Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ian Poulter Commits to Play 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship

Irving, TX – Ian Poulter has committed to play in the 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship. Poulter’s Official World Golf Ranking is No. 40 and he is No. 99 in the race for the FedExCup. He is No. 87 in Money Leaders on the PGA TOUR.

Poulter’s season highlight in 2008 was finishing second at the British Open. He also posted the best individual Ryder Cup record in Europe’s loss at Valhalla, finishing 4-1-0. His best 2009 finish was at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship where he was T9. This will be Poulter’s third appearance at the Championship. His best finish is T3 in 2007.

The 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship will be played May 18-24 at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. For details, visit hpbnc.org.

About the HP Byron Nelson Championship
The HP Byron Nelson Championship has been a premier event on the PGA TOUR since 1968. Dallas’ biggest sports attraction and most anticipated social event of the spring is also the most financially successful charity event on the PGA TOUR, raising over $107 million for children and families served by Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers. The great time moves to Memorial Day weekend in 2009 – May 18-24. A Great Time. A Greater Cause. Learn more at hpbnc.org.

About Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, Inc.
The Salesmanship Club has a rich history of serving children in our community. Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, a proud partner of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, currently operates innovative programs for children and their families, including the J. Erik Jonsson Community School in Oak Cliff, and child and family therapy centers in Oak Cliff and the Stemmons corridor. From educational services for at-risk kids to therapy services for troubled kids, the charity beneficiary of the HP Byron Nelson Championship has continued to serve Dallas kids and families since 1920. Learn more at salesmanshipclub.org.

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