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Welcome to the 2013 ! The annual event, held at Golf Club in Washington County, Pa., serves as “the official proving ground of The PGA TOUR.”

Beginning in 2013, the Web.com Tour became the path to the PGA TOUR, with all 50 available PGA TOUR cards coming through the Web.com Tour and the season culminating at the four-event Web.com Tour Finals in September. Three out of four PGA TOUR members are Web.com Tour alumni. Tour alumni have won 360 PGA TOUR titles, including 17 majors and five PLAYERS Championships. The fourth annual Mylan Classic will offer a purse of $675,000 with $121,500 going to the champion. This year, 144 players from as many as 20 countries will compete in the 72-hole stroke-play competition. The Mylan Classic offers much more than championship golf. July 29-August 4 is filled with special events and fun for the whole family! Support local charities, explore Washington County, and celebrate local legend Arnold Palmer. For more information on the 2013 Mylan Classic, visit mylanclassic.com.

By Rachel Jones Photographs from Jeff Jones/Capture, Inc.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, July 29 • Gates open at 8 a.m. • Professional Practice Rounds, All Day • GNC Celebrity Pro-Am, Shotgun Start, 1 p.m. • Washington Health System Women’s Day Presented by Dr. Pepper and PNC, 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 • Gates open at 8 a.m. • Professional Practice Rounds, All Day • “A Tribute to the King,” Charity Fundraiser honoring Arnold Palmer, 5 p.m. • California University of Youth Clinic, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 • Gates open at 7 a.m. • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Pro-Am • Pro-Am Morning Flight Shotgun, 7:30 a.m. • Pro-Am Afternoon Flight Shotgun, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 1 • Gates open at 7 a.m. • Mylan Classic Round 1 Approx. Morning Tee Times, 7-8:50 a.m. Approx. Afternoon Tee Times, 12-1:50 p.m. • Live Golf Channel Coverage, 12:30-2 p.m. • The Energy Symposium at Hilton Garden Inn, 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. • Pure Gold in Concert at Southpointe Golf Club, 7 p.m. Friday, August 2 • Gates open at 7 a.m. • Mylan Classic Round 2 Approx. Morning Tee Times, 7 a.m.-8:50 a.m. Approx. Afternoon Tee Times, 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m. • Web.com Small Business Forum at Hilton Garden Inn, 8-11 a.m. • Live Golf Channel Coverage, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. • Bon Journey in Concert at Southpointe Golf Club, 7 p.m. Saturday, August 3 • Gates open at 7 a.m. • Mylan Classic Round 3 • Approx. Tee Times, 7:36 a.m.-12:45 p.m. • Live Golf Channel Coverage, 2-4 p.m. • Military Appreciation Day, All Day* • Ronnie Dunn in Concert at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, 7 p.m.**  Sunday, August 4 • Gates open at 7 a.m. • Mylan Classic Round 4 • Approx. Tee Times, 7:36 a.m.-12:45 p.m. • Live Golf Channel Coverage, 2-4 p.m. • A ward Ceremony and Volunteer Appreciation Party GET TICKETS following completion of play for the Mylan Classic at Southpointe *Military Appreciation: Free admission for all veterans, active, Golf Club July 29-August 4 at: reserve, retired military, and their dependents. **Concert Policy: All Mylan Classic tickets permit complimentary mylanclassic.com access to the tournament’s concert series. Space and seating are limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

whirlmagazine.com n Whirl 81 Welcome to the Mylan Classic. As a leading global pharmaceuticals company, Mylan can use to help ensure the good health and well-being is committed to helping provide the world’s 7 billion of people living right here in southwestern Pennsylvania. people with access to high quality medicine. Honoring In addition, we are extremely proud that this year’s this commitment, as well as our long-standing support Mylan Classic is again honoring and celebrating the of the communities we serve, are a few of the main many contributions and sacrifices made by members reasons we chose to be the event’s title sponsor for the of the U.S. military. fourth consecutive year. We sincerely hope you, your family, and friends The Mylan Classic is a great way to celebrate golf, take the time to enjoy the Mylan Classic — and we watch some of the game’s most talented players, enjoy encourage you to carry forward its spirit of generosity live entertainment, relax with friends and family, and by supporting worthy causes in your community most important, support the vital work of local charities. throughout the year. The event has raised more than $1.8 million to benefit Sincerely, local charities over the past three years. Thanks to your interest and participation in this week’s activities, nearly Robert J. Coury Heather Bresch 200 charities will have additional financial resources they Executive Chairman, Mylan Chief Executive Officer, Mylan

