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FBR Open Raises Over 4 Million Dollars for Charity

20. August 2009 by admin.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – FBR Open hosts, The Thunderbirds, will distribute $4,296,000 to local charities through proceeds raised from the 2009 tournament, Thunderbirds Big Chief John Felix announced today. Since October 2003, when FBR became the title sponsor of the event, The Thunderbirds and the FBR Open have raised more than $37.9 million for charities ($37,929,470). In its history, the FBR/Phoenix Open has raised more than $65.9 million for charities in

Arizona.“We’re thrilled to be able to contribute nearly $4.3 million to local charities through proceeds raised from the FBR Open golf tournament,” said Felix. “The Thunderbirds are thankful for the unbelievable support this community gives to the FBR Open, even in these tough economic times. We could not have raised over $37 million in the last six years without great fans and incredible corporate sponsors such as FBR Capital Markets and Xerox.”  The 2010 FBR Open, known as “The Greatest Show on Grass,” will be held at the TPC Scottsdale from February 22nd to February 28th, 2010.The FBR Open is the best-attended golf tournament in the world and has gained legendary status for being the most unique stop on the PGA TOUR. The 2010 edition will mark the 75th playing of the event, and the seventh as the FBR Open, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR.The Thunderbirds, hosts of the FBR Open, were founded in 1937 with the mission of promoting the Valley of the Sun through sports.  The Thunderbirds consist of 55 “active” members and more than 250 “life” members. For more information on the Thunderbirds or the 2010 FBR Open, call the Thunderbirds office at (602) 870-0163 or visit www.fbropen.com.   “Scottsdale Golf Courses also benefit from the tournament”, said Dale Samar, General Manager of Rancho Manana Golf Club, located just north of

Scottsdale.  “Golfers from all over the country come to town to watch the tournament and play golf.  It really benefits the whole golf and hospitality industry.”

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