Safeway Classic

King announces 2007 U.S. Solheim Cup Team
Castrale, Diaz named as captain's picks
Three-time Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament winner Paula Creamer is the top points earner for the 2007 U.S. Solheim Cup Team and leads the 12-player squad announced by U.S. Team Captain Betsy King on Sunday. Castrale and Diaz complete the 12-person team as King's two captain's picks. The Solheim Cup, Sept. 14-16 at Halmstad Golf Club in Halmstad, Sweden, features the 12 best U.S.-born players from the LPGA and the 12 best European-born players from the Ladies European Tour (LET).
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Ochoa wins Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi, records third-consecutive victory
Lorena Ochoa used consistent play and a bit of intimidation to win her third-consecutive tournament at the Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi on Sunday. Ochoa, the number one player in the Rolex Rankings, earned a five-stroke victory at 12-under-par 204 over four other players to claim the $255,000 first-place check.
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Safeway Offering Free LPGA Tickets With Grocery Purchase
Northwest golf fans have the chance for a great deal on tickets to the Safeway Classic this year, courtesy of their local Safeway stores. The best players on the LPGA tour will be in Portland Aug. 20-26 for the Safeway Classic, at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. For fans wanting to attend, they can get a voucher good for two free any day passes with the purchase of $35 of groceries, using a Safeway Club Card, at any Oregon or Southwest Washington Safeway store. When they arrive at the tournament, they simply present their voucher and they will receive the tickets for entry.
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Michelle Wie Accepts Sponsors Exemption for Safeway Classic
17-year old Michelle Wie has accepted a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Safeway Classic, presented by Pepsi at Columbia-Edgewater Country Club, August 24-26. Wie’s appearance in Portland will be her second. She played in the event in 2003, at the age of 13, and tied for 28th.
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Tiffany Joh Wins Safeway Classic Amateur Open, Will Play in Safeway Classic
O'Toole and Michaels Complete UCLA Sweep and earn spots in Tuesday Qualifier
Tiffany Joh of San Diego, California has won some important tournaments in the past year, including the US Women's Amateur Public Links title in 2006 and the Pac-10 title, as a sophomore at UCLA this May. On Friday she earned a chance to earn an even bigger title.
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2007 Safeway Classic Amateur Open Release
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2007 Amateur Open Registration Form
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Safeway Classic Generates Record $1.01 Million to Charities from 2006 Tournament
Tom Maletis, President of Tournament Golf Foundation (TGF), today announced that local children's charities would benefit in the record amount of $1,010,000 from proceeds from the 2006 Safeway Classic presented by Pepsi.
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New Dates, Increased Purse Highlight 2007 Safeway Classic
Tom Maletis, President of Tournament Golf Foundation Inc. (TGFI) today announced that the 2007 Safeway Classic presented by Pepsi will be held from Aug. 20-26 at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland.
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Tournament Field List
For 2006 SAFEWAY CLASSIC PRESENTED BY PEPSI
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Safeway Classic Final Field Set
The Safeway Classic will take place next week in Portland, OR and the final field for the event is set. The 35th edition of the tournament will feature a field with some familiar faces and some new ones for Portland area fans.
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Safeway Classic Amateur Open Will Provide Guaranteed Spot in LPGA Tournament to Winner.
Tournament Golf Foundation Inc., the organizers of the Safeway Classic LPGA Tournament, announced a unique event that will guarantee a spot in the prestigious LPGA event to the winner of a one day amateur qualifying tournament.
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Safeway Classic 2006 Safeway Open Player Application (PDF)
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Tournament Golf Foundation donates $852,000 to charities from 2005 Safeway Classic.
Tom Maletis, President of Tournament Golf Foundation Inc. (TGFI), today announced that local children's charities would benefit in the amount of $852,000 from proceeds from the 2005 Safeway Classic, presented by Pepsi.
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Rob Neal to become Executive Director of Tournament Golf Foundation Inc.
Rob Neal, who currently serves as the LPGA vice president of tournament business affairs, will be leaving the LPGA to assume the role of Executive Director of Tournament Golf Foundation Inc. (TGFI).
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Safeway Classic to feature 13 of top 15 on money list
The Safeway Classic today announced the final field for the 2005 event. The field will feature 13 of the top 15 money winners on the LPGA tour this year. Additionally the tournament will have all 15 players who are competing for spots on the US Solheim
Cup team.