ANSYS TICKETS Fore CHARITY While the golfers give it their all on the greens, the Mylan Classic is giving it back to local charities. The PGA TOUR, including the Web.com Tour and Champions Tour, benefits more than 3,000 charities worldwide.T he Mylan Classic has contributed its share, donating more than $1.8 million to local nonprofits since 2010. Through TICKETS Fore CHARITY, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can sell Mylan Classic tournament tickets and keep 100 percent of the profits.ANSYS has also generously contributed $35,000 to a bonus pool, which will be split between the participating charities, based on the percentage of their ticket sales. ANSYS TICKETS Fore CHARITY has already raised more than $450,000 for this year’s participants! Get your charity involved at MylanClassic.com or 724.746.3535.

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whirlmagazine.com n Whirl 83 Tribute to The King: GNC Celebrity Pro-Am Curious about how your favorite sports figures would do on the course?T he GNC Honoring Arnold Palmer Celebrity Pro-Am tournament on July 29 pairs four players from a Mylan Classic sponsor company with a professional or celebrity. The group will play the full course, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public, this event always draws a big crowd. This year, keep an eye out for University of men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon and former Pittsburgh Steeler , who are first-time golfers! Here’s the complete list of celebrities playing this year:

• , • Jamie Dixon, University of Pittsburgh • Bob Errey, • L.C. Greenwood, Pittsburgh Steelers • Randy Hillier, Pittsburgh Penguins • Eddie Johnston, Pittsburgh Penguins • Pierre Larouche, Pittsburgh Penguins • Louis Lipps, Pittsburgh Steelers • Edmund Nelson, Pittsburgh Steelers • Bob Pompeani, KDKA-TV • Lynn Swann, Pittsburgh Steelers • Kent Tekulve, Washington Health In the realm of golfing greats, one local legend reigns as king of them all. Western Pennsylvania native Arnold Palmer single-handedly revolutionized golf in the 1950s and System Women’s Day 1960s, earning countless awards and honors. A national Associated Press poll named Palmer as the Athlete of the Decade for the 1960s, based on his 92 championships in Presented by professional competition of national or international stature. These wins include four Dr. Pepper and PNC Masters Championships, one U.S. Open Championship, and two wins at The Open Championship. Palmer was also awarded PGA Player of the Year in 1960 and 1962, and Brush up on your knowledge of golf, fine Sports Illustrated Man of the Year in 1960. Even after he left the game, Palmer was still wines, and important women’s health issues honored for his skills, joining the elite World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974 and earning the at the Washington Health System Women’s PGA TOUR Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996. Day, presented by Dr. Pepper and PNC, on  Along with his stellar sports career, Palmer’s name also rings loudly in the fields July 29. The third annual event invites women of business and philanthropy. The aviator successfully launched the Arnold Palmer to participate in “The Power of Women in Golf Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pa., and served as the talented designer behind several Clinic,” hosted by World Golf Hall of Fame great golf courses. Not to mention, the delicious drink named for the golfer, which is a member Carol Semple Thompson and former summery blend of lemonade and iced tea. For his achievements, Palmer became the first LPGA Tour star Missie Berteotti. After getting golfer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from President George W. Bush in golf tips from the pros, stop by the 19th Hole 2004, and the second golfer to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, from President Tent for “Wine Down – Network Up.” The Barack Obama in 2009. simultaneous wine tasting and networking To celebrate all of Palmer’s accomplishments, including the never-ending impact he has event will create new friendships – and on the region and golf itself, the Web.com Tour Tournament will host a private charity possibly a new favorite libation. Speakers dinner in his honor. Jim Rohr, executive chairman of The PNC Financial Services Group, from the Washington Health System will and Ed Stack, chairman and CEO of DICK’s Sporting Goods will co-chair the dinner, finish out the evening with a panel discussion, which is presented by Golf Galaxy and Horizon Properties. Friends and family will also focusing on women’s health issues. Mary enjoy guest speakers and video messages from those who have had a major impact Parks Lamb, MD; Rebecca A. Feist, MA, RCEP; on Palmer’s life and career. In addition to the “Tribute to the King” charity fundraiser at and C. Michael Brown, MD will lead the Southpointe Golf Club on July 30, a selection of Palmer’s memorabilia will be on display conversation. Call Kacy Simon at 724.746.3535 from August 1-4. Don’t miss this piece of history! Arnold Palmer, arnoldpalmer.com. to register for this event.

