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June 6, 2007 The first birdie captured during opening day of The Principal Charity Classic had feathers. While teeing up during Wednesday’s pro-am event at Glen Oaks Country Club, actor Rob Lowe accidentally struck a small goldfinch in mid-flight. Unfortunately, the beloved state bird was later laid to rest along the course. “Everyone kept asking, ‘What are the odds?’ so I posed the question to the experts on our actuarial staff,” said Ellen Lamale, chief actuary for the Principal Financial Group®. “It turns out there’s roughly a one in 240 million chance of this happening with all factors taken into consideration. Even with the odds in his favor, it looks like our feathered friend was really just a sitting duck.” “We told Rob participating our inaugural event would be a great feather in his cap, but we didn’t realize he’d take it so seriously,” said Barry Griswell, chairman and CEO of The Principal®. “Despite his rocky start on the course, Rob played a great round. He’s welcome back anytime.” The Principal Charity Classic tournament play begins on Friday, June 8 and continues through Sunday, June 10. The field features the Champions Tour’s top three career money leaders: Hale Irwin, Gil Morgan and Tom Kite. |
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