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PGA Tour’s TimberTech Championship Returns and generate significant charitable and economic impact in
from page 1 tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions
online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter (@
Hall of Famer (Boca Raton resident Bernhard Langer), two ChampionsTour), on Instagram (@pgatourchampions) and
major champions (Darren Clarke and Mark Calcavecchia) and on TikTok (pgatourchampions).
Steven Alker, last year’s Charles Schwab Cup champion, who All events are televised in the United States, with most
has won five times since turning 50. Langer won his hometown receiving complete coverage on Golf Channel, the exclusive
event for the third time last year at Royal Palm. cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions.
“We’re excited to return to The Old Course where the Tournament programming is available via 25+ TV linear
TimberTech Championship has had so much success,” partners in 145+ countries and territories, with 25 channels
tournament director Steve Marino said. “The players have carrying long-form and/or highlights coverage, and 200+ hours
always enjoyed playing the course and appreciate the of live coverage distributed in 135+ countries and territories.
hospitality provided by the Broken Sound Club’s membership. Programming is also available via the OTT platform GOLFTV
It’s like we’re going home.” Hole #9 powered by PGA TOUR in every market outside of the
Rees Jones, dubbed “The Open Doctor” for his work in United States, excluding China and Korea, with live coverage
preparation of various major championships, said he did a donated, reused or turned to energy. At the forefront of distributed in 130+ countries and territories.
comprehensive re-design of The Old Course. The focus was sustainability initiatives, the Broken Sound course is the first For more tournament information, call (561) 241-GOLF
to make the course playable for high-handicap members and golf facility in Florida, second in the U.S. and 14th in the world (4653) or visit www.timbertechchampionship.com. Follow
challenging for the game’s elite players. to be GEO Certified. the Championship on social media at Facebook.com/
“We rebuilt every green, tee and bunker,” Jones said. “We “We are thrilled to welcome the PGA TOUR Champions timbertechchampionship and on Twitter @TimberTechChamp.
tried to give it an old and classic look. The greens have all been and TimberTech Championship back to play on our gorgeously About TimberTech TimberTech by AZEK is one of
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re-designed and there is no repetition with their look and how renovated Old Course at Broken Sound Club,” said Greg the world’s leading brands for beautiful, sustainable, high-
they play. There’s not a lot of greens perched next to water, like Devino, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of Broken performance wood-alternative decking and outdoor living
it is at a lot of South Florida courses. I think the PGA TOUR Sound Club. “Rees Jones has done exceptional work on the products. TimberTech’s parent company, The AZEK Company
Champions players will love the changes.” course’s re-design and we’re exhilarated to see how the pros Inc. (NYSE: AZEK), is consistently recognized as a market
In addition to the renovated course, the tournament will compete on the lengthened layout and reconfigured grounds. leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics. Products across
include a new interactive area called the TimberTech Backyard, “Part of our $40 million renovation included advancing our AZEK’s outdoor living portfolio are made from up to
located behind the clubhouse offering great fan viewing areas commitments to sustainability throughout the Broken Sound 90% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the
of #1, #7 and #10 teeing areas and the putting green. The Club. We are proud to host the only event in PGA TOUR outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly
area will also give fans access to video boards and specialty Champions history committed to zero-waste-to-landfill and and stylish solution to consumers. Leveraging the talents
beverage and concession stations. look forward to partnering with the TimberTech Championship of its approximately 2,000 employees and the strength of
“Creating a fun experience for all fans is a priority for this team whose values and commitments to sustainability align relationships across its value chain, The AZEK Company is
year’s tournament,” said Ken Kennerly, the former Executive with our own,” continued Devino. committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the
Director of the Honda Classic and creator of the exciting About PGA TOUR Champions. PGA TOUR Champions manufacturing of its innovative products, keeping millions of
Bear Trap known more for the social gathering than watching is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 pounds of waste out of landfills each year, and revolutionizing
golf. “The TimberTech Championship will focus this year on and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of the industry to create a more sustainable future. Headquartered
elevating the spectator experience throughout the competition Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities in Chicago, Illinois, the company operates manufacturing and
week. Much more to follow!” for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial recycling facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Georgia,
The TimberTech Championship has raised more than $2 value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan and Minnesota.
million for its primary beneficiary, the Boca Raton Regional
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Maggie Green Retires from page 1
Ms. Green, who will continue to reside in Boca, thanked
Bocaire’s members with the following comments at the
gathering: Do you know a family member,
“Thank you all for coming to say goodbye. It is great to
see so many of you here. I know a lot of you will be leaving friend or a neighbor in need of
for the summer, and with the clubhouse closing this was the
best time for a party and for me to say goodbye and thank Home Health Care?
you for your support over the years.
I cannot believe that I have been at Bocaire for 17 years
and your General Manager for five years. I have worked with
11 Presidents over this time. Where has the time gone!
I have had my challenges since becoming GM less than a Home Health Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants / Registered Nurses to assist you with:
week before Christmas in 2017. First there were the termites
and tenting the building, followed by the kitchen makeup air • Personal Care • Companionship • Respite Care • Alzheimers & Dementia Care
system, which was to stop members getting rained on when • Medication Management • Transportation • Meal Preparation
they sat at certain tables in the lounge, and then the biggest • Light Housekeeping • Grocery Shopping • Post Surgery Care
challenge of all, COVID! Let’s not forget that there have also
been a few hurricanes along the way!
I have a great team of employees at every level, and it Complimentary In-Home Consultation
has been a joy to work with them.
It has been my goal to leave Bocaire better than I found Care provided in the comfort of your Home, Hospital, or Facility
it, and I hope you will agree that I have done that.
Richard and I plan to do a lot of traveling. We have a lot We accept All Long Term Care Insurance Policies and Private Pay – Affordable Rates
to make up for as he hasn’t seen much of me these last five
years. It is going to be strange not working Holidays, but I Family owned and operated. Boca Resident for 30+ years and Boca Pointe Members.
am sure I will get used to it really quickly!
There are exciting times ahead for Bocaire with the new CALL TODAY: 561.740.8667
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opening of the Clubhouse. Thank you all!”