Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BELJAN FINAL PLAYER TO QUALIFY FOR HYUNDAI TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Chris Reimer PGA Tour 9042733286
[email protected] ID: 37781 Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, Nov. 14, 2012 – With his dramatic victory at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic, 28yearold rookie Charlie Beljan became the final player to qualify for the 2013 PGA TOUR seasonopening Hyundai Tournament of Champions, to be held at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort, Jan. 37, 2013. Beljan, who suffered from a panic attack during the second round and was almost unable to compete, held on for his first PGA TOUR victory. The performance helped him move from outside the top 125 on the money list and in danger of losing his PGA TOUR card for 2013, to inside the Hyundai Tournament of Champions field and suddenly on the PGA TOUR ballot for Rookie of the Year. “I was happy that my wife and my baby were here,” said Beljan. “It still isn’t real. Three weeks ago before The McGladrey Classic, I was 150 (on the money list) and hoping to play well so I didn't have to fly straight from here toHoustonfor Second Stage. And then I did well at McGladrey. I'm like, beautiful. Now I can go right to Final Stage. Now I don't have to go to Q‑school for a few years, and I get to go toHawaiito start the year.” Beljan will join 36 other PGA TOUR winners who have qualified for the 2013 Hyundai Tournament of Champions.