TOURNAMENT NEWS

Ohio Lottery Drawing
Bring your non-winning Ohio Lottery Powerball tickets to the Register-To-Win box located in the Public Information Tent behind the 18th green bleachers for a chance to win one of five Official 2010 Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger posters signed by both Jamie Farr and the 2010 Tournament Champion. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible. The promotion will run the week of the Tournament – June 28-July 4, 2010. Contestants must write their full name, address and phone number on the back of each entry. Don’t have a non-winning Powerball ticket? – You can still enter the drawing by filling out a card at the Public Information Tent. The drawings for the posters will be held on Sunday, July 4 at 4:00pm at the Public Information Tent. Winners do not have to be present.

The Tournament distributes $300,000 to 12 Northwest Ohio children’s charities

The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger LPGA golf tournament distributed $300,000 to 12 Northwest Ohio children’s charities today as a result of the 2009 tournament. With this year’s contributions, the tournament has now contributed $6.5 million to more than 115 Northwest Ohio children’s charities since its inception in 1984.

"We’re pleased to be a part of another successful Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic,” said Mike Thaman, chairman and CEO of Owens Corning. “We are proud of the tournament’s accomplishments during the past 25 years and thankful for the generous support of the people of Northwest Ohio." Read the entire release

ANNOUNCING CHARITY TICKET PROGRAM PRESENTED BY O-I
In its history, The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic has raised $6.5 million for local children’s charities. This year, in addition to the money give to the selected core charities, the tournament is pleased to announce a new ticket program that will benefit an even greater number of children’s charities in the Toledo area. The “Charity Ticket Program Presented by O-I” is designed to provide area children’s charities with the opportunity to earn 100% of any ticket sales they generate for the 2010 tournament. The program will begin immediately and return 100% of the ticket price of weekly clubhouse and grounds tickets back to the local children’s charity that was responsible for the sale of the ticket.
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CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE LPGA
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.
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THANK YOU EVERYONE

Thank You, city of Sylvania, Northwest Ohio, Volunteers, Spectators, Sponsors, LPGA Professionals and last but not least everyone that has been a part of the 25th Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger.

 

FINAL ROUND SUMMARY
Eunjung Yi of South Korea kept the top spot for most of the day until late in the final round when Morgan Pressel caught her with a -4 (67). As regulation play ended they both were at -18(266). Yi was determined not to let the opportunity fizzle away, she birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Morgan Pressel and win the 2009 Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.  Final 2009 Leaderboard

 

THIRD ROUND SUMMARY
Eunjung Yi of South Korea displayed her own version of fireworks on Saturday at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania Ohio by recording -10 for the day and -18(68)(66)(61) = 195 heading into the Final Round of the 25th Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger! Both Song-Hee Kim and Morgan Pressel are both one stroke back of the lead after both carded a -14 (199) for the tournament.

 

SECOND ROUND SUMMARY
Australian Sarah Kemp took the second round lead early Friday by shooting an 8-under par 63. Her round included a 6-under 28 on the front nine at Highland Meadows Golf Club, to put her to -11(131) for the tournament. Laura Diaz who had been tied for the lead with Morgan Pressel -10(132) and Song-Hee Kim -9 (133) after the first round also finished the second round with -11(131) to remain in a first place tie heading into Round Three.

 

FIRST ROUND SUMMARY
Big names sit atop the leaderboard at the end of first round play on Thursday. Laura Diaz, Morgan Pressel and Song-Hee Kim all ended the first round by carding a -7 (64). Suzann Pettersen and Michelle Wie are one shot back of the lead after carding a -6 (65). We are excited about the star packed field at this year’s tournament. With eight of the top ten players in the world including Lorena Ochoa, Natalie Gulbis and Juli Inkster you are sure to see more than just fireworks over this year’s Fourth of July weekend. Join us in celebrating the 25th Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger!

 

Take a closer look at our 2009 Celebrity Guests
Learn more about our 2009 Celebrity Guests and our host Jamie Farr.

