In 2006 Hurricane Katrina impacted this event, like so many others in the New Orleans area. The Zurich Classic had to move to the English Turn Golf and Country Club, where the event had been held from 1989 to 2004, before returning to the TPC of Louisiana in 2007. Because of that many of the players committed their earnings from the tournament in 2006 to Hurricane relief. Given the difficulties of that area, the $30 million the tournament generates for the local economy is a boost that has benefited the region. With the recent flooding, fires and tornadoes that have been causing so much trouble across the country, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage anyone reading this article to consider making a donation to the American Red Cross relief efforts at redcross.org.  While we won’t all get to walk away with big checks this Sunday, remember that every little bit helps. Thank you.

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