It was a big day yesterday at Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, RI.  Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade were in the house to kick-off the 2012 CVS Caremark Charity Classic!   The first surprise of the day was a Skype conference with the legendary Annika Sorenstam confirming from her home in Florida that she will join us for this years event! Brad and Billy had a great time laughing it up with her, telling old golf stories and getting the press excited for this year’s big LPGA lineup. The incredible women joining Annika in the 2012 field include retired phenom Lorena Ochoa, rising...

Tournament co-hosts Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon today unveiled some of the top talent comprising the 2012 CVS Caremark Charity Classic field. This year's event is set for June 17-19 at Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, R.I.   Joining the field for the first time is the LPGA's #1 ranked player Yani Tseng, rising star Lexi Thompson, fan-favorite Juli Inkster and retired phenoms Lorena Ochoa and Annika Sorenstam. Also making appearances are Champions Tour pros Peter Jacobsen, Mark Calcavecchia and Corey Pavin.   Announcements regarding the Charity Classic's remaining...

It’s been a very busy yet productive month so far down here in Rhode Island as the final preparations are being made for the CVS Caremark Charity Classic. Allie and I recently just finished the 80 page Fan Guide for the event, which features our tournament hosts, sponsors, and working charities. This year, the American Heart Association, The Boys and Girls Club of Providence, Save the Bay, Special Olympics Rhode Island, and the Learning Center for the Deaf are spotlighted as our local charities. We’re extremely excited to see the final product – we hope you all enjoy it! With the tournament...

The San Miguel School of Providence, one of the non-profit organizations benefiting from 2011 CVS Caremark Charity Classic contributions, took time on January 5 to recognize and thank the tournament for its charitable efforts. Read more here.

A big congratulations and thanks go to all those involved with the 2011 CVS Caremark Charity Classic. It was announced today that this year's event generated nearly $1.2 million for charities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts! Since it's inception in 1999, the event has raised more than $15 million for local nonprofit organizations. MORE