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There’s going to be no shortage of options for golf fans in St. Louis to quench their thirst this weekend.

The PGA Tour Champions and Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour are both in the Gateway City, and there’s a bit of connection between the two events.

The Ascension Classic, the launch event of APGA’s Farmers Insurance Fall Series, will be the circuit’s first visit to St. Louis. Meanwhile, the second Champions tour returns for the second Ascension Charity Classic.

On Wednesday, the APGA will play its pro-am at Norwood Hills Country Club, site of the Champions tour event. There will also be a practice round at Glen Echo Country Club, where Thursday and