Cordevalle To Host 2010 Frys.com Open PGA Tour Fall Series Tournament
CordeValle, a Rosewood Resort, has announced that its world-class golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., will be the venue for the 2010 Frys.com Open PGA TOUR event, schedule to take place October 14-17, 2010.
“The layout and location of CordeValle are ideal for a PGA TOUR event,” said Scott Reid, tournament director for the Frys.com Open. “The course offers a challenging layout that will test the tour pros, and CordeValle’s location near major Bay Area cities ensures a spectacular fan turnout.”
“We are honored that the PGA TOUR has selected CordeValle to host this event,” said Alan Campey, Managing Director for CordeValle and Regional Vice President for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. “Our golf course has received numerous accolades throughout the years. However, being awarded to host a TOUR event is extremely important because it provides an opportunity for us to give back to the local community through significant charitable donations.”
Primary charities of the Frys.com Open for 2010 include: American Institute of Mathematics (AIM), adoption, the World Golf Foundation and South County Charities in San Martin. In addition, the CordeValle Youth Golf Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to helping bring the game of golf to every neighborhood in Santa Clara County, will be a major benefactor .
With its commitment to charitable giving, the Frys.com Open has donated more than $2.2 million dollars to various area charities in the last four years, including $670,500 in 2009.
The 72-hole Frys.com Open will be held October 14 - 17, 2010. To learn more about the Fry’s.com Open at CordeValle, visit www.frysopengolf.com.
About CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort
CordeValle is a haven of pampered relaxation and luxury featuring a world-class golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.; Sense, A Rosewood Spa; the finest five-star quality club, accommodations and cuisine; and Clos LaChance winery and vineyard located on the resort’s property. CordeValle combines the best of private country and social clubs with an award-winning golf resort experience. CordeValle, a hidden gem nestled in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is located 25 miles south of San Jose and 45 minutes north of Monterey in San Martín, California. The PGA of America recently selected CordeValle to host the 25th PGA Cup in 2011. This international event will feature the best golf professionals from the United States, Great Britain and Ireland. Travel + Leisure ranked CordeValle as one of the Top 50 Resorts in the continental United States and Canada in the magazine’s 14th annual readers’ poll (August ‘09). More information about CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort is available by calling 408-695-4500 or visiting www.cordevalle.com.
