Des Moines, IA (Sports Network) - Principal Financial Group has renewed a
three-year agreement to remain the title sponsor of the Principal Charity
Classic, a Champions Tour event.
Principal has sponsored the event since 2007, and since then the tournament
has distributed more than $3 million for local children's charities. The
renewed agreement extends through 2015.
"We are delighted to continue our partnership with the Principal through their
title sponsorship of this tournament and to bring some of the greatest legends
in golf to fans in Iowa," said Mike Stevens, president of the Champions Tour.
"The Principal has been an incredibly engaged sponsor and a driver of
community support in Iowa. We look forward to three more years of an exciting
event."
Jay Haas won this year's edition, held during the first weekend of June at
Glen Oaks Country Club.
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