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Safeway Classic Exemption Goes to Allison Hanna
The Safeway Classic announced today that its second sponsor's exemption for the 2005 event will go to local LPGA pro Allison Hanna. Hanna, a non-exempt player on the LPGA tour and a Futures Tour member, also played in the 2004 Safeway Classic.
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Impressive Field Will Highlight Safeway Open
Winner Gets Automatic Spot in Safeway Classic
An impressive field of professional and amateur players is entered in the Safeway Open, to be held on Tuesday, July 5, at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora, OR. The winner of the 18-hole event will earn a guaranteed spot in the Safeway Classic LPGA tournament to be held in Portland, OR August 15-21.
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Safeway Classic Tickets Available
Promotion Offers Two Free Tickets with $15 Purchase at Local Safeway Stores
Tournament Golf Foundation Inc. (TGFI), the organizers of the Safeway Classic LPGA Tournament, announced a special ticket promotion for fans would be available from
July 1-August 21.
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Safeway Open Will Provide Guaranteed Spot in LPGA Tournament to Winner
Tournament Golf Foundation Inc., the organizers of the Safeway Classic LPGA Tournament, announced a unique event that will guarantee a spot in the prestigious LPGA event to the winner of a one day qualifying tournament.
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Tournament Golf Foundation Helps The Today Show Lend a Hand to Schoolhouse Supplies
Today Show weatherman Al Roker was in Portland with some good news for a worthy program. Roker broadcast live from the Schoolhouse Supplies Warehouse in the basement of Madison High School in Northeast Portland, and did a feature on the program and how it is helping meet the needs of teachers and students for school supplies in the Portland School District.
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Tournament Golf Foundation donates $775,000 to charities from 2004 Safeway Classic proceeds
Tom Maletis, President of Tournament Golf Foundation Inc. (TGFI), today announced that local children’s charities would benefit in the amount of $775,000 from proceeds from the 2004 Safeway Classic, presented by Pepsi.
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Safeway Classic to Increase Purse to $1.4 Million for 2005
Tom Maletis, President of Tournament Golf Foundation, announced today the purse for the Safeway Classic will increase to $1.4 million in 2005.
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Safeway Classic Will Move to August
After 33 years, the Safeway Classic, the longest running event on the LPGA Tour, is moving to August.
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Safeway Classic prospective caddie meeting to take place Sunday Sept. 12th
Individuals interesting in finding out more about caddying during the Safeway Classic are asked to attend a meeting on Sunday Sept. 12th at 9:00 AM.
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Safeway Classic Field Includes 49 of Top 50 on LPGA Money List
The strength of the field for the 2004 edition of the Safeway Classic looks very impressive. According to Tom Maletis, President of Tournament Golf Foundation, the event owners and organizers, "We are pleased that at this point we have 49 of the top 50 on the LPGA money list committed to playing in Portland."
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Safeway Classic and Les Schwab to Host Unique Pro-Am to Benefit Children's Course
The Safeway Classic LPGA tournament has developed a unique new Pro-Am event to be held on Monday, Sept. 13th at The Children's Course in Gladstone, Oregon. The Les Schwab Par 3 Pro-Am will be held at 3:00 PM and will feature LPGA tour pros and four amateur partners in a fundraising event for the facility.
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13 Year-Old Jane Rah Wins Spot in Safeway Classic
The Safeway Classic Amateur Open was created to provide a playing position in the Safeway Classic LPGA tournament in September for the winner. That player is 13 year-old Jane Rah of Torrance, California.
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Tournament Golf Foundation Donates $752,000 to Charities From 2003 Safeway Classic Proceeds
Tom Maletis, President of Tournament Golf Foundation Inc. (TGFI), today announced that local children's charities would benefit in the amount of $752,000 from proceeds from the 2003 Safeway Classic, presented by Pepsi.
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Maletis Re-elected President of LPGA Tournament Sponsors Association
The LPGA Tournament Sponsors Association (TSA) has announced that Tom Maletis has been elected to a second term as President of the organization.
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Safewaygolf.com site launched for two LPGA tournaments
A new website providing information on two LPGA tournaments sponsored by Safeway Stores, Inc. has been launched. Tournament Golf Foundation, the owners and organizers of the Safeway International and the Safeway Classic announced the new website for fans and media.
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