Thursday 28 November 2013

Frys.com Open awarded $ 1 million for charity.

Frys.com Open Tournament Chairman and Fry's Electronics . Founder And Executive Vice President Kathy Kolder announced this week at the 2013 Frys.com Open will award $ 1 million from the Race to a number of charities . Assigned

Competition has awarded more than $ 6 million for charity since its inception in 2006 .

"2013 Frys.com Open was a success and we are delighted to know how the race will benefit . The Lives of Others "Kolder said in a news release ," Our thanks go out to our Northern California community of over 1,100 dedicated volunteers and our generous sponsors who made this event possible. " .

Frys.com Open benefiting major American institutions. Mathematics, Palo Alto -based organization whose mission is . To advance Mathematical knowledge through working together to expand participation . In mathematics and Increase awareness Participation Of mathematics to social beneficiaries include The First Tee of Silicon Valley , Northern California Golf Association Foundation, the Special Olympics of Northern California . Many charities additional community

Jimmy Walker of Boerne, Texas shot 17 under par to secure his first PGA Tour victory and his check for winning $ 900,000 at CordeValle Golf Club. Club in Santa Clara

It was the season opener on the PGA Tour schedule overhaul 2013-14 - the first season tour to Antonio .

Walker currently leads the FedExCup 2013-14 of Walker to a safe spot in the Masters at Augusta National next year .

Frys.com Open moves to Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa and will be played week 6 to 12 October , 2014 it will be $ 5 million event played in North course.

Frys.com Open , a tournament that is open during the PGA Tour's FedExCup .

Silverado North Course is a championship Johnny Miller redesigned the top 100 resort courses Golfweek's 2012 Miller -long course features elevation changes, water separation . And routing through oak, pine and redwood trees to shelter the update is complete, with 24 new tees and a par -72 course is 7,226 yards from the tees played tournaments there.

Silverado hosted 14 PGA Tour events from 1968 through 1980 and is the location of the stop, the Champions Tour from 1989 to 2002 .

Silverado winner's circle , including Miller , who is now . One of the owners of other champions including Jack Nicklaus , Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw.

Champions Tour winner past here, including Lee Trevino , Tom Kite and Dave Stockton .

Launched in 2006Frys.com officially opened the PGA Tour benefit. Local charities and national numbers.

Frys.com Open next year , with $ 900,000 going to the winner of a field filled with 132 players are competing . Televised all four days on the Golf Channel .

The competition has an option for a similar in 2015 and 2016.

Title sponsor Fry's Electronics . Is a privately held retailer with 34 locations nationwide. And is headquartered in San Jose.

More information can be found at FrysOpenGolf.com or on Facebook and Twitter.

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Kelly Porter, head coach of the champion Monticello Empire League and CIF tons - Joaquin Section Division II runner-up Vintage High volleyball team were guests of kvon "SportsVine" Saturday.

Long show hosted by Terry Simpkins , Mark McLeod and Charles Kennedy, airs from 9-10 am kvon 1440 AM.

Vintage also features in the Northern California Regionals of the 2013 CIF State Championships .

Email Napa Valley Register Executive Sports Editor Marty James at mjames@napanews.com or call 256-2223 .

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