EDS Byron Nelson Championship We're Behind Something Great!
2008 marks EDS' sixth year as title sponsor of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship and we have announced our commitment as the title sponsor through 2014. The championship continues as one of the best stops on the PGA TOUR, not only for its field, but because of the charitable contribution it makes that benefits the Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers. The 2007 tournament raised $6.4 million for charity – the sixth time in Championship history that the annual contribution exceeded the $6 million mark. Topping the leaderboard in charitable contributions, the EDS Byron Nelson Championship has generated in excess of $100M – more than any other PGA tournament – and represents over 10 percent of the total charitable contributions generated by PGA TOUR events.
2008 Champion
Congratulations to Adam Scott for winning the 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship.
You might think to yourself it sounds like they have a proven formula for success – they can do this with their eyes closed. Well the reality is – not exactly. Immediately after the last putt dropped at the 2007 Tournament and a Champion was crowned preparations began for 2008.
A major project to renovate the TPC course at the Four Seasons Las Colinas, home to the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, started on May 11. With input from many PGA TOUR players incorporated in the new design, D.A. Weibring and Steve Wolfard of D.A. Weibring/Golf Resources Group set out to revitalize the course. The renovations are now complete and the results have been described as WOW. The Four Seasons, EDS, the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and the PGA TOUR are all hoping for a fairly mild winter and a productive growing season.
A Great Time. A Greater Cause.
As the tournament's title sponsor, EDS is proud to be an ally of the Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers.
Download the EDS “Raised Hands” Ad PDF, 331K
If that's not enough there are other significant changes being implemented. Champions Way, the main entry point to the tournament, is getting a new layout. And a kid-friendly zone will be unveiled. No detail is being overlooked – right down to the color of the mesh used throughout the course!
We moved forward with a few plans of our own to get the fans and others more involved. To build excitement we created a video that highlights our past tournament champions and champions to be. EDS also developed our “Caddy for a Caddie” program. The video and “Caddy for a Caddie” program are highlighted below.
We are looking forward to an exciting, memorable and enjoyable 2008 tournament.
“Caddy for a Caddie” Program
Over the past several years, EDS has added a one-of-a-kind component to the EDSBNC. Past elements ranged from custom pinball machines to a custom built Orange County Chopper that was featured on the TV program, American Chopper. This year will be no exception.
EDS will present a Cadillac XLR-V to the caddie of the 2008 EDSBNC champion. Awarding a car to a caddie is a first in professional golf and EDS is proud to lead the way with our “Caddy for a Caddie” program. Just as EDS is the world's business ally working behind the scenes to ensure our clients' success, we recognize that behind the triumph of every golf champion, there's a caddie … a dedicated ally.
Read the “Caddy for a Caddie” news feature
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EDS Byron Nelson Championship Excite Video
Here is a brief video that highlights our past tournament champions and champions to be. This video gives a glimpse of the unforgettable moments we can expect at the 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Watch the Excite video (1min:33sec)
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