CVS Caremark Charity Classic June 21-23

BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) - Welcome to the 2009 CVS Caremark Charity Classic presented by Energizer, Pepsi, IBM, and Osteo Bi Flex. The Charity Classic is entering its eleventh year at scenic Rhode Island Country Club on Narragansett Bay.

Thanks to the support of thousands of volunteers, sponsors, golfers, and fans, this prestigious tournament had brought world class professional golf to Rhode Island. What is most remarkable is that the Charity Classic has been able to provide over $12 million to regional charities, with a record $1.8 million in 2009. This would not be possible without world class fans!

Schedule of Events:
Sunday, June 21 - Pepsi Pro-Am
7am Shotgun Start
1pm Shotgun Start

Monday, June 22 - CVS Caremark Charity Classic
9am Opening Ceremony
10:30am - 1:30pm First Round Tee Times
2:30 - 3:10pm First Round Concludes

Tuesday, June 23 - CVS Caremark Charity Classic
9am - 9:40am Final Round Tee Times
Immediately Following 2009 Awards Ceremony

Special Coverage on the 2009 CVS Caremark Charity Classic
Karen Adams and Patrick Little will be hosting the following shows on WPRI-12:

Thursday, June 18th, 7pm
The CVS Caremark Charity Classic Preview Show.
(This is a special presentation in High Definition)

Monday, June 22, 7pm
The CVS Caremark Charity Classic Wrap

Tuesday, June 23, 7pm
The CVS Caremark Charity Classic Wrap

PLUS... extended coverage on Eyewitness News and WPRI.com.

Public Parking:
All spectator parking is located at Seekonk Speedway and is $5.00 per car. Free, air-conditioned shuttles to Rhode Island Country Club will be available from the Speedway. The last shuttle will leave Rhode Island Country Club approximately 1 hour after Play/Awards Ceremony ends.

From Providence:
Take 195 East to exit 1 (Route 114A) in Massachusetts. Bear right at end of ramp onto Route 114A. At light take a Left onto US-6 East/Fall River Ave. Stay on US-6 East/Fall River Ave. for approx. 1.75 miles and follow signage for PUBLIC PARKING.

From Boston, Fall River, and New Bedford:
Take 195 West to Exit 1 (Route 114A) in Massachusetts. Take a Left at end of ramp onto Route 114A. Make a Left onto US-6 West/Fall River Ave. Stay on US-6 West/Fall River Ave. for approx. 1.75 miles and follow signage for PUBLIC PARKING.

From Newport, Bristol, and Warren:
Take 195 West to Exit 1 (Route 114A) in Massachusetts. Take a left at end of ramp onto Route 144A. Make a Left into US-6 West/Fall River Ave. Stay on US-6 West/Fall River Ave. for approx. 1.75 miles and follow signage for PUBLIC PARKING.