Principal Charity Classic Ranks #1 on Champions Tour

The Champions Tour has selected The Principal Charity Classic as its “Best Event” in 2009. The announcement was recently made by Champions Tour President, Mike Stevens, at the Champions Tour Tournament Association annual awards dinner in San Antonio.

"To be recognized as the best event on the Champions Tour says a lot about the Des Moines community,” said Larry Zimpleman, chairman, president and chief executive officer, the Principal Financial Group ^®. “In just three short years, The Principal Charity Classic has distributed nearly $1.7 million to the five “FORE our Kids” charities in Iowa and has attracted record-breaking crowds. We are thrilled to be able to bring this outstanding event, and all the benefits that come with it, to the area.”

The Champions Tour annually awards its events for outstanding performances based on several categories including:

On-site presentation and staging;
Community support;
Attendance; and
Charitable impact.

“Being named the number one event on the Champions Tour would not be possible without our staff, board, sponsors, fans and over 1,000 volunteers,” said Jamie Alt, tournament director.

In addition, The Principal Charity Classic also received two "Brassie Awards," for advertising and marketing; first place for outdoor advertisement and runner-up for Web site marketing.

The 2009 Principal Charity Classic tournament was played May 26 – May 31, 2009 at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa. For more information on the charities and the tournament, visit www.principalcharityclassic.com.

About The Principal Charity Classic

The Principal Charity Classic is an annual Champions Tour event at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines. The 2010 tournament will be held May 31-June 6. The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation plays host to the event, which is focused on philanthropic giving for designated “FORE Our Kids” charities: Blank Children’s Hospital, Bravo Greater Des Moines, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, United Way of Central Iowa and Variety-The Children’s Charity.