EDS Byron Nelson Championship: Related News
- EDS Extends Commitment to Remain Title Sponsor of EDS Byron Nelson Championship Through 2014 (23 Apr 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced it has extended its commitment as title sponsor of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship with the sponsorship now running through 2014. This is the second early extension agreed to between EDS and the Salesmanship Club of Dallas since EDS became title sponsor in 2003. Financial terms of the extension were not disclosed.
- Top Caddie to Drive Away a Winner at EDS Byron Nelson Championship (11 Apr 2008)
- As part of his 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship prize package, Scott Verplank took home a custom motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers. But this time around, the cool set of wheels won’t be going to the guy who swings the clubs. This year’s new ride will be going to the guy who carries them.
- TPC Las Colinas Gets Extreme Makeover (03 Dec 2007)
- In taking the job of remodeling the TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas, D.A. Weibring had 18 holes to shape and four bosses to please – the Four Seasons Resort & Club, EDS, the Salesmanship Club and the PGA Tour.
- EDS Byron Nelson Championship Exceeds $100 Million in Total Money Raised for Charity (12 Sep 2007)
- DALLAS & ATLANTA – The Salesmanship Club of Dallas and PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem announced today that the EDS Byron Nelson Championship has exceeded the $100 million mark in money raised for charity since 1968. This is not only the largest amount raised from an ongoing event in Dallas, but is also by far the largest amount raised by a single tournament in the history of the PGA TOUR.
- EDS Online Auctions Raise More Than $100,000 For Charity (19 Jul 2007)
- PLANO, Texas – The online auctions of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship custom chopper, built by the world-renowned Orange County Choppers (OCC), and a one-of-a-kind OCC-themed pinball machine raised more than $85,000 for Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers (SCYFC), the children’s charity associated with the Championship.
- Scott Verplank Wins Custom EDS Byron Nelson Championship-Themed Motorcycle (29 Apr 2007)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today awarded a motorcycle built by renowned Orange County Choppers to Scott Verplank, the winner of the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. The first place chopper, a PGA TOUR first, was awarded in addition to Verplank’s 1.134 million dollar winner’s share of the tournament’s purse during closing ceremonies.
- Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Celebration and Moment Of Silence To Take Place Saturday (27 Apr 2007)
- The EDS Byron Nelson Championship will celebrate the life and legacy of Byron Nelson on Saturday, April 28 in two special ways. First, Byron Nelson’s Congressional Gold Medal Celebration will take place at 11 a.m. on the Four Seasons Wedding Lawn. Then at 3 p.m., the tournament will stop play for a moment of silence.
- EDS and Orange County Choppers Unveil First-Ever PGA TOUR Event Motorcycle (25 Apr 2007)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS and Orange County Choppers (OCC), one of the world's premier builders of custom motorcycles, today unveiled three EDS Byron Nelson Championship-themed motorcycles at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, the home of the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship.
- EDS and Orange County Choppers Auction Two, One-of-a-Kind Designed Items for Charity (24 Apr 2007)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS, title sponsor of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, helps Byron Nelson’s work for the kids continue by hosting an online auction featuring two, one-of-a-kind designed items to benefit Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, the children’s charity associated with the tournament.
- First Byron Nelson Prize Awarded To Tom Lehman (24 Apr 2007)
- IRVING, TX – The Salesmanship Club awarded Tom Lehman with the first Byron Nelson Prize at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship Opening Ceremony on Tuesday.
- Notable Field Finalized For EDS Byron Nelson Championship (23 Apr 2007)
- Irving, TX – The final field for the EDS Byron Nelson Championship is set, which includes top PGA TOUR professionals and fan favorites such as Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Sergio Garcia, Luke Donald and Tom Lehman.
- PGA Tour Pros Host EDS Byron Nelson Championship Youth Golf Clinic (23 Apr 2007)
- Irving, TX – PGA TOUR golf professionals will host a free Youth Golf Clinic presented by CBS Radio at the TPC Four Seasons Practice Range Tuesday, April 24 at 5 p.m. Local favorites Harrison Frazar, Justin Leonard, J.J. Henry and Ryan Palmer will be on hand.
