Toledo Classic, Inc. the parent company of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger announced today that they have agreed to a one year contract extension with the LPGA. The 2010 tournament will be played the week of June 28-July 4 at Highland Meadows Golf Club for a purse of $1 million.

Next year’s tournament will mark the 26th year for the event that has contributed over $6.2 million to 100 Northwest Ohio children’s charities since 1984.

“We are excited to be able to continue the tradition of bringing the finest women golfers in the world to Northwest Ohio along with the opportunity to raise money for several local children’s charities,” stated Tournament Director Judd Silverman. “We are grateful to Owens Corning and Kroger for their continued commitment especially during this difficult economic climate. Owens Corning and Kroger’s commitment provides the tournament with a solid financial foundation from which to build a successful event,” Silverman said.

“Owens Corning is proud to continue as the title sponsor of this special community event,” stated Owens Corning CEO Mike Thaman. “We are pleased to partner with the LPGA and support an event that will benefit both our community and the LPGA,” Thaman concluded.

This year’s 25th annual tournament produced record crowds and an exciting finish as Eunjung Yi defeated Morgan Pressel in a play-off to capture the first place winner’s check of $210,000.


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