August, 2004 — The 2004
EDS Byron Nelson Championship raised more than $6.09
million in net proceeds for Salesmanship Club Youth
and Family Centers.
These funds provide the majority of the revenue
for SCYFC’s programs, including the Family
Therapy program, the J. Erik Jonsson Community School,
and research, training and program sharing efforts.
“Education and mental health treatment should
not be luxuries for families in our community,”
said Kent Skipper, PhD, executive director of SCYFC.
“Because of the funds raised at the EDS Byron
Nelson Championship, we are able to offer our services
for families regardless of their ability to pay.
We are tremendously grateful to EDS and the hundreds
of sponsors and volunteers whose hard work makes
this possible.”
Since 1973, the Championship has raised more than
$81 million for charity, more than any other PGA
TOUR event. The Salesmanship Club of Dallas, sponsor
of the Championship, has been awarded the Benefactor
Award by the PGA TOUR Tournaments Association for
four consecutive years. The award honors the tournament
that raises the largest amount of money for charity
in a year.
“I am honored to be a part of such a successful
event that helps children,” said Championship
namesake Byron Nelson. “Because of the commitment
of our title sponsor, EDS, our corporate sponsors,
our host site, the Four Seasons Resort and Club,
the golfers, the volunteers and the thousands of
spectators, our Championship is one of the best
on the PGA TOUR and a true asset to our community.”
The 2005 EDS Byron Nelson Championship
will be played May 11-15 at the Four Seasons Resort
and Club Las Colinas in Irving. Call 214.742.3896
for more information.
