EDS Byron Nelson Championship Announces 10th Consecutive Sellout

Largest Pre-Tournament Sales in Championship History Top $11 Million

21 Apr 2006, Irving, Texas – Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas, sponsor of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, announced today that it has sold out all of its sponsorship packages for the 2006 Championship, May 10 – 14, at the Four Seasons Resort & Club Las Colinas in Irving, making this the 10th consecutive sellout in Championship history. Sales have topped $11 million, a record amount for Championship sales. A limited number of individual tickets and season badges are available to the general public through Ticketmaster on a first-come, first-served basis.

“We are thrilled to announce the largest pre-tournament sales in the history of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship,” said 2006 Tournament Chairman Pat Bolin. “Golf fans throughout the Metroplex have shown their love for this annual rite of spring in North Texas. We have a very limited number of individual tickets available through Ticketmaster. Anyone who is interested in attending the Championship should purchase their tickets as quickly as possible.”

Spectators attending the Championship are encouraged to arrive early and utilize the convenient Texas Stadium parking with shuttle buses that will drop them off at the main entrance. Admission to the Championship is free on Monday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 9. No cellular phones are allowed and only pagers set to vibrate will be permitted on the course at any time. No cameras will be permitted beginning Thursday, May 11.

The EDS Byron Nelson Championship annually provides more money to charity than any other stop on the PGA TOUR. Last year, the Championship donated more than $6 million to Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, Inc.
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