Tournament Fact Sheet

Dates:  June 23 - June 30, 2008

Course:  Red Course at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY

Purse:  1.6 Million

Winner's Share:  $225,000

Defending Champion:  Lonnie Nielsen

Charities:  Long Island Childrens charities including the 
                        Schneiders Children's Hospital & the Boomer
                        Esiason Foundation

Format:  3 Rounds Medal Play

The Players:  TBD

Television:  The Golf Channel will televise all three Championship Rounds
                           Friday, June 27th 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 
                           Saturday, June 28th 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
                           Sunday, June 29th 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Volunteer Info:  631-998-4155

Course Information: 7,011 yards, Par 71

Entertainment:  TBD

Sponsor Exemptions:  TBD

Tournament Chairman:  Edward Travaglianti

Honorary Chairman:  Boomer Esiason

Tournament Staff:  Tony Marr, Tournament Manager
                                          John Moore, Director of Sales
                                          Bonnie Brenner, Client Service Manager
                                          Nicole Burke, Volunteer Coordinator
                                          Jennifer Contino, Tournament Assistant

Director of Maintenance:  Gene Contino

Tournament Office:  45 Melville Park Drive 
                                            Melville, NY 11747 

Phone: 516-802-4653
Fax:  516-224-6378

Website:  www.CommerceBankChampionship.com

Media Contacts: Tony Marr