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Stanford St. Jude Championship - - 2008

By Teresa R. Simpson, About.com

If you are not familiar with the Stanford St. Jude Championship, you might know it by its former name: The FedEx St. Jude Classic. This tournament was founded in 1958, making it one of the longest running events on the PGA Tour. Since 1970, the event has raised more than $17 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the tournament's only beneficiary. Here is all you need to know about the 2008 Stanford St. Jude Championship.

Click here for pictures from the 2006 FedEx St. Jude Classic.

When is it?
The tournament runs from June 2-8, 2008. Click here for the entire tournament schedule.

Where is it?
The tournament is held at:
TPC Southwind
3325 Club at Southwind
Memphis, TN 38125
Southwind is near the corner of Winchester and Hacks Cross in southeast Shelby County.

How much are tickets?
Tickets are $30.00 per person per day or you can purchase a season pass for $90.00. In addition, there is a special four pack of one day passes for $100.00. You may order tickets online, by fax or mail, or by phone at 901-748-0534.

Who will be playing? More than 140 golfers are scheduled to play in the tournament including John Daley, Vijay Singh, Shaun Micheel, and Boo Weekley.

How much is the purse?
The purse (or prize money) is $6,000,000, one of the biggest purses on the PGA tour.

Will I be able to get an autograph?
You may request an autograph from a player only after they have completed their round. Be sure to have pen and paper ready.

Will there be food available to purchase?
There will be concession stands at the tournament and proceeds from their sales will also benefit St. Jude.

Can I bring my camera?
No, with the exception of Monday-Wednesday of the tournament. In addition, the following items are also prohibited on the golf course: radios, televisions, signs, ladders, coolers, tape recorders, weapons, back packs, audible beepers, cellular telephones, and cameras. These items may be checked at the gate.

Can I watch the tournament on television?
The Stanford St. Jude Championship will air on the following dates and channels: June 5 at 2:30 p.m. on the Golf Channel; June 6 at 2:30 p.m. on the Golf Channel; June 7 at 2:00 p.m. on CBS; June 8 at 2:00 p.m. on CBS.

For more information, be sure to visit the Stanford St. Jude Championship website.

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