HP Byron Nelson Update

Golf Highlight

The PGA TOUR season can be long and grueling on a player's family, but for Rory Sabbatini, the HP Bryon Nelson Championship offers a respite. The Southlake, Texas resident is enjoying the creature comforts of home this week, and the results show after Friday's second round.

Sabbatini became the first player in this year's Nelson field to fire a 64. He shares the tournament lead with John Mallinger at 8-under entering Saturday's third round. Mallinger made two eagles Friday en route to a 65.

Both players will have little time to rest. With thunderstorms being forecast for tomorrow in the Dallas area, Saturday's tee times have been moved up. Players will go off in threesomes off split tees from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. Sabbatini and Mallinger will go off around 9:30 a.m.

2009 KidsZone

Thanks to HP, the world’s largest technology company, KidsZone got a full makeover in 2009. Highlighted by interactive elements related to the Pixar films Monsters Inc., Kung Fu Panda and Monsters vs. Aliens, parents can rest assured that opting for a staycation is a great idea this Memorial Day weekend. The HPBNC is a family friendly place to come and have fun, and kids 13 and under will be admitted for free with a ticketed adult.

In between two flat screens featuring video games, a movie will be playing at all times during regular KidsZone hours. HP has also provided free Kung Fu Panda t-shirts to give out to the young patrons.

Two HP cameras are set up to take photos of kids with cardboard cutouts of characters from Pixar movies, and can be printed instantly on an HP photo printer.

KidsZone also features several HP computers with interactive and educational computer games. For the kids with extra energy to burn, bounce houses and a miniature golf course will be available during regular hours.

HOURS OF FUN:
Saturday, May 23 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 24 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

America Supports Our Troops at HPBNC

The 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship officials are making an effort to remind everyone of the real importance of Memorial Day – to honor the young men and women who protect our country and those who have fallen.

With at least 200 tickets being distributed each day of the Championship, troops from the Coast Guard, Marines, Naval Air Station in Fort Worth, Military Entrance Processing Station and the four pilots who did the flyover in 2007 were invited to come out to the Championship and spend the weekend watching golf from private seats on the 18th green. They were also provided with a full hospitality suite in the TPC’s Golf School, with complimentary food and drinks. This is the third year that the HP Byron Nelson has provided hospitality in honor of our troops.

HPBNC Green Initiative: E-Waste Recycle Program with Best Buy and Staples

The 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship has partnered with DFW-area Best Buy and Staples stores to recycle electronic equipment. Now through Sunday, patrons that trade in qualifying items such as monitors, fax machines, printers and televisions will receive a voucher for two any day tickets to the HP Byron Nelson Championship.

The initiative builds on the traditionally green message of the HP Byron Nelson Championship. This is an effort to generate public awareness for the proper disposal of used electronic equipment with the goal of diverting waste from landfills.

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