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The inaugural event was staged in 1989. Unlike the U.S. Senior Open, Senior PGA Championship and The Senior Open Championship, it is not recognized as a major by the European Seniors Tour, and is not part of that tour's official schedule.he par-72 layout played at 7,316 yards (6,690 m) in 2009. During the eight years in Oregon, the event was held in mid-to late August. Following the 2010 event, Birmingham, Alabama-based Regions Financial Corporation announced in August that it was taking over sponsorship of the tournament.