Ronnie Dunn Put on your cowboy boots, and get ready to party! The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will Visit the host country singer Ronnie Dunn, presented by Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency, on August 3, as part of the Mylan Classic Charity Concert. For more than 20 years, Party Zone Dunn served as half of one of the most successful country duos in music history, Brooks Located at hole #15’s green, the & Dunn, with Kix Brooks. The friends flooded the airways with hits like “Boot Scootin’ Party Zone boasts drink specials for Boogie,” “Play Something Country,” and “My Maria.” The now solo Dunn will put on a spectators after a player makes a birdie! show with the same high-energy level and catchy tunes. Meadows Racetrack & Casino, 724.5031200. meadowsgaming.com. Ronnie Dunn, ronniedunn.com.

Whirl n august 2013 84 Photograph from Arnold Palmer Enterprises. The Energy Symposium With so many energy companies based in Washington County, it’s only natural to host The Energy Symposium during the Mylan Classic on August 1 at Hilton Garden Inn.

Registration/Breakfast, 8-8:30 a.m. • Welcome by Jeff Kotula, president of Washington County Chamber of Commerce • Opening Remarks by Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi • Event emcee: Pennsylvania State Senator Tim Solobay Session 1: State of the Industry, 8:30-10 a.m. • Session introduction by Marcellus Shale Coalition Representative • Speaking on the issues are: James Grech, executive vice president and chief commercial officer atCONSOL Energy; Scott Roy, vice president of government affairs at Range Resources Corporation; Rod Piatt, founder and CEO at Horizon Properties Group, LLC; Venkee Sharma, president and CEO at Aquatech; Andrew G. Place, corporate director at Energy & Environment Policy and EQT Corporation; and David P. Ginther, senior vice president at Waddell & Reed and industry analyst • Closing remarks by Pennsylvania State Representative Brandon P. Neuman Session 2: Oversight, Careers, Future, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. •Session introduction by Josh Hickman of Young Professionals in Energy •Speaking on the issues are: Patrick Henderson, Pennsylvania Energy Executive; Chris Abruzzo, Secretary of Department of Environmental Protection; Paul Ziemkiewicz, Ph.D., director of WVU Water Institute; Kevin J. Garber, shareholder at Babst Calland; and Dave Callahan, vice president of government affairs at Markwest Energy Partners • Closing remarks by Washington County Commissioner Harlan G. Shober, Jr. Lunch at Hilton Garden Inn, 12:15-1:15 p.m. • Opening remarks and introduction by Pennsylvania State Senator Tim Solobay • Key note speaker: Karen Alderman Harbet Web.com Small of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s AN’ Institute of 21st Century Energy Business Forum AL RUBEN’S BAR & GRILL • Closing remarks by Barron P. McCune, co- As the Web.com Tour helps qualified chair of Washington County players reach the PGA TOUR, Web.com Energy Partners helps small businesses get the most out of TIME their websites. Join other small business 8 People's Choice Marcellus Shale Open House/Energy owners at the Web.com Small Business Award winner Networking, 2-6 p.m. Forum August 2 from 8-10:30 a.m. to learn • Hosted by Marcellus Shale Coalition at how to successfully market your business Located in Washington, PA, Al AN' Ruben's is the Mylan Classic Southpointe Golf Club online. Debbi Lechner, vice president of perfect place to dine. Our cozy atmosphere, friendly staff 19th Hole marketing at Web.com, will serve as a and savory food combine to make the perfect restaurant speaker at the forum. Discussion topics experience. If you are looking to dine in, take out or just sit and relax, Al an’ Ruben's is the place is be. Pure Gold Concert at 19th Hole Tent, include increasing web traffic, marketing Southpointe Golf Club, 7 p.m. your business on social media, elements 724-223-1038 • ALANRUBENS.NET for a great website, and more. Reserve your 2390 Jefferson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 spot at sbfcanonsburg.eventbrite.com.

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