Phoenix Country Club Director of Tennis Sara Stablein proudly announces the 3rd Annual Goldwater Women's Tennis Classic, November 6-13, 2011.  The Goldwater Women's Tennis Classic is a USTA Pro Circuit event and one of only three $75k challenges.  This is the last tour stop of the year and the last opportunity for these women to earn enough points to qualify for the Australian Open in January. All of the proceeds of the Goldwater Women's Tennis Classic will benefit Ryan House, a non-profit organization that provides respite and palliative care to children with life-threatening conditions.  Ryan House is a pioneer concept and the only established pediatric palliative care facility in Arizona. 

As a premium-level competition, the caliber of play featured in the Goldwater Women's Tennis Classic presents women who are now ranked as high as 40 in the world.  Many women who have played in the tournament have continued on to the Grand Slams.  Last year, Melanie Oudin was the highest ranked player to compete at 60 in the world.  She soon became a crowd favorite and lost in the finals to back to back champion Varvara Lepchenko.

Opening Ceremonies & Community Outreach Day will kick off the week-long event on November 6 including kids' clinics, sponsor clinics and qualifying rounds.  A Pro/Am and Celebrity Pro/Am event will be held on Monday, November 7.  A Player Party will be held Tuesday, November 8 and Military Troops & Vets Day will be held Thursday, November 10 including a featured evening match.  November 11 is Ladies Day featuring a Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show between matches.  This year will feature evening matches Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night. Closing Ceremonies and Final Match will be held on Sunday, November 13. 

Sponsorships for the Goldwater Classic are still being accepted.  To find out more information on how your company can get involved, please contact Sara Stablein at 602-636-9840 or email to goldwaterclassic@phoenixcc.org.