General Information ValsparChampionship.com MARCH 18-24, 2019

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2 THE MOST COLORFUL PGA TOUR TOURNAMENT IN THE WORLD! As a vital part of the PGA TOUR s Florida Swing, our tournament also reaches a worldwide audience with 60+ Hours of TV Coverage on NBC/Golf Channel during the peak season of fan/viewer interest. Copperhead is one of the PGA TOUR players favorite courses, which rewards fans with a great field every year! The Innisbrook Resort setting offers top-shelf hosting for the events surrounding the tournament. Lastly, the year-long community engagement and support from the Tampa Bay area is truly inspiring to all! ---Tracy West, Tournament Director

TOURNAMENT SNAPSHOT A 72-hole stroke play PGA TOUR championship competition as

Dates & Host Site: March 18-24, 2019 4 th event in the Florida swing Innisbrook, a

PGA TOUR professionals History: Originally the mixed team event featuring

its current home of Innisbrook in 2000, when the tournament became an official PGA

Host Organization: Copperhead Charities, a 501c3 consisting of 160+ area business

for over 100 area charities, including main tournament charities, Habitat for

3 TOURNAMENT SNAPSHOT A 72-hole stroke play PGA TOUR championship competition as part of the season-long FedExCup competition! Dates & Host Site: March 18-24, th event in the Florida swing Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, Florida Field: 144 PGA TOUR professionals History: Originally the mixed team event featuring professionals from the LPGA and PGA TOURs, the event began in 1977 and moved to its current home of Innisbrook in 2000, when the tournament became an official PGA TOUR event. Host Organization: Copperhead Charities, a 501c3 consisting of 160+ area business and civic leaders throughout Tampa Bay, known as the Copperheads and the CopperMugs. Charity & Economic Impact: Since 1977, more than $41 million has been generated for over 100 area charities, including main tournament charities, Habitat for Humanity and The First Tee. The tournament generates an annual Economic economic impact of over $50 million. Television: The four-day tournament has 15+ live and 55+ hours of total coverage from our broadcast partners at NBC and Golf Channel and is distributed to more than 225 countries.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sun, 3/17 Veterans Alternative Copperhead 5K Mon, 3/18

Executive Women s Day presented by Great Bay Distributors Valspar Pro-Am (Island

Pro-Am, Copperhead Thur, 3/21 First Round of Championship play Golf Channel

Champion, Paul Casey Sat, 3/23 Third Round of Championship play Valspar Pro-Am

Chick-fil-A featuring Brad Paisley Concert (Osprey range) Sun, 3/24 Final Round

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sun, 3/17 Veterans Alternative Copperhead 5K Mon, 3/18 Veterans Alternative Pro-Celebrity-Am Tues, 3/19 Practice Rounds Morgan Stanley Executive Women s Day presented by Great Bay Distributors Valspar Pro-Am (Island Course) Pairings Reception and Gala (invite only) Wed, 3/20 MetLife Championship Pro-Am, Copperhead Thur, 3/21 First Round of Championship play Golf Channel telecast Fri, 3/22 Second Round of Championship play Golf Channel telecast 2018 Champion, Paul Casey Sat, 3/23 Third Round of Championship play Valspar Pro-Am (Island Course) Golf Channel and NBC telecasts Valspar LIVE presented by Chick-fil-A featuring Brad Paisley Concert (Osprey range) Sun, 3/24 Final Round of Championship play Golf Channel and NBC telecasts Mon, 3/25 Monday After Challenge presented by UnitedHealthcar

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES THURSDAY - SUNDAY Family Fun Zone Pinch A Penny

Garden Hooters Owl s Nest Frenchy s Pool Party Michelob ULTRA 19th Hole

Hospital Sunscreen Stations Kids 15 and under free/kids viewing areas

5 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES THURSDAY - SUNDAY Family Fun Zone Pinch A Penny Patriots Outpost (military discounts) Josh Cellars Grape & Grain Wine Garden Hooters Owl s Nest Frenchy s Pool Party Michelob ULTRA 19th Hole Valspar Chillounge Tampa Bay Times Autograph Alley Tampa General Hospital Sunscreen Stations Kids 15 and under free/kids viewing areas Valspar COLOR SCOUTS Valspar COLOR EXPERIENCE Valspar COLOR SPOTS Valspar SHOT SPOTS

6 PLAYERS LOVE COURSE = GREAT FIELD Competed in the tournament at least once between Jordan Spieth Bubba Watson Jim Furyk Rory McIlroy Henrik Stenson Adam Scott Justin Rose Tiger Woods Matt Kuchar Brandt Snedeker Patrick Reed

GENERAL INFORMATION Champion Adam Hadwin

GENERAL INFORMATION Champion Adam Hadwin GENERAL INFORMATION 2017 Champion Adam Hadwin TOURNAMENT SNAPSHOT A 72-hole stroke play PGA TOUR championship competition as part of the seasonlong FedExCup Dates: March 5-11, 2018 Mid-March (part of