10th Anniversary of Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic to be Jal's Final Year as Title Sponsor.Business Editors NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.--(BUSINSESS WIRE) GOLF MAGAZINE and Japan Airlines announced today that, following this year's event, Japan Airlines will relinquish its position as title sponsor of the Big Apple Classic Presented By GOLF MAGAZINE. The 2000 Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic returns to Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, July 10-16. "Japan Airlines has been an invaluable partner of the Big Apple Classic. We'd like to thank them for their support and look forward to celebrating the tournament's 10th anniversary this year," said Bob Schwartz, VP/Marketing Director, GOLF MAGAZINE Properties. "GOLF MAGAZINE is committed to the Big Apple Classic, and fans can rest assured that we will keep this a premiere event on the LPGA LPGA abbr. Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour." Kazunari Yashiro, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Americas for Japan Airlines, commented, "After 10 successful years, we feel it's the right time for us to move on. We are proud to have helped create the Big Apple Classic and have greatly enjoyed our years with the tournament. We will always be grateful to everyone, including GOLF MAGAZINE, Our Lady of Mercy Healthcare System, Wykagyl Country Club and the LPGA, who joined with us in making it such a prestigious event." A 72-hole, NBC-televised event, the $900,000 Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic attracts top LPGA players to play golf in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of City's backyard. Past champions are Sherri Steinhauer (1999), Annika Sorenstam (1998), Michele Redman (1997), Caroline McMillan (1996), Tracy Kerdyk (1995), Beth Daniel (1994), Hiromi Kobayashi (1993), Juli Inkster (1992) and Betsy King (1990, 1991). In addition, top players such as Lorie Kane, Nancy Lopez, Meg Mallon, Se Ri Pak Se Ri Pak (born September 28 1977 in Daejeon) is a South Korean professional golfer, playing on the LPGA Tour. She will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in November 2007. Career overview Pak turned professional in 1996. and Karrie Webb have competed for the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. title. The combination of top players, a world-class golf course and network television have contributed to the Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic being considered by many as having "Major-like" status. Our Lady of Mercy Healthcare System (OLM olm: see mud puppy. ) is the tournament's official charity. A portion of the proceeds benefits programs like the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Children's Center in the Bronx, N.Y., Children's Services in the OLM and the Carvel carvel: see caravel. Foundation Children's Rehabilitation Center at Saint Agnes Hospital in White Plains, N.Y. |
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