2015 Bassmaster Classic Press Conference

B.A.S.S. and South Carolina officials, including Gov. Nikki R. Haley, announced in a special press conference that Greenville and Lake Hartwell have been selected as the sites for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.

B.A.S.S. and South Carolina officials, including Gov. Nikki R. Haley, announced the 2015 Bassmaster Classic location as Lake Hartwell and Greenville, S.C., in an official press conference from Greenville's Bon Secours Wellness Arena on January 16, 2014.
B.A.S.S. and South Carolina officials, including Gov. Nikki R. Haley, announced the 2015 Bassmaster Classic location as Lake Hartwell and Greenville, S.C., in an official press conference from Greenville’s Bon Secours Wellness Arena on January 16, 2014.
2015 Classic anglers will bring their catches to Greenville for weigh-ins at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, recognized by the entertainment industry as one of the Top 50 venues in the world.
2015 Classic anglers will bring their catches to Greenville for weigh-ins at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, recognized by the entertainment industry as one of the Top 50 venues in the world.
Several Elite Series pros were onhand for the press conference.
Several Elite Series pros were onhand for the press conference.
Local officials and media gathered to make the much-anticipated announcement.
Local officials and media gathered to make the much-anticipated announcement.
B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin addressed the crowd and emphasized that “B.A.S.S. is delighted to be returning to Lake Hartwell and Greenville.”
B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin addressed the crowd and emphasized that “B.A.S.S. is delighted to be returning to Lake Hartwell and Greenville.”
“We are thrilled that the Bassmaster Classic has chosen to return to South Carolina and selected Greenville for their 2015 location,” said Gov. Nikki R. Haley to the group gathered at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday.
“We are thrilled that the Bassmaster Classic has chosen to return to South Carolina and selected Greenville for their 2015 location,” said Gov. Nikki R. Haley to the group gathered at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday.
Besides Gov. Haley, South Carolina officials on hand for Thursday’s announcement were representatives from South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT); VisitGreenvilleSC; VisitAnderson; the City of Greenville, Greenville County; and Anderson County. Jennifer Norman, executive director Visit Anderson, at the podium.
Besides Gov. Haley, South Carolina officials on hand for Thursday’s announcement were representatives from South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT); VisitGreenvilleSC; VisitAnderson; the City of Greenville, Greenville County; and Anderson County. Jennifer Norman, executive director Visit Anderson, at the podium.
Tommy Dunn of Visit Anderson made a few comments.
Tommy Dunn of Visit Anderson made a few comments.
Bob Taylor of the Greenville County Council also addressed the media.
Bob Taylor of the Greenville County Council also addressed the media.
Amy Ryberg Doyle, representing the City of Greenville, also spoke.
Amy Ryberg Doyle, representing the City of Greenville, also spoke.
Chris Stone, president of Greenville CVB, was pleased to welcome the Bassmaster Classic in 2015.
Chris Stone, president of Greenville CVB, was pleased to welcome the Bassmaster Classic in 2015.
Elite Series pros from the Carolinas also were onhand for the announcement and were excited to be returning to Lake Hartwell in 2015. Pictured from left to right: B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin, Elite Series pros Marty Robinson, Casey Ashley, Britt Myers, Davy Hite, South Carolina Gov. Nikki R. Haley, Jason Williamson and Andy Montgomery.
Elite Series pros from the Carolinas also were onhand for the announcement and were excited to be returning to Lake Hartwell in 2015. Pictured from left to right: B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin, Elite Series pros Marty Robinson, Casey Ashley, Britt Myers, Davy Hite, South Carolina Gov. Nikki R. Haley, Jason Williamson and Andy Montgomery.
Gov. Nikki R. Haley continued to field questions from local press as the press conference concluded.
Gov. Nikki R. Haley continued to field questions from local press as the press conference concluded.