CVS Health draws top golfers for Charity Classic
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health’s Charity Classic announced its lineup of pro golf stars for its upcoming June 19 Charity Classic, including six PGA Tour champions: Billy Andrade, Brad Faxon, Jay Haas, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie and Mark O’Meara. Joining them will be PGA Tour members Keegan Bradley, Jon Curran, Tony Finau, Bill Haas, Billy Horschel and Smylie Kaufman, as well as LPGA Tour members Paula Creamer, Brooke Henderson, Cristie Kerr, Gerina Piller, Morgan Pressel and Lexi Thompson.
Team pairings will be released on a rolling basis as the event draws closer. The top two scores from each hole per team will be counted towards its final score. The lowest team score at the end of 18 holes will be named the Champions of the 2017 CVS Health Charity Classic.
As Drug Store News previously reported, CVS has expanded this year's event series for golf fans and non-golf fans alike. This year's Charity Classic event series will kick off with Crave RI, a two-day food festival in Downtown Providence on June 15-16, followed by several activities on June 18-19 at Rhode Island Country Club.
"We are proud to be celebrating the 19th year of the CVS Health Charity Classic with unique, new enhancements for golf fans and introducing a world-class food event for families and foodies across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to enjoy," said Larry Merlo, President and CEO of CVS Health. "Year after year, the world's best golfers come out to help us support our charity partners, and this year, we're looking forward to introducing a new format that will add even more excitement to the tournament."
In addition to the golf tournament, the CVS Health Charity Classic, which has donated more than $20 million dollars to area non-profits since 1999, will continue its tradition of giving back to the Southern New England community with more of events, including:
Pepsi Celebrity Pro-Am — The CVS Health Charity Classic has partnered up with New England sports teams to bring celebrity athletes to the Charity Classic on Sunday, June 18 at the Rhode Island Country Club. The Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox will all be represented at the first-ever Pepsi Celebrity Pro-Am. Admission to the event is free.
Community Day — On Father’s Day at the Rhode Island Country Club, attendees can take in golf and a number of other activities including interactive and engaging programs at health and wellness stations.
Path To Better Health — A walking path around the golf course that features interactive health and wellness stations, the Path to Better Health encourages fans to participate in fun, educational and interactive health-focused activities as they walk around the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club.
"The focus of the CVS Health Charity Classic has always been to give back to our local community," said Eileen Howard Boone, tournament chairwoman, CVS Health Charity Classic. "The addition of Crave RI and the inclusion of celebrity athletes provide a great opportunity for the Southern New England region to come together to support the meaningful work being done by non-profits that are providing assistance to those that need it the most."
The CVS Health Charity Classic will again be honoring veterans by offering complimentary admission to Rhode Island Country Club for the golf tournament for all active, reserve and retired Military Service Members and their dependents. Veterans can simply present a valid Common Access Card or Retired Military Card at the gate. First responders and their families also receive free admission with a valid ID.