2009 Toshiba Classic • March 2-8, 2009
The Toshiba Classic is one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Orange County. For seven days in March, Newport Beach welcomes the legends of the golf world. One of the most successful tournaments in Champions Tour history, the Toshiba Classic has raised over $11 million in the past 11 years for its lead beneficiary Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian as well as other Orange County charities. Be a part of the action this March- join us for the 2009 Toshiba Classic!
Tournament Update
Eduardo Romero captured the 2009 Toshiba Classic after a final-round 3-under-par 68 on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Known as “El Gato” or “The Cat” by his fans, the now five time PGA Champions Tour winner, including the 2008 U.S. Senior Open, finished with an 11-under-par 202 and a one-shot victory over Joey Sindelar (who shot a tournament-best 63 Sunday) and Southern California native Mark O’Meara (a 70).
The Toshiba Classic would like to thank our title sponsor Toshiba America, Inc, our diamond sponsor Emulex and Platinum Sponsors Wells Fargo, The Orange County Register and HOM Real Estate Group. In addition, all of our community sponsor that make this tournament a success. Finally, the tournament would like to thank the more than 1,000 volunteers who make the tournament possible.
Win a two year lease on a Jaguar or LandRover and a set of Cleveland Irons at the Srixon/ Jaguar- LandRover Putting Challenge! For further information,
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In its sixth year, the Wells Fargo Junior Clinic presents Orange County youth complimentary, hands-on golf instruction from some of golf’s legendary players competing in the Toshiba Classic.
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The 2009 Toshiba Classic is “going green” on the green.
The 2nd Annual Toshiba “Swing for the Green” Recycling Event will provide the community a free and easy way to responsibly dispose of e-waste. As a thank you, everyone who participates by bringing in an item for recycling will receive two complimentary admission tickets good for any one day of the tournament.
Patrons are encouraged to bring their outdated electronic equipment between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 28 at the Newport Beach County Club as well as Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 at the main admission gate and Newport Dunes. Products including desktop PCs, laptops, computer monitors, printers, camcorders, fax machines, cell phones, VCRs, DVD players, rechargeable batteries, MP3 players and stereos** can be dropped off at either location throughout the event.
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