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The Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf will be played at the Club at Savannah Harbor through 2013, the tour announced Wednesday. Tournament director Joe Rotellini also unveiled a new logo for the event.
The tournament will celebrate its 10th year in Savannah and 35th year as an event. This year's event will be held April 16-22 and will feature a $2.7 million purse.
According to a tour release, the tournament has generated close to $1.5 million for Savannah-area charities since coming to the city in 2003.
"The city of Savannah has really embraced this event over the past decade, demonstrating to our players, sponsors and fans the true meaning of Southern hospitality," Champions Tour president Mike Stevens said. "We are pleased to be returning to Savannah in 2013 and very proud to celebrate our 33-year long partnership with Liberty Mutual Insurance, as it is one of the longest-standing relationships in all of sports."
Located on Hutchinson Island, a short ferry ride from Savannah's River District, the resort's par-72 Club at Savannah Harbor course was designed by architects Bob Cupp and Sam Snead, opening in 1999.
The Legends of Golf's unique team format features three competitions during the week, starting with the Demaret Division on Monday and Tuesday, followed by the Raphael Division on Friday and Saturday. Official competition begins with the Legends Division, a 54-hole better-ball competition, on April 20. David Eger and Mark McNulty are defending champions.
"We are very excited about having the tournament in Savannah for at least the next two years and hopefully many more after that," said the tournament's volunteer chairman, Al Kennickell. "The Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf has been a great fit for Savannah, and it is thrilling that we have some of the greatest golfers who have ever played the game playing in our event."
BLUFFTON'S MURPHY HONORED FOR SERVICE
Bluffton resident Mike Murphy was recognized by the South Carolina Golf Association during its annual meeting earlier this month.
Murphy received the Charles Drawdy Distinguished Service Award for his work with the SCGA board and his tournament work with the SCGA and United States Golf Association. The award is named for former SCGA president Charles H. Drawdy.
The S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism was recognized for its efforts to promote golf in the state. An SCGA release credited the department and director Duane Parrish for securing sponsorships for the RBC Heritage.
IJGT SEASON OPENS AT EAGLE'S POINTE
The International Junior Golf Tour tees off its season Saturday and Sunday at Eagle's Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton.
Some of the Southeast's top golfers are scheduled to compete in the Winter Shootout, which is open to players ages 9 to 19 in three divisions: Boys 15-19, Boys Under-14 and Girls Under-19.
The tour hosts 60 two- and three-day events throughout the country each year. IJGT members represent 45 U.S. states and 43 countries.
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