 

Join Us to Celebrate 25 Years!
This year we are very excited to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Over the past 24 years, the tournament has donated over $6.2 million to more than 110 children’s charities in Northwest Ohio. This is a testimonial to the supportive community of sponsors, volunteers and spectators that contribute to the tournament each year. The tournament has grown into the largest sporting event in the area.

Over 70,000 people attend the event each year and it continues to grow. This year is shaping up to be the one of the best fields ever. The number one women’s golfer in the world Lorena Ochoa has committed to play as well as 2009 Kraft Nabisco winner Brittany Lincicome, 2007 Farr Runner-Up Morgan Pressel and LPGA rookie Michelle Wie. Search our entire commitment list

Toledo favorite, five-time Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic winner Se Ri Pak and fellow South Korean players roll up their sleeves for charity
Approximately twenty three South Korean LPGA players visited the Ronald McDonald House of NW Ohio, one of the charter children charities of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger. On Monday afternoon, players, Se Ri Pak Inbee Park, Birdie Kim, Meena Lee, Hee Young Park and Ji Young Oh and others rolled up their sleeves and participated in household chores necessary to keep the volunteer-run Ronald McDonald House operating smoothly. They did a myriad of activities including cooking, baking, gardening and laundry.


2009 Field List and Notable Players
The “25th Annual” Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger announced today that they have received commitments from three more top players. With commitments already confirmed from the #1 player in the world Lorena Ochoa  the tournament added 2009 Kraft Nabisco winner Brittany Lincicome, 2007 Farr Runner-Up Morgan Pressel and LPGA rookie Michelle Wie.   press release (PDF)


Ochoa to Play in 2009 Tournament!
Lorena Ochoa, the worlds #1 ranked women’s golfer announced her 2009 playing schedule this week and it includes the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger. This year’s tournament will be held the week of June 29th-July 5th at Highland Meadows Golf Club marking the “25th Anniversary” of the tournament.

2008 Women’s Amateur Champion, Amanda Blumenherst Accepts Sponsor’s Exemption

Amanda Blumenherst, currently a senior at Duke University has accepted a sponsor's exemption to play in the 25th Anniversary of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger.

Amanda is a three-time National Player of the Year, three-time First Team All-American and the winner of the 2008 U.S. Women's Amateur. Amanda was also a member of the 2006 and 2008 Curtis Cup Team and has helped Duke win three ACC Championships and two NCAA titles in three years. “Amanda Blumenherst’s amateur playing accomplishments rival any player in the history of women’s amateur golf,” stated Tournament Director Judd Silverman. “To have both the 2008 U.S. Women’s Amateur and National Collegiate Player of the Year trophies on your mantle at one time is truly an incredible accomplishment.” “Amanda’s accomplishments in the classroom at Duke are impressive as well as she has been named to the ACC All-Academic Team the last three years.” “We’re very happy to know that the JFOCC will be one of Amanda’s first professional tournaments after her graduation from Duke in June.”


Tournament Donates $350,000 to Charity. Passes the $6 million mark in donations to children’s charities

Toledo, Ohio – Dec. 16, 2008 -- The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger LPGA golf tournament distributed $350,000 to 15 Northwest Ohio children’s charities today as a result of the 2008 tournament. Checks were presented to the charities during the tournament’s annual charity luncheon at Owens Corning’s World Headquarters.

Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger Announces Birdies for Charity Program
The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic has an exciting new way for Northwest Ohio children’s charities to cash-in on the birdies made during the competitive rounds of the 2008 tournament. The Birdies for Charity is geared towards raising thousands of additional dollars for this year’s charities.

The way Birdies for Charity works is for the tournament charities to obtain pledges of 1 cent or more for every “birdie” made during the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic tournament rounds (Thursday thru Sunday). Birdies for Charity will donate 100 percent of the money received to the designated tournament charities. The tournament office will invoice those who filled out pledge forms following the 2008 JFOCC and collect all monies. Make your pledge today!


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