The Charity Classic is entering its eleventh year at scenic Rhode Island Country Club on Narragansett Bay.
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) – Chad Campbell, who golfed in the thrilling three-man playoff at the 2009 Masters, will play in the CVS Caremark Charity Classic June 21-23 at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, R.I., tournament officials announced Wednesday. Campbell’s participation continues the tradition of top contenders from golf’s biggest tournaments joining the ranks of the prestigious CVS Caremark Charity Classic. Additionally, Boo Weekley, one of the gutsy and tenacious rookies that lead the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup team to victory, will bring his trademark play to the tournament. Campbell and Weekley round out the top-notch roster for the 2009 edition of this premier charitable sporting event. “Chad and Boo are two great players who round out this year’s impressive field which, together, has won 20 majors and made more than 46 Ryder Cup, President’s Cup and Solhiem Cup appearances,†said Eileen Howard Dunn, Tournament Chairwoman of the CVS Caremark Charity Classic. “We look forward to a great tournament that will benefit many of our local charities and offer Rhode Islanders another great year of watching some of the world’s greatest golfers.†The Tournament offers two easy ways to purchase tickets including by phone at 866-CVS-9441 or by visiting cvscharityclassic.com for a mail-in application.
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