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Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson surpasses $2.6 million in charitable donations since inception in 2020

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED FOR ASCENSION CHARITY CLASSIC ST. LOUIS (January 12, 2024) – Tournament Officials announced today that the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson has surpassed $2.6 million in giving for charitable organizations in North St. Louis County and beyond since the tournament’s inception in 2020.

Final Field announced for the third annual Ascension Charity Classis presented by Emerson

ST. LOUIS (September 1, 2023) – Tournament officials announced today the final field for the third annual Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Mo., scheduled for next week, Sept. 5 – 10. This elite roster of 78* players includes six of the top-10 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings and collectively represents 218 PGA TOUR Champions victories, including 17 senior major championship winners and 11 Charles Schwab Cup titles.

Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announces 2023 Legends Charity Challenge lineup

ST. LOUIS ( August 31, 2023) – The Ascension Charity Classic announced today the return of one of the tournament’s fan-favorite events, the Legends Charity Challenge presented by World Wide Technology. For 2023, this marquee exhibition match will feature World Golf Hall of Fame member and Missouri native Hale Irwin, St. Louis Cardinals legend and Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith, and representing the St. Louis Blues, Hall of Famer Chris Pronger, Stanley Cup winning Head Coach Craig Berube, Steve Ott, and Robert Thomas.

RSM Charity Putting Challenge returns to Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

ST. LOUIS ( August 30, 2023) – Tournament officials announced today the details surrounding the second annual RSM Charity Putting Challenge. The special event, which debuted during last year’s tournament week, provides an opportunity for The Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson to expand its philanthropic impact. To that end, the 2023 RSM Putting Challenge will benefit nine local St. Louis charitable organizations.

Three major champions join 2023 Ascension Charity Classic field

LOUIS (August 17, 2023) – Tournament officials announced today that major championship winners Retief Goosen, Alex Cejka and Darren Clarke have joined the world-class field at the third annual Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson.

Top-ranked players commit to third annual Ascension Charity Classic

LOUIS (August 1, 2023) – Tournament officials announced today that three of the PGA TOUR Champions top-ranked players highlight early commitments to compete at the third annual Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson. Reigning U.S. Senior Open champion Bernhard Langer, three-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Ernie Els, and the inaugural champion of the Ascension Charity Classic David Toms join the world-class field for this year’s official PGA TOUR Champions stop—September 5–10—at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, MO.

Greatest Show on Turf stars Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt to headline 2023 Legends Breakfast presented by Centene and Missouri Division of Tourism

ST. LOUIS (July 14, 2023) – The Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announced today that Pro Football Hall of Fame member Isaac Bruce and former All-Pro St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt will headline the tournament’s third annual Legends Breakfast presented by Centene and Missouri Division of Tourism at Norwood Hills Country Club on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announces 2022 Charitable Donation

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 29, 2022) – Tournament Officials announced today, during a special event at Norwood Hills Country Club honoring their charity partners, that the second playing of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson, concluded September 11, 2022, raised more than $1 million for charitable organizations in North St. Louis County and beyond. The total includes $225,000 for each of the tournament’s primary beneficiaries, Marygrove, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (ULMSTL).

Final field announced for the second annual Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

Tournament officials announced today the final field for the second annual Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Mo. scheduled for next week, Sept. 5 – 11. This elite roster of 78* players collectively represent 226 PGA TOUR Champions victories, including 21 senior major championship titles.

Top-ranked players commit to second annual Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

Payne Stewart Award winner Billy Andrade and fellow Ascension Ambassador Jay Williamson set to compete in PGA TOUR Champions event at Norwood Hills Country Club     

ST. LOUIS (August 31, 2022) – Tournament officials announced today that five of the PGA TOUR Champions top-ranked players have committed to compete at the second annual Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson. Steve Stricker, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Darren Clark, and Charles Schwab Cup leader Steven Alker join the world-class field for next week’s official PGA TOUR Champions stop—September 6–11—at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, MO.

APGA Tour star Tim O’Neal joins field at Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

ST. LOUIS (August 18, 2022) – The Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson officially announced today that Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour star Tim O’Neal has received an exemption to compete in the second annual PGA TOUR Champions event scheduled for the week of September 6—11 at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, MO.  

Defending champion of the inaugural Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson visits St. Louis for Media Day

LOUIS (August 9, 2022) – Officials of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announced today that defending champion David Toms highlights a list of early commitments to the second edition of the official PGA TOUR Champions stop, scheduled for the week of September 6—11 at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, MO.

RSM Charity Putting Challenge introduced as newest addition to the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson schedule of events - generating additional funds for St. Louis area charities

LOUIS ( June 28, 2022) – Tournament officials announced today the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson’s newest charity initiative, the RSM Charity Putting Challenge. The new program, set to debut during tournament week on Tuesday, September 6, at Norwood Hills Country Club, will benefit nine local St. Louis charitable organizations.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBERS LEE TREVINO, NANCY LOPEZ, AND HALE IRWIN TO HEADLINE 2022 LEGENDS LUNCHEON PRESENTED BY CENTENE AND MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM

ST. LOUIS (June 13, 2022) – The Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announced today that World Golf Hall of Fame members Lee Trevino, Nancy Lopez and Hale Irwin will headline the tournament’s second annual Legends Luncheon presented by Centene and Missouri Division of Tourism at Norwood Hills Country Club on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. This unique and inspiring event brings together several of golf’s greatest legends to benefit the Tournament’s primary charities, including Marygrove, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. The 2022 Legends Luncheon will showcase Trevino, Lopez, and Irwin sharing stories from their playing days, which feature a combined 12 PGA TOUR and LPGA major championships, 97 tour wins, and 75 PGA TOUR Champions victories, including 11 majors.

Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson to support Nicklaus and Normandie Golf Course renovation project

ST. LOUIS (March 31, 2022) – The Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson, an

official PGA TOUR Champions event held annually in North St. Louis County at historic

Norwood Hills Country Club, has announced a long-term partnership with the Normandie Golf

Course renovation project, led by the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association and Beyond

Housing, in conjunction with Nicklaus Design. The partnership will include financial support,

charitable and tournament alignment, and investments to help make golf more diverse and

inclusive in North St. Louis County and beyond.

2022 TICKET SALES OPEN THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL ASCENSION CHARITY CLASSIC PRESENTED BY EMERSON

LOUIS (Dec. 6, 2021) – Following a landmark inaugural event that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for St. Louis charities and drew record crowds, tournament officials announced today that tickets for the 2022 Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson will go on sale this Friday, December 10, at ascensioncharityclassic.com .

Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson Announces 2021 Charitable Donation

Inaugural PGA TOUR Champions event generates more than $800,000 for North St. Louis County Charities

LOUIS (Oct. 20, 2021) – Tournament Officials announced today, during a special event at Norwood Hills Country Club honoring their charity partners, that last month’s inaugural playing of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson raised more than $800,000 for charitable organizations in North St. Louis County and beyond. The total includes $200,000 for each of the tournament’s primary beneficiaries, Marygrove, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (ULMSTL).

Additionally, First Tee of Greater St. Louis and PGA REACH Gateway ¾ the two benefiting charities of the tournament’s Legends Charity Challenge presented by World Wide Technology ¾ were recognized during today’s ceremony. Each were presented with a donation in the amount of $30,000 as a result of the exhibition match held on Saturday, Sept. 11, featuring Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Ozzie Smith, Craig Berube, and special guest Hale Irwin.

“The goal of the tournament from day one has always been about economic growth and charitable investment in North St. Louis County, and, to become one of the most charitable tournaments on the PGA TOUR Champions,” said Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Ascension. “We are thrilled ¾ but not surprised ¾ at how St. Louis fans and the corporate community again showed the rest of the nation why our region is so unique and so special.”

Media ADDITIONAL PARKING INFORMATION ANNOUNCED

Media advisory.

ADDITIONAL PARKING INFORMATION ANNOUNCED  FOR ASCENSION CHARITY CLASSIC PRESENTED BY EMERSON The first round of the inaugural Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson is underway.  The beautiful weather combined with a strong PGA TOUR Champions field has already resulted in a fantastic leaderboard and an impressive turnout of golf fans at Norwood Hills Country Club. Because more of the same is expected later today and through the weekend, the tournament is encouraging fans to consider carpooling to the event’s official General Parking location at Express Scripts on 8640 Evans Lane or arrive via Ride Share.  Both will help ensure efficient arrivals and departures for all fans. In the event the parking lot at Express Scripts nears or reaches capacity on Saturday and Sunday, golf fans will be directed to the adjacent North Hanley Road Metrolink lot at 4398 No. Hanley Road, which has been designated for overflow parking.  The Express Scripts and Metrolink lots are both accessed via the North Hanley Road exit off Interstate 70, and free shuttles to Norwood Hills will operate from both locations. For additional parking details please visit the traffic and parking section of the tournament’s website at, https://www.ascensioncharityclassic.com/tournament-info/traffic-parking/ .

FINAL FIELD ANNOUNCED FOR THE INAUGURAL ASCENSION CHARITY CLASSIC PRESENTED BY EMERSON

Stellar field includes eight of the top-10 in the charles schwab cup, 24 pga tour champions major championship title holders and eight world golf hall of fame members.

LOUIS (September 3, 2021) – Tournament officials announced today the final field for the inaugural playing of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Mo. scheduled for next week, Sept. 6 – 12. This elite roster of 81* players collectively represent 243 PGA TOUR Champions victories, including 24 senior major championship titles. The field also contains 19 PGA TOUR major championship wins and eight World Golf Hall of Fame members, including recent additions to the field, Collin Montgomerie, Olazábal, José María and Vijay Singh. Eight of the top-10 players in the Charles Schwab Cup ranking are represented, including the top four: two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer (No.1), 2003 U.S. Open Champion Jim Furyk (No.2), 2020 SENIOR PLAYERS champion Jerry Kelly (No.3), and four-time major winner Ernie Els (No. 4). The world-class field also features two-time Ryder Cup Captain and 1997 PGA Championship winner Davis Love III, 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir, and fan favorite John Daly¾who has two major titles of his own. St. Louis natives Jay Delsing and Jay Williamson will also tee it up at Norwood Hills next week after receiving the tournament’s two unrestricted exemptions. Tickets for the tournament can be purchased at ascensioncharityclassic.com . Two types of weekly admission options are available: A Clubhouse Ticket and a Grounds Ticket. Daily tickets are also offered. Tickets start at $20, and kids 16 and under can attend for free with a ticketed adult.

Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson Pre-Qualifier and Monday Qualifier tournament details

Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson  Pre-Qualifier and Monday Qualifier tournament details

Pre-Qualifier and Monday Qualifier tournaments for the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson.

