New Name and Logo for Atlanta's PGA TOUR Stop at TPC at Sugarloaf
ATLANTA, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Atlanta
Classic Foundation officials today announced that the new name of Atlanta's
annual PGA TOUR stop is the AT&T Classic. The new name and logo for the May
14-20, 2007, tournament at TPC at Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga. reflect the
recently approved merger between AT&T and BellSouth Corp.
"AT&T is honored to be associated with a longtime Atlanta event that
gives back so much to local charities," said Rod Odom, president and CEO,
AT&T Southeast. "AT&T has a long tradition of service in the community, and
we're pleased that the AT&T Classic will continue its rich tradition of
hospitality, charity, and world-class golf on an outstanding course for
players and galleries alike."
"AT&T is one of the world's most recognized and respected brands," said
Dave Kaplan, tournament director, AT&T Classic. "We're thrilled to be
associated with a company that's well-known locally, around the world, and
in the golfing community. We anticipate a seamless transition as we work
with our new friends at AT&T. As always, our primary goals will be to host
the greatest golfers in the world and to raise funds for Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta and other local and national charities."
In addition to the AT&T Classic, AT&T sponsors The Masters, the AT&T
Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, and two CHAMPIONS TOUR events in San Antonio
and Los Angeles. AT&T's sponsorship agreement with the AT&T Classic runs
through the 2010 tournament.
The AT&T Classic, now in its 39th year, will offer a total purse of
$5.4 million, up $100,000 from last year. In 2006, the tournament
contributed a record $1.7 million to local charities. Since 1983, the
tournament has donated more than $12.3 million to local charitable
organizations.
Professionals who are expected to compete in May include two-time
defending champion Phil Mickelson, two-time U.S. Open champion Retief
Goosen, Chris DiMarco, Sugarloaf resident Stewart Cink and many more of the
world's finest golfers.
About AT&T
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States and around the world, with operating subsidiaries providing services
under the AT&T brand. AT&T is the recognized world leader in providing
IP-based communications services to business and the U.S. leader in
providing wireless, high speed Internet access, local and long distance
voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. As part of its
"three screen" integration strategy, AT&T is expanding video entertainment
offerings to include such next-generation television services as AT&T
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CONTACT:
John Marshall, AT&T Classic Media Director,
+1-770-436-2643, or Joe Chandler of AT&T Corporate
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