- Vijay Singh Commits to Play In EDS Byron Nelson Championship (18 Apr 2007)
- Irving, TX – Vijay Singh has officially committed to play in the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Singh is ranked No. 1 in the race for the FedExCup, No. 2 on the TOUR money list and No. 7 in the world.
- EDS Byron Nelson Championship to Return to One Course Format In 2008 (13 Apr 2007)
- Irving, TX – The Salesmanship Club announced today that beginning in 2008 the EDS Byron Nelson Championship will be played on only one course. Since 1995, the tournament has been officially a two-course format played on both the TPC Four Seasons and Cottonwood Valley Course.
- EDS Byron Nelson Championship Sponsorships Sold Out (12 Apr 2007)
- Irving, TX – The Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas announced today that sponsorships for the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship are sold out. Sales have topped $12 million, a record amount for Championship sales. This is the eleventh straight year the Championship has experienced a sell out. The number eleven holds special meaning for the tournament named after Byron Nelson, who won eleven straight tournaments in 1945.
- $100,000 Byron Nelson Prize to Honor Those Who 'Give Back' While Junior Golf Awards Will Recognize Upcoming Stars (12 Apr 2007)
- IRVING, TX – Two international award programs honoring the late Byron Nelson were announced today by the Salesmanship Club, the host organization of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship.
- EDS Raises the Pinball Bar and Introduces an OCC Chopper (29 Mar 2007)
- EDS is working with renowned Orange County Chopper to build three customer choppers for the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. One chopper will be auctioned to raise money for the Salesmanship Club of Dallas, one will be presented to the winner of the Tournament and one will be retained by EDS to raise awareness for the event.
- EDS Announces PGA TOUR “First” (29 Mar 2007)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced it will award a motorcycle built by renowned Orange County Choppers, Inc. to the winner of the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. The first place prize chopper, a PGA TOUR first, will be awarded in addition to the $1.134 million winner's share of the tournament's purse at the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, April 26-29 at the TPC Four Seasons Resort in Irving, Texas.
- No. 3 Ranked Phil Mickelson Commits to Play in EDS Byron Nelson Championship (22 Mar 2007)
- Irving, TX – Phil Mickelson has officially committed to play in the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Mickelson is ranked No. 3 in the world, on the PGA TOUR money list and in the race for the FedExCup.
- No. 13 Ranked Sergio Garcia Commits to Play in EDS Byron Nelson Championship (21 Mar 2007)
- Irving, TX – Sergio Garcia has officially committed to play in the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Garcia is ranked No. 13 in the world, No. 38 on the PGA TOUR money list and No. 39 in the race for the FedExCup.
- No. 11 Ranked Luke Donald and No. 12 Ranked Trevor Immelman Commit to Play in EDS Byron Nelson Championship (15 Mar 2007)
- Irving, TX – Luke Donald and Trevor Immelman have officially committed to play in the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Donald is ranked No. 11 in the world, No. 20 on the PGA TOUR money list and No. 19 in the race for the FedExCup. Immelman is No. 12 in the world, No. 12 on the TOUR money list and No. 17 in the race for the FedExCup.
- Byron Nelson Honored With U.S. Congressional Gold Medal (18 Oct 2006)
- President George W. Bush signed a bill on October 16, 2006, awarding golfing legend Byron Nelson with the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, which recognizes individuals, institutions or events for distinguished achievements and contributions.
- Golf Legend Byron Nelson Passes Away (26 Sep 2006)
- DALLAS, Texas – Byron Nelson, one of golf’s greatest players, but more importantly its greatest gentleman, died this afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at his home. One of the sport’s last 20th century legends was 94.
- EDS Statement On Byron Nelson Passing (26 Sep 2006)
- With the passing of Byron Nelson, the world has lost a true hero. He was a humanitarian and philanthropist whose work reached far beyond his sports legacy. All of us at EDS extend our deepest sympathies to Peggy Nelson, and Byron's entire family. We will remember Byron fondly as we carry on in our commitment to his namesake tournament.