The Big Break Alums to Play Capitol Chevrolet Classic
Contributed by Columbia
Regional Sports Council

Two former competitors of the popular Golf Channel reality series The Big Break will be competing in the 2007 Capitol Chevrolet Classic at Woodcreek Farms presented by Time Warner Cable and SportsRadio 1400 The Team April 19- 22, 2007.

A portion of the proceeds from The Capitol Chevrolet Classic at Woodcreek Farms will benefit The Kidney Foundation of S.C.

Don Donatello of Sanford, Fla., who appeared on The Big Break II and Tommy Gainey of Bishopville, S.C., who appeared on The Big Break IV are scheduled to be a part of the this year's field.

In addition, former USC golfer Michael Maness, former USC/Aiken star Dane Burkhart as well as former S.C. Amateur Champ Marion "Doc" Dantzler will be among the 168 professionals taking aim at the $33,566 first place check in The Capitol Chevrolet Classic at Woodcreek Farms.

There will be a Junior Clinic held Saturday, April 21 at 4:30 pm for all boys and girls interested in learning the fundamentals of golf as well as a Pro Am on Wednesday, April 18 that gives amateurs the chance to play with the future stars of the PGA Tour.

Admission for the Capitol Chevrolet Classic is free of charge and open to the public.

The NGA/Hooters Tour is the 3rd largest men's 72- hole professional golf tour in the country behind the PGA and Nationwide Tours, and boasts alumni like 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel, 2003 British Open winner Ben Curtis, 2003 U.S. Open winner Jim Furyk, two time U.S. Open winner Lee Janzen, British Open and PGA Champion John Daly, as well as British Open winner Tom Lehman, PGA Champion David Toms, 2003 Tour Championship Winner Chad Campbell, 2004 BellSouth Classic winner Zach Johnson, 2004 & 2005 Reno Tahoe Open winner Vaughn Taylor and TPC winner Craig Perks to name just a few.

All told, the NGA/Hooters Tour's alumni have an incredible nine "Majors" to their credit. The NGA/Hooters Tour has helped more than 100 professionals acquire their PGA, Senior PGA, and Nationwide Tour cards. In fact, 50% of the players that earned their 2007 PGA Tour card, and 47% of the players that earned full exempt status on the Nationwide Tour started their careers on the NGA/Hooters Tour.

For additional information on the Capitol Chevrolet Classic visit www.ngahooterstour.com or contact David Ford at (803) 239-0285. For more information on Woodcreek Farms Country Club please visit www.wildwoodwoodcreek.com.

The Columbia Regional Sports Council is a non- profit organization committed to serving as the central clearinghouse for information regarding the sponsorship, promotion, and coordination of sporting events, facilities and associations in the Columbia Riverbanks Region. If you would like additional information on the Columbia Regional Sports Council, please visit our website at www.columbiasportscouncil.com or contact Scott Powers at (803) 545-0009.