Anthony Kim And Vijay Singh Commit To Play The 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship
Irving, TX – Anthony Kim and Vijay Singh have officially committed to play in the 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship. Kim is No. 14 in the Official World Golf Ranking, No. 40 in the race for the FedExCup and No. 36 in PGA TOUR Money Leaders. Singh is No. 8 in the Official World Golf Ranking, No. 121 in the FedExCup standings and No. 105 in PGA TOUR Money Leaders.
Kim, a 23-year old University of Oklahoma graduate, has won two PGA TOUR events. His best finish this season was T2 in the Mercedes Benz Championship. Most recently, Kim claimed a Masters record in 2009 with 11 birdies in a round of 65. This will be Kim’s third appearance at the Championship.
Singh ranks No. 2 in PGA TOUR Career Earnings. He is the reigning FedExCup champion and has a total of 34 PGA TOUR victories, claiming three in 2008 alone. His best 2009 finish was T17 at World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. This will be Singh’s 10th Championship appearance, including a victory in 2003.
The 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship will be played May 18-24 at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. For details, visit hpbnc.org.
About the HP Byron Nelson Championship
The HP Byron Nelson Championship has been a premier event on the PGA TOUR since 1968. Dallas’ biggest sports attraction and most anticipated social event of the spring is also the most financially successful charity event on the PGA TOUR, raising over $107 million for children and families served by Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers. The great time moves to Memorial Day weekend in 2009 – May 18-24. A Great Time. A Greater Cause. Learn more at hpbnc.org.
About Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, Inc.
The Salesmanship Club has a rich history of serving children in our community. Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, a proud partner of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, currently operates innovative programs for children and their families, including the J. Erik Jonsson Community School in Oak Cliff, and child and family therapy centers in Oak Cliff and the Stemmons corridor. From educational services for at-risk kids to therapy services for troubled kids, the charity beneficiary of the HP Byron Nelson Championship has continued to serve Dallas kids and families since 1920. Learn more at salesmanshipclub.org.
