The Reno-Tahoe Open (PGA Tour) - July 12-18
By Reno.com |
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
The Reno-Tahoe Open, an official PGA TOUR event, will be held July
12-18.
As the PGA TOUR's only summer West Coast venue, the
tournament is a regular stop on the PGA TOUR schedule and is one of 33
FedExCup series events, a points competition for PGA TOUR professionals.
The nationally-televised tournament brings in millions of dollars in
coverage for the region through its affiliation with The Golf Channel
and follows the 132 PGA TOUR professionals competing for a share of the
$3 million purse.
Recognized as one of the players' favorite
stops on the PGA TOUR , the Reno-Tahoe Open creates a first-class
tournament for our spectators, local and national corporate business
partners, PGA TOUR players and our volunteers. The Reno-Tahoe Open
highlights our region as a world class golf destination through national
media coverage.
Over the years, the Reno-Tahoe Open has seen
some of the biggest players on the Tour. The tournament has had nearly
40 players who have won major championships and many Ryder Cup and
President's Cup players including: Fred Couples, Charles Howell III,
Mark O'Meara, John Daly, Justin Leonard, Chris Riley, Luke Donald, Scott
McCarron, Adam Scott, Steve Elkington, Corey Pavin, David Toms, Nick
Faldo, Jose Maria Olzabal, Scott Verplank, Sergio Garcia, Will MacKenzie
and Vaughn Taylor
Defending 2009 Champion: John Rollins.
Event Format: Four-day, 72-hole stroke-play competition; cut
after 36 holes to low 70 and ties.
Quick facts:
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Host Venue: Montrêux Golf and Country Club
• Purse: $3,000,000
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Television coverage: The Golf Channel.
Visit: http://www.renotahoeopen.com
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