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January 25, 2006
Event Name: The JELD-WEN Tradition presented by Umpqua Bank
Title Sponsor: JELD-WEN, inc. One of the world's leading manufacturers of reliable and energy efficient
windows and doors. Based in Klamath Falls, Ore., began as small Oregon millwork plant in 1960 and has grown into a company
with over 150 divisions and more than 20,000 employees worldwide.
Presenting Sponsor: Umpqua Bank
Sanctioning: Now in its 18th year, the Tradition is one of five major championships on the PGA TOUR's
Champions Tour.
Field Size: 78 players
Eligibility: Top 31 available players from the final 2005 Champions Tour Official Money List, provided
such players are 50th or higher on such List. The top 31 available players from the All-Time Money List as of the commitment
deadline, not otherwise exempt, provided such players are (net) 70th or higher on such list. The top eight available players
from the 2005 Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament, in order of finish. Winner of co-sponsored or approved Champions
Tour events (excluding team events) within the preceding 12 months. Winner of major championships on the Champions Tour (The
Tradition, Senior PGA Championship, U.S. Senior Open, and the Ford Senior Players Championship) in the preceding five calendar
years (2001 - 2005) and the current year.
If still short of 78 players, the field will be filled by players in alternating order from the previous year's Champions
Tour Official Money List (floor of 50) and the All-Time Money List (floor of net 70).
NOTE: Winners of PGA TOUR major championships (not otherwise eligible) may be added to the field of 78 at the invitation
of the tournament.
Date: Aug. 21-27, 2006
Site: The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, Aloha, Ore.
Format: 72 holes, stroke play
Defending Champion: Loren Roberts (273, 15-under par; $375,000 first prize)
TV Coverage: To be announced.
Purse: $2.5 million
Economic Impact: $25-30 million
Foundation Board: Mr. Henry H. Hewitt, chairman, Stoel Rives; Mr. Dick Woolworth, retired chairman &
CEO, The Regence Group; Mr. Charlie Denson, president, Nike Brand, Nike; Mr. Peter Dempsey, vice president, JELD-WEN; Mr.
Sam Porter, vice president & general counsel, JELD-WEN, Mr. Rod Wendt, president & CEO, JELD-WEN; Mr. Doug Kintzinger,
executive vice president & CFO, JELD-WEN; Mr. Dave Edson, president, Umpqua Bank; Dr. Orcilia Forbes, trustee, Meyer Memorial
Trust; Mr. Raymond P. Davis, president & CEO, Umpqua Bank; Mr. Tom Kaiser, vice president, Cardinal Glass.
Charitable Proceeds: To support educational initiatives throughout the state of Oregon. Official charity
partners: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Portland, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Portland, Self Enhancement,
Inc., and SMART-Start Making A Reader Today.
Tournament History: The Tradition was founded by real estate developer Lyle Anderson in 1989 to honor
the game's great champions. It was hosted by the Golf Club of Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz., a Lyle Anderson property,
from 1989-2001 before moving to another Anderson property in 2002, nearby Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club. Jack
Nicklaus is the only four-time winner of the Lyle Anderson Trophy, awarded annually to the tournament champion.
Tournament Management: Peter Jacobsen Productions, Inc. 8700 S.W. Nimbus Ave., Suite B Beaverton,
Ore. 97008-7119 (503) 526-9331 www.pjp.com
Schedule of Events and Ticket Information: Visit www.jeld-wentradition.com for updated information.
Event Information: (503) 526-9331
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