Bob Hope Classic Gets Sponsor After All

Franklin American Mortgage Company has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship with the Bob Hope Classic, tournament officials announced on Tuesday.

Under terms of the three-year, $1.5 million Platinum-level sponsorship, Franklin American Mortgage will receive a variety of benefits, including pro-am playing opportunities, tickets, hospitality and signage on multiple platforms at the event. FAMC will serve as underwriter of the Bob Hope Classic Celebrity Dinner and be designated Official Sponsor of the Bob Hope Classic Celebrity Jam Session and amateur/celebrity caddie bibs.

?We are delighted Franklin American Mortgage Company has elected to expand and extend its sponsor participation with the Bob Hope Classic,? said John Foster, Bob Hope Classic president. ?Franklin American is one of the most highly-regarded companies in the mortgage industry and its participation strengthens the Classic?s ability to meet our charitable goals.?

?We had a wonderful experience in 2010 and we are looking forward to our expanded role going forward with the Bob Hope Classic,? said Dan Crockett, CEO and president of Franklin American Mortgage Company. ?The Classic is one of the iconic events on the PGA TOUR and is a wonderful marketing platform for FAMC.?

Bill Haas, who won his first PGA TOUR title at the 2010 Bob Hope Classic and was one of seven golfers to win multiple PGA TOUR events in 2010, plans to defend his Classic title next month.