Twitter (@bobhopeclassic)
to keep up on pre-tournament and tournament week news, see exclusive
celebrity photos, and enter various contests for the chance to win Bob
Hope Classic tickets and other tournament prizes.
In 51 years, the Classic has donated nearly $49 million to charities
throughout the Coachella Valley. For tickets and more information, go to
www.bobhopeclassic.com or call 1.888.MRBHOPE (672.4673).
