Billy Andrade and Helen Alfredsson Lead Charity Classic
Billy Andrade and Helen Alfredsson Lead Charity Classic
Four teams tied at 5-under-par second place
BARRINGTON, RHODE ISLAND (June 22, 2009) -- Tournament co-host Billy Andrade and partner Helen Alfredsson are sitting solo in first place after their first round of six-under-par 65. One of the first-ever coed teams in CVS Caremark Charity Classic history, this also marks the first time a female has led after day one.
"Everyone understands we're here because we're raising lots of money for charity," said Andrade. "We just ham-and-egged it well. All-in-all it was a great day considering the weather."
"It's not as miserable when you're playing in a team," added Alfredsson.
Local favorite Brad Adamonis and partner Brittany Lincicome, both last-minute replacements for the U.S. Open rain-delay field loss, are tied for second place at five-under-par. "I've always wanted to play in this event, since I was a little kid," said Adamonis. "It means a lot to me and my friends and family here in my homestate."
Lincicome was also happy to have been able to participate in this year's Charity Classic, "It's a fun format," she pointed out, "We play the same way every week and it's great to see the guys—we never get to see them."
Also at five-under-par are the teams of David Toms and Nick Price, Boo Weekley and Chad Campbell and Rhode Island natives Brett Quigley & Dana Quigley.
Five Energizer Skins were awarded to four teams. This ties the tournament record from 2002 for most round-one skins. Nick Watney is currently leading the Neutrogena Suncare Long Drive competition with a 285-yard drive on #15.
CVS Caremark Charity Classic First Round Results
Tee times for Tuesday’s final round are:
| 9:00 a.m. | Matt Kuchar/Laura Diaz (-2) Natalie Gulbis/Peter Jacobsen (-1) |
| 9:10 a.m. | Zach Johnson/Nick Watney (-4) Brad Faxon/Juli Inkster (-2) |
| 9:20 a.m. | Brad Adamonis/Brittany Lincicome (-5) Davis Love III/Morgan Pressel (-4) |
| 9:30 a.m. | Brett Quigley/Dana Quigley (-5) David Toms/Nick Price (-5) |
| 9:40 a.m. | Billy Andrade/Helen Alfredsson (-6) Boo Weekley/Chad Campbell (-5) |
Tickets to the 2009 CVS Caremark Charity Classic golf tournament are still available at the tournament admissions gate or at Will Call, located at Seekonk Speedway. Spectator parking is available at Seekonk Speedway for $5.00 per car. Free shuttle buses will bring spectators to and from Rhode Island Country Club.
About the CVS Caremark Charity Classic
The CVS Caremark Charity Classic, an annual golf tournament hosted by PGA TOUR players Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon, is Rhode Island's largest charitable sporting event. During the past 10 years, the CVS Caremark Charity Classic has raised $12 million for charities around the region, providing vital funding for a variety of critical programs in the areas of education, family and children's issues. For more information, visit www.cvsgolf.com.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the nation. The Company fills or manages more than 1 billion prescriptions annually. Through its unmatched breadth of service offerings, CVS Caremark is transforming the delivery of health care services in the U.S. The Company is uniquely positioned to effectively manage costs and improve health care outcomes through its more than 6,900 CVS/pharmacy and Longs Drugs stores; its Caremark Pharmacy Services division (pharmacy benefit management, mail order and specialty pharmacy); its retail-based health clinic subsidiary, MinuteClinic; and its online pharmacy, CVS.com. General information about CVS Caremark is available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's Web site, at http://cvscaremark.com/investors, as well as through the Newsroom section of the Company's Web site, at http://cvscaremark.com/newsroom.
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