BASF sets annual American Heart Association golf tournament for April 7
Sponsors hoping for another big year in support of heart disease research

GEISMAR, La., February 28, 2006 -- With warm spring weather just around the corner, BASF is hoping for a big turnout at its April 7 golf tournament benefiting heart disease research.

"We had a fantastic turnout at last year’s event,” said event coordinator Kristen Burns of BASF’s Geismar site. “We are getting the word out early, and hopefully we will have outstanding participation again this year.”

The tournament, sponsored for the sixth consecutive year by BASF, raises money for the American Heart Association. Proceeds from the tournament are used for research into heart and blood vessel diseases and to provide services such as educating the public on cardiovascular disease and stroke. Last year, the tournament raised more than $12,000, bringing the five-year total to $67,000.

The tournament begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fees are $100 per person or $400 for a team of four, and cover green fees and carts, prizes, food and beverages. The top five teams will receive prizes, and awards will also be given in the “longest drive” and “closest to the pin” categories.

Sponsorships are available at several levels of support, ranging from $250 hole sponsorships (bronze level) to a $5,000 tournament co-sponsorship (diamond level). All sponsorships above the bronze level include the entry fee for a foursome to play in the tournament.

For more information on sponsorship and tournament registration for individual players, please contact Burns at (225) 339-7474.

BASF's Geismar site manufactures a wide range of products that are used in hundreds of consumer products.

For more information, contact:
Helen Cane
BASF
Tel: (225) 339-7207
E-mail: caneh@basf.com

Maureen Paukert
BASF
Tel: (973) 245-6077
E-mail: paukerm@basf.com