The results of Pre-Qualifier on Friday, September 3, will determine five playing positions within the official Monday Qualifier tournament on September 6. The final four spots in the Ascension Charity Classic’s field of competitors (total of 81 players) will come from the top four finishers in the Monday Qualifier tournament.

Pre-Qualifier Tournament – Friday, September 3, with tee times starting at 7:30 a.m.

Monday Qualifier Tournament – Monday, September 6, with tee times starting at 7:30 a.m.

Champions Golf Event Promises to Provide a Boost for North County

By Stu Durando, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The initial pitch for St. Louis to host a tournament on the PGA Tour Champions was made with a stipulation, and it was important enough that organizers weren’t willing to bend.

The event was to be held at Norwood Hills Country Club or it wouldn’t be held.

Although busy through the years, the facility has not hosted a major professional tournament since 1973. But the selection of Norwood Hills, which is in Jennings, was about more than golf.

It was about bringing a charity event to north St. Louis County and pumping money into organizations and the community.

“Creating this was really contingent upon holding it in North County,” said Nick Ragone, executive vice president for Ascension. “That was the one condition we had as we started discussions. The tour came out and took a look and understood the vision.”

Accenture announced as Official Global Professional Services Partner of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

Accenture to host golf clinic for area youth at norwood hills country club thursday, sept. 9.

LOUIS (August 31, 2021) – Officials of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson today announced Accenture as the Official Global Professional Services Partner of the tournament. Accenture, a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, will host the first-ever Youth Clinic Thursday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m. at Norwood Hills Country Club. A PGA TOUR Champions player and St. Louis TopGolf Professional Golf Instructor, Christian Heavens, will help lead the event, featuring young golfers from Diversity Golf; First Tee of Greater St. Louis; and PGA REACH Gateway. Select participants will compete in the Youth Challenge, with event highlights including a pro golf competition, closest to the pin and trick shot exhibition, straightest drive contest, and prizes. “Accenture is proud to be the title sponsor of the first Youth Clinic at the Ascension Charity Classic,” said Taliya King, Managing Director, Accenture – Health & Public Service.  “Bringing an inclusive PGA TOUR Champions experience to youth golfers underscores Accenture’s overall commitment to the St. Louis community.” “We’re thrilled to add Accenture, a global Fortune 500 company, to our growing list of sponsors and supporters of the Ascension Charity Classic,” commented Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Ascension. “The Accenture Youth Clinic will be the perfect addition to our tournament week, providing another opportunity for youth in North St. Louis County to come together with their peers, and in this community, to grow the game of golf.”

Masters champion Larry Mize joins Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson ambassadors and St. Louis natives Jay Delsing and Jay Williamson with exemptions to join the tournament’s 2021 field

ST. LOUIS (August 23, 2021) – Officials of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announced today that three of the tournament’s five exemptions have been filled. Larry Mize, Masters champion in 1987, has accepted one of the Ascension Charity Classic’s three restricted exemptions. Joining Mize when the inaugural event takes place the week of Sept. 6-12 at historic Norwood Hills Country Club will be two of the tournament’s ambassadors, St. Louis natives Jay Delsing and Jay Williamson, each receiving the Ascension Charity Classic’s two unrestricted exemptions. The first-year PGA TOUR Champions event already boasts one of the strongest fields of the season, with eight of the top-10 players in the Schwab Cup standings and eight members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, including Jim Furyk, Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Retief Goosen, and Davis Love III. Tickets for the tournament can be purchased at ascensioncharityclassic.com . Two types of weekly admission options are available, a Clubhouse Ticket as well as a Grounds Ticket. Daily tickets are also offered. Tickets start at $20, and kids 16 and under can attend for free with a ticketed adult. Limited pro-am spots are still available.

Major Championship winners Bernhard Langer, Retief Goosen, Davis Love III, and Darren Clarke commit to the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

ST. LOUIS (August 19, 2021) – Officials of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announced today that major championship winners Bernhard Langer, Retief Goosen, Davis Love III, and Darren Clarke have committed to compete in the first playing of the Official PGA TOUR Champions stop, which is scheduled for the week of Sept. 6-12 at historic Norwood Hills Country Club. These latest commits strengthen the tournament’s world-class field that already contains some of the PGA TOUR Champions top-ranked players, including Charles Schwab Cup standings leader Jerry Kelly, along with current United States Senior Open Champion, Jim Furyk (No. 3 in Schwab Cup rankings) and four-time major winner Ernie Els (No. 4). The 81-player field for the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson, competing over 54 holes of stroke play, will include five reserved positions for sponsor exemptions, three restricted and two unrestricted. The tournament will start announcing its exemptions in the coming week. Tickets for the tournament can be purchased at ascensioncharityclassic.com . Two types of weekly admission options are available, a Clubhouse Ticket as well as a Grounds Ticket. Daily tickets are also offered. Tickets start at $20, and kids 16 and under can attend for free with a ticketed adult. Limited pro-am spots for Wednesday, September 8, are still available.

Charles Schwab Cup leader Jerry Kelly joins 2021 U.S. Senior Open Champion Jim Furyk, four-time major championship winner Ernie Els and St. Louis native Jay Haas to highlight early commitments to inaugural Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

Tournament ambassadors tom lehman and billy andrade  strengthen world-class field, public parking plan announced for ascension charity classic presented by emerson.

LOUIS (August 10, 2021) – Officials of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson today announced Charles Schwab Cup leader Jerry Kelly joins 2021 U.S. Senior Open champion Jim Furyk, four-time major champion Ernie Els and St. Louis native Jay Haas to highlight early commitments to the inaugural edition of the Official PGA TOUR Champions stop. Ascension Charity Classic Ambassadors Tom Lehman and Billy Andrade also commit to compete at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Mo. the week of September 6-12, 2021.

Missouri Division of Tourism announced as a Founding Partner of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

Missouri division of tourism joins centene corporation as co-presenting sponsor of  inaugural legends luncheon featuring golf greats jack nicklaus and tom watson.

TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS SEVERAL NEW OFFICIAL PARTNER COMMITMENTS

LOUIS (July 22, 2021) – Officials of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announced today its newest Founding Partner, Missouri Division of Tourism. Both the State of Missouri and the tournament are committed to supporting the region, including generating meaningful charitable dollars in North St. Louis County and the surrounding areas that are working to foster hope and better communities. “I am very pleased that the State of Missouri will join other distinguished sponsors in support of this event,” said Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. “I am grateful for the Ascension Charity Classic’s on-going philanthropic efforts and support of the North St. Louis County region. This official PGA TOUR Champions event will be a great opportunity to promote some of Missouri’s greatest tourism assets with the world.” Additionally, Missouri Division of Tourism has joined forces with Centene Corporation to serve as a co-presenting sponsor of the Ascension Charity Classic’s Legends Luncheon set to take place later this month on July 29 at Norwood Hills Country Club. As a result, the name of the tournament’s new charity event is now the Legends Luncheon presented by Centene and Missouri Division of Tourism. “The Ascension Charity Classic creates a terrific opportunity to share Missouri with a global audience, and further enhances our state’s reputation as a premier travel and golf destination,” said Stephen Foutes, Director of the Missouri Division of Tourism. “Golf fans, and viewers, are sure to enjoy watching this field of Champions Tour players in action, while also appreciating the tournament’s charitable components that help make this event a big win for Missouri.”

St. Louis sports icons Ozzie Smith and Craig Berube join the Legends Charity Challenge presented by World Wide Technology with Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson - Pairings Announced

Legends charity challenge exhibition to benefit first tee of greater st. louis and pga reach gateway.

ST. LOUIS (July 7, 2021) – Officials of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announced today that former St. Louis Cardinals Hall-of-Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith and St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup-winning head coach Craig Berube are the third and fourth members of the tournament’s signature event, the Legends Charity Challenge presented by World Wide Technology. Smith and Berube join golf’s greatest champion Jack Nicklaus and Missouri native and World Golf Hall-of-Famer Tom Watson to create a powerhouse foursome that will compete in an exhibition match to benefit charity.

The Legends Charity Challenge will take place on Saturday, September 11, following the final pairing of the tournament’s second round, and will begin on Hole No. 10 at Norwood Hills Country Club.

“Bringing together two St. Louis legends like ‘The Wizard’ and our Stanley Cup-winning coach Craig Berube, with arguably the greatest golfers of all time, is a dream come true for our inaugural event,” said Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Ascension. “It’s going to be one highlight of so many for St. Louis fans and most importantly, proceeds will benefit two amazing charitable organizations.”

Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson to Headline Inaugural Legends Luncheon for the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson

With tickets for the 2021 Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson now on sale, tournament officials today announced a new charity event to be headlined by golf’s greatest champion Jack Nicklaus and Missouri native and World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Watson. The inaugural Legends Luncheon will take place on Thursday, July 29, at Norwood Hills Country Club. The Legends Luncheon will showcase Nicklaus and Watson sharing stories from their playing days and a Q&A with attendees. Luncheon attendance will be limited to the purchase of tables of 10 with all proceeds benefiting charity, including the tournament’s three primary beneficiaries. Support for the Legends Luncheon can be secured through emailing [email protected] or by calling the tournament office at 314-938-2828.

Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson welcomes Hale Irwin, Tom Lehman and Billy Andrade as Tournament Brand Ambassadors

ST. LOUIS – The Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson, the PGA TOUR Champions event that will be hosted at Norwood Hills Country Club, announced today that three players, including World Golf Hall of Fame and all-time PGA TOUR Champions career winner Hale Irwin, have joined the team as brand ambassadors for the inaugural tournament, which will take place this fall during the week of Sept. 6-12. Irwin, a Missouri native, has 45 PGA TOUR Champions victories, including six major championships, and he has claimed two Charles Schwab Cup titles. Irwin is a 20-time winner on the PGA TOUR, including three U.S. Open victories. Hale Irwin will be joined on the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson ambassador team by former The Open Champion Tom Lehman and four-time PGA TOUR winner Billy Andrade. Lehman has notched 12 PGA TOUR Champions victories, including three senior major championship wins and two Charles Schwab Cup titles, while Andrade has recorded three victories since turning 50.

NEW STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ASCENSION CHARITY CLASSIC PRESENTED BY EMERSON

Alonzo byrd named director of business development and community engagement  of first-year pga tour champions event     .

ST. LOUIS – Officials of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson today announced that longtime St. Louis-area business and civic leader Alonzo Byrd has been named director of business development and community engagement of the HNS Sports Group managed, first-year PGA TOUR Champions event at Norwood Hills Country Club.

TICKETS, PRO-AM PACKAGES, AND HOSPITALITY OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2021 ASCENSION CHARITY CLASSIC PRESENTED BY EMERSON

Celebrity exhibition - legends charity challenge presented by world wide technology - featuring jack nicklaus announced for inaugural tournament.

ST. LOUIS – Tournament Officials announced today that tickets for the 2021 Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson are now available for purchase at www.ascensioncharityclassic.com . The inaugural PGA TOUR Champions event is set to be played the week of September 6¾12 at renowned Norwood Hills Country Club. Two types of weekly admission options are available, a Clubhouse Ticket as well as a Grounds Ticket. Daily tickets are also offered. Tickets start at $20, and kids 16 and under can attend for free with a ticketed adult. The tournament also announced today the details surrounding the event’s Official Pro-Am Tournaments and hospitality options. Pro-Am participants will play side-by-side with the greats of golf on Wednesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 9, on the tournament course at Norwood Hills. Hospitality options range from private or shared venues that provide a premiere experience and serve as an ideal way to entertain clients, reward customers and network with other business leaders. Additional details are available at www.ascensioncharityclassic.com . In related news, it was announced today that the Legends Charity Challenge presented by World Wide Technology will join the 2021 tournament week schedule of events on Saturday, September 11. The Legends Charity Challenge competition will feature golf’s greatest champion Jack Nicklaus together with three additional celebrity members to create a powerhouse foursome that will play a nine-hole exhibition match at Norwood Hills to benefit charity. Additional details, including celebrity participants, pairings and charitable impact will be announced soon.

CONVERSATION WITH GOLF’S GREATS SHINES BRIGHT LIGHT ON DAY OF GIVING FOR THE ASCENSION CHARITY CLASSIC PRESENTED BY EMERSON

Tournament donates $225,000 in support of north st. louis county communities and ascension charity classic charities.

ST. LOUIS – The Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson yesterday officially kicked off its countdown to the inaugural tournament, that will now be contested September 6¾12, 2021, by hosting a round of golf at the tournament’s host venue, Norwood Hills Golf and Country Club, and a special virtual conversation with golf legends, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Hale Irwin, moderated by PGA TOUR Champions professional and Ascension Ambassador Billy Andrade. The exclusive chat was also available for select guests via a virtual livestream option. “It is such a privilege to be a part of an event that is positively impacting St. Louis and north county in my home state of Missouri,” said Tom Watson. “I’m excited to see professional golf return to a region that is filled with passionate, dedicated fans with a history of charity giving and community engagement.” During the day of celebration, the Ascension Charity Classic announced a $225,000 donation in support of North St. Louis County communities, with $75,000 given to each of the tournament’s three primary beneficiaries, Marygrove, a residential treatment and support facility for children and teens struggling with debilitating emotional and behavioral issues resulting from abuse, neglect and other trauma; the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. “While we’re disappointed that we had to postpone the inaugural Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson, we’re delighted that we were still able to deliver charitable donations to our three primary beneficiaries,” said Nick Ragone, Ascension Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.  “The St. Louis community has rallied around this event and understands the impact it will have on north county for years to come. We’re already planning for a spectacular inaugural event in September of 2021!”

The inaugural Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson rescheduled for 2021 due to health concerns related to COVID-19

Revitalization of north st. louis county communities and support of tournament charities remain focus this year.

ST. LOUIS – The PGA TOUR Champions and Ascension announced today that the 2020 Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson and associated events scheduled for September 28 – October 4 will be canceled this year due to the on-going health crisis related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of continued concerns and the serious impact of the COVID-19 virus throughout the country and specifically within St. Louis and St. Louis County, tournament organizers have made the decision to move the inaugural event to 2021. Tournament officials have worked closely with the St. Louis County health department and local officials throughout this pandemic to continuously monitor and assess the situation. “It’s not what any of us wanted, but the PGA TOUR and Ascension made the right decision for our region,” said Winston Calvert, Chief of Staff to St. Louis County Executive Sam Page.

Community Impact of Ascension Charity Classic Boosted with Sponsorships from Emerson and World Wide Technology

ST. LOUIS – Two St. Louis-based companies, Emerson and World Wide Technology, have signed on for four-year sponsorship commitments to the Ascension Charity Classic golf tournament to be held in North St. Louis County the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2020.

Tickets Now Available for the Inaugural Ascension Charity Classic

First annual PGA TOUR Champions event set to debut the week of September 28 – October 4, 2020 at Norwood Hills Country Club.

PGA TOUR Champions Coming to St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – PGA TOUR Champions and Ascension today announced a four-year partnership to host a new professional golf tournament in St. Louis. The Ascension Charity Classic will debut September 28 – October 4, 2020 at Norwood Hills Country Club in North County. It’s the first time the PGA TOUR has hosted an annual event in the St. Louis region since 2001, and the first major sporting event in recent times to be hosted in North County. All proceeds to benefit North County and St. Louis Charities.

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June 19-20, 2024, ST LOUIS JUNIOR INVITATIONAL at the historic Norwood Hills Country Club, Home of the PGA Champions Tour (Ascension Charity Classic), the 30th PGA Championship won by Ben Hogan and the 32nd U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur!  

​Recognized by the  MAGA, AGT, Gateway PGA and SLICJGA , the  St Louis Junior Invitational  welcomes the very best junior golfers from the Midwest and across the USA to Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri.  Each year, following two days of intense competition, one player from both the young gentlemen's and young ladies' divisions will earn the prestigious championship title and will wear St Louis Junior Invitational's champions jacket. June 19-20, 2024 will mark year two of the championship and two player's names will be etched into junior golf history (June 18 is the practice round).   

The St Louis Junior Invitational at Norwood Hills Country Club is on track to be touted as the premier junior event in the Midwest region, if not nationally.  This is in part due to stringent invitation guidelines ensuring the field consists of the very best players.  The championship is open to young gentlemen and young ladies ages 14-18 years old, and players that have reached their 19th birthday and have just completed high school.  Seventy-eight (78) junior players will complete the field, competing in two divisions, one for men and one for women.   The Championship Committee is actively recruiting the top players in Missouri, Ilinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Oklahoma, Hawaii, California, South Dakota, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama and hopes to capture more elite players across every state in the USA. 

If you want to compete with the best junior golfers in the Midwest, and possibly nationally,  register for the player pool now  and complete your player biography! 

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2024 PGA Championship odds: Scottie Scheffler favorite to continue grand slam pursuit, Rory McIlroy near top

Valhalla is set to host this year's pga championship, and the odds board has adjusted since the masters.

With the PGA Tour's season rolling onward to its second major championship with the 2024 Masters now in the book, the 2024 PGA Championship is just around the corner. Valhalla will serve as host for the first time since 2014 and fourth time in its history as the best golfers in the world convene to begin action on May 16.

You might not believe this, but Scottie Scheffler is the favorite. Scheffler has won four of his last five tournaments -- including the Masters by four shots -- and has lost to just one other golfer since March 1. He has made $16.3 million in that span, third-most in a single season despite the 2024 campaign not having reached its halfway point.

Scheffler is now a stunning 7/2 favorite to win the PGA, which would put him halfway to the 2024 grand slam, a feat nobody has ever accomplished in a single season. In fact, odds for Scheffler to pull it off are now an eye-popping 40-1.

The closest anyone has come to a grand slam in recent years came was 2015 when Jordan Spieth won the first two majors, finished one shot out of a playoff in the third and then finished second in the fourth. It would not be surprising if Scheffler put together a similar major championship season.

2024 PGA Championship odds

• Scottie Scheffler: 7/2
• Rory McIlroy: 9-1
• Jon Rahm: 10-1
• Brooks Koepka: 16-1
• Viktor Hovland: 18-1
• Ludvig Åberg: 18-1

McIlroy won the PGA last time it was at Valhalla, but that was 10 years ago when he won two consecutive majors to collect Nos. 3 and 4 at the age of 25. A lot has happened since then, but McIlroy is still a tremendous player. And while he has not had the season he expected or that his last two seasons portended, he's still a threat here (though 9-1 is short). Koepka is the defending champion as he and Hovland engaged in a great battle last year at Oak Hill. Neither is playing as well this time around. Åberg is probably a better bet at 18-1 than either of those two.

• Xander Schauffele: 20-1
• Patrick Cantlay: 20-1
• Collin Morikawa: 22-1
• Wyndham Clark: 25-1
• Jordan Spieth: 25-1
• Bryson DeChambeau: 25-1
• Will Zalatoris: 25-1
• Joaquin Niemann: 28-1

The interesting players here are Clark and DeChambeau at 25-1. The latter will be in the field following his best Masters appearance to date; he's seemingly in terrific form. The former is the reigning U.S. Open champion coming off an awesome PGA Tour year behind Scheffler. He is also probably better suited to being a bit of a bomb-and-gouge guy, which is typically how PGAs have been set up in recent years (as opposed to the Masters and Open Championship).

• Max Homa: 30-1
• Justin Thomas: 30-1
• Cameron Smith: 30-1
• Tony Finau: 35-1
• Hideki Matsuyama: 35-1
• Dustin Johnson: 35-1
• Rickie Fowler: 40-1
• Matt Fitzpatrick: 40-1
• Cameron Young: 40-1
• Tommy Fleetwood: 45-1
• Adam Scott: 80-1
• Tiger Woods: 100-1
• Sergio Garcia: 150-1
• Phil Mickelson: 150-1

Young intrigues me. An excellent major player, who should be able to decimate this golf course. He was good at the Masters and had a T3 at the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills. I would not love him at 20-1 ... but at 40-1? Absolutely. 

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Who Will Win the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro?

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The fans may be missing Nelly Korda this week, but it’s doubtful that her fellow competitors are. Fresh off her fifth straight win and second career major championship victory, Korda has decided to take a week off. Even though the No. 1 player in the world will be absent, the field is still terrific at the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, as 144 competitors are ready to challenge one another for a share of a $3.75 million purse.

Seventeen of the top 25 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are competing, and the top 65 and ties will play the weekend. The first-place finisher will take home $562,500, which is one of the largest non-major winner’s shares on Tour. Wilshire Country Club has hosted all five previous editions of this event, and the average winning score is 13-under. Wilshire is a classic design and a very tough test. Last year, Hannah Green won with a four-day total of 9-under as the layout played like a true major test.

The weather will be dry and moderately windy this week. Temperatures are forecasted in the mid-70s, and the par-71 layout measuring 6,447 yards will play much like it should. It’s fun to see any Tour compete at a classic venue, and this setting amongst the Hollywood Hills always gives fans tremendous theater. To predict the winner among this betting board, let’s take the traditional approach and look at the last two leaderboards.

The two most impactful strokes-gained categories that correlate to success around Wilshire Country Club are approach play and putting. The top 10 from the 2022 and 2023 leaderboards gained an average of four strokes with their iron game and flat stick. Since classic courses always seem to require great approach play, keep your eye on Minjee Lee, Alison Lee, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang. Minjee Lee won here in 2019 and has earned two more top-seven results at this property.

Putting always helps on greens like those at Wilshire. Classic complexes with putting surfaces averaging 5,000 square feet in size present small targets. This championship course is nestled in a hilly city neighborhood, so when you putt, experience with the breaks and green-reading skills are required. Mao Saigo, Hyo Joo Kim, Sarah Schmelzel and Sei Young Kim lead the field in putting ability. They should have an advantage this week, with Sei Young Kim finishing inside the top six here twice.

The par-71 layout only has three par 5s, and these holes are the key to scoring. Looking at those same two groups of top-10 finishers, each played the par 3s and 4s near par. Surviving those holes will only keep you near the rest of the competitors. To contend, you must take advantage of the par 5s.

Those same 23 athletes who finished in the last two top 10s averaged 4.66 strokes on the 5s. Patty Tavatanakit, Georgia Hall, Xiyu Lin and Charley Hull lead the field in par-5 scoring. In a race to 13- or 14-under, they will have a considerable scoring advantage.

The last characteristic this year’s champion should have is a successful scrambling percentage. Small greens, a layout with 127 bunkers and 13 holes where water comes into play will make players get creative around these tiny targets. The contenders from 2022 and 2023 were successful around the greens 64% of the time, a rate that is well above the Tour average.

In this group, Ayaka Furue, Lin, Khang and Hyo Joo Kim can really score from close range. They will need to because if they don’t hit greens in regulation like Haeran Ryu, Nasa Hataoka and Hull, their short game will be tested. It becomes pretty clear by looking at those past two leaderboards what an awesome exam Wilshire Country Club is. Favor those above who are in fine recent form.

Sei Young Kim has had a sensational spring and Haeran Ryu made a serious run at The Chevron Championship. Who are you picking?

After all, that’s the point. By selecting a couple of names, you create a connection to the action. It’s fun for me to know who’s on my list, so you should definitely write your own. Once you do, the entertainment on Sundays will draw you in like a great Hollywood ending, much like the golf will this week at the JM Eagle LA Championship.

Keith Stewart is an award-winning PGA Professional. He covers the LPGA and PGA TOUR for Golf Digest, The Sporting News, LPGA, and PGA TOUR. If you are looking to raise your golf acumen and love inside information about the game, check out his weekly newsletter called  Read The Line .  

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Samuel Anderson cards 64 to take three-stroke lead at Diners Club Peru Open

Sam Anderson took the lead in Round 2 of the Diners Club Peru Open. (Credit Gregory Villalobos)

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Samuel Anderson carded an 8-under 64 to take a three-stroke lead at the Diners Club Peru Open at the Los Inkas Golf Club. Anderson holds sole possession of the 36-hole lead for the first time this season after carding his sixth straight sub-70 round.

Anderson was 6-under on the back-nine and has not made a bogey on Nos. 1-9 through the first two rounds. Anderson made four birdies and an eagle on No. 3 after starting the second round on the No. 10 tee.

After finishing T28 at the Bupa Championship at Tulum and missing the cut at the Totalplay Championship at Atlas Country Club, Anderson registered his best finish of the season at the 69th ECP Brazil Open. Anderson finished T6 after making 14 birdies over the final two rounds at the Rio Olympic Golf Course.

After starring at the University of Wisconsin, Anderson turned professional in 2021. The Stoughton, Wisconsin native finished T14 at the 2023 Diners Club Peru Open on PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, his best finish of the 2023 season.

All players finished the second round with the final group finishing at 6:05 p.m. CT. Third-round play will start Saturday at 7:59 a.m. CT.

About Samuel Anderson (1st/-13)

Age: 25 Birthplace: Stoughton, Wisconsin Residence: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida College: University of Wisconsin

Fortinet Cup (start of week): 17

• Started playing golf when he was three. His dad and grandfather introduced him to the game
• Made two aces in one round at the Stoughton Country Club, his home course when he was growing up
• Hockey is his favorite sport to play outside of golf
• Dream golf foursome would be himself, his dad, his grandpa and Arnold Palmer
• Says his most memorable round was shooting a 65 at Sand Hills Golf Club with his dad
• Always keeps his glove in his back left pocket and does not change balls until he makes a bogey
• Favorite TOUR pro is Adam Scott

Competition notes

Course Setup: Par 72 / 6,887 yards; Cumulative average: 71.800 Weather: Sunny with a high of 73. Wind from the SW at 1-8 mph with gusts up to 16 mph.

• Hole 5 – the 401-yard par 4 – has been the most challenging hole at Los Inkas Golf Club; averaging a +.300. Hole 5 has carded 70 bogeys to only 26 birdies through 36 holes
• Hole 3 – the 509-yard par 5 – was the easiest hole through 36 holes; averaging a -.600. Players made 17 eagles, 156 birdies and 15 bogeys on hole No. 3
• Stuart Macdonald (T3/-9) is the low Canadian through 36 holes
• Rodolfo Cazaubon (2nd/-10) leads all Latin players in the field after carding a 4-under 68 in the second round
• Agusten Errazuriz (T9/-7) secured his spot in the field as a Monday Qualifier and is inside the top 10 after carding a 7-under 65 in the second round

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Nelly Korda ties LPGA Tour record with 5th straight victory, wins Chevron Championship for 2nd major

Nelly Korda kisses the trophy while posing for photos after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda, left, holds up the trophy after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda celebrates after winning the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda jumps into the lake after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda smiles after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda hits a tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda high-fives young fans while celebrating her win at the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda tees off on the sixth hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda watches her shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda poses with the trophy after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Lauren Coughlin hits from the first hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Brooke Henderson, of Canada, hits a bunker shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Lauren Coughlin watches her shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda couldn’t have imagined the incredible run she’s put together this season while at home recovering from a blood clot that required surgery in 2022.

“Because obviously then I was just more scared for my health,” she said. “Competing was kind of on the back seat. I was not thinking about competing at all. But I think all of the sad times and the health scares that I have gone through have made me who I am today.”

Fully healthy now, Korda is seemingly unstoppable. The world’s No. 1 player hasn’t lost a tournament since January, and now she’s a two-time major champion.

Korda etched her name in the LPGA Tour record books Sunday, winning her record-tying fifth straight tournament with a two-stroke victory in the Chevron Championship.

Korda joins Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam (2004-05) as the only players to win five consecutive LPGA events. Her previous major victory was in 2021 at the Women’s PGA Championship.

“It’s been an amazing feeling these past couple weeks knowing that I can go on this stretch and that if I stay in my bubble and I keep golf in a sense simple and let it flow, then I can have so, so much fun out here,” she said.

Korda shot a 3-under 69 in the final to outlast Maja Stark of Sweden, who birdied her final two holes to shoot 69 and pull within one. Korda stayed aggressive on the par-5 18th, easily clearing the lake in front of the green and setting up an easy up-and-down birdie for a two-shot victory.

She had a four-day total of 13-under 275 at Carlton Woods.

Korda nearly aced the par-3 17th , with her tee shot hitting the hole and hopping in the air before settling within 10 feet. She settled for par to maintain her two-shot lead.

Korda wowed the large crowd, which followed her throughout the day, by chipping into the wind for birdie on the par-4 10th hole to take a four-stroke lead. The 25-year-old raised her club above her head with one hand and pumped her fist after the ball rolled into the hole.

Her parents — former Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtova — beamed as she was presented with the trophy.

Nelly Korda smiles after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

“She had a difficult ’22 and ’23 in certain ways,” Petr Korda said. “She did not win a tournament in ’23 and some things probably made her humble and (she) put a lot of work into where she is right now. Without the work and commitment, she would not be here. So seeing that, I’m very happy.”

Korda’s older sister, Jessica, is a six-time LPGA winner who’s taking a break from golf after giving birth to her first child.

Korda took home $1.2 million from a purse of $7.9 million, a significant increase from last year’s purse of $5.2 million. That brings her season earnings to $2,424,216 and her career earnings to $11,361,489.

Winners had been jumping into Poppie’s Pond off the 18th green at Mission Hills since 1988, and Korda became the second to do it in Texas by doing a cannonball off a small dock into brown-tinged water. World No. 2 Lilia Vu was first to jump into the pond here after her win last season. Vu withdrew from this year’s tournament before the first round after experiencing “severe discomfort” in her back during warmups.

While still shivering from her post-win plunge Sunday, Korda confirmed she’ll be competing in the JM Eagle LA Championship next week in Los Angeles. She was then asked about the possibility of becoming the first to ever win six straight LPGA tournaments.

“I’m going to enjoy this right now and then I’ll think about that,” she said. “But yeah, it’s been an amazing time. Hopefully keep the streak alive. But I’ve been so grateful to compete week in and week out and get the five in a row, too.”

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is on a similar tear, on his way to a fourth victory in five starts until rain interrupted the final round of the RBC Heritage . He couldn’t help but check in on Korda.

“I actually was checking the scores this afternoon when we were in the rain delay,” he said. “I’m extremely happy for her and proud of her. That’s some pretty special stuff. It’s been a treat to watch.”

Korda entered the last round one shot off the lead after completing the last seven holes of the weather-delayed third round early Sunday morning on a windy and unseasonably cool day. She was wiped out after her big win because she’d been up since 4 a.m. to prepare for the end of the third round.

She birdied two of her first four holes to take the lead. Lauren Coughlin birdied Nos. 13 and 14 to get within two strokes, but bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes put her four behind. She shot a final-round 68 to finish tied for third with Brooke Henderson.

Coughlin got emotional when discussing her best finish in a major.

“It’s really cool to see all of the work that I’ve put in, especially with my putting and my short game, and putting specifically showed off this week, as well,” she said.

Henderson was tied with Korda for second to start the last round after she shot a 64 in the third round to set a scoring record for the tournament since its move from Mission Hills, California, to Texas last year. But the Canadian, who has 13 LPGA wins with two majors, also faltered early in the final round, with a bogey and a double bogey in the first four holes.

Haeran Ryu of South Korea shot a bogey-free 67 to enter the final round leading Korda by one. But the 2023 Rookie of the Year bogeyed the first two holes of the fourth round. She closed with a 74 and finished fifth.

Eighteen-year-old amateur Jasmine Koo provided an unlikely highlight on the 18th hole. Her second shot bounced off the advertising board in the water and back into play. She ended up with a birdie to shoot 71.

AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, contributed to this report.

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Hockey Club Dinamo Elektrostal is a field hockey team from Russia, based in Moscow. The club was founded in 1994.

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