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| Event | Safeway International presented by Coca-Cola: one of the top charitable sporting events in Arizona and on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour. |
| Dates | March 24-30, 2008 |
| Location | Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club Prospector Course & Lost Gold Course 8000 East Club Village Drive Superstition Mountain, Arizona 85218-9985 T 877-983-3300 F 480-983-3500 |
| Events Calendar | All events held at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club unless otherwise noted. February (Date TBD) Thursday, March 6 Monday, March 24 Tuesday, March 25 Wednesday, March 26 Thursday, March 27 Friday, March 28 Saturday, March 29 |
| Purse | $1,500,000 |
| Format | 72-hole event, 144 players (cut to top 70 pros plus ties after 36 holes). Best field on LPGA tour, averaging 97 of the top 100 professionals from the official money list, including defending champion Lorena Ochoa. |
| Attendance | 151,000 (2007) |
| TV Coverage | The Golf Channel, Times TBD each day, Thursday through Sunday |
| Charity | All proceeds benefit local charities through The Safeway Foundation, with the major designated beneficiary being Banner Health Foundation Cancer Programs. The Safeway International has contributed more than $11 million over the last 26 years, with $925,000 donated in 2006. 2007 donation will be announced later in 2007. |
| Tournament Organizer | Tournament Golf Foundation T 503-626-2711 Email: tgfi@safewayclassic.org |
| Media Contact | Reid Hutchins: 503-291-0109 prior to tournament week; 503-515-2051 during tournament week |
| Volunteer & Operations Support |
Banner Health Foundation T 602-495-GOLF (4653) |
| Tickets | Weekly Tournament Ticket (admission all week, Monday through Sunday) $50 |
| Parking | Free public parking is located on the south side of US 60, with free shuttles to the tournament entrance. |
| Information | T 503-626-2711 or visit www.safewaygolf.com |
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