Richard Dunn
NEWPORT BEACH - In the final accounting released Monday, the sixth
annual Toshiba Senior Classic officially donated $1,001,000 to charity in
2000, becoming the first Senior PGA Tour event to raise $1 million in net proceeds from tournament operations in one year.
"From the moment Hoag Hospital got involved with this tournament, we've
had our sights set on becoming the most philanthropic event on the Senior
Tour," said Hank Adler, tournament co-chairman with Jake Rohrer.
The proceeds this year surpassed the Senior PGA Tour's previous record of
$938,000, established last year by the Coldwell Banker Burnet Classic at
Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, Minn., near Minneapolis.
Said PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem: "Our heartiest congratulations to
the staff and hundreds of volunteers who helped the Toshiba Senior
Classic reach this year's historic milestone. While the dollar amount
itself is very impressive, the benefits and services that this money will
provide to the people of Orange County and surrounding areas are even
more significant."
In three years since Hoag took over as managing operator of the event, it
has raised more than $2.5 million for charity.
Of this year's proceeds, $900,000 will be distributed to the Hoag Cancer
Center, Hoag Heart Institute, Hoag Orthopedic Services and Hoag Women's
Health Services. Several other charities also received funds. The Toshiba
Senior Classic is hosted by Newport Beach Country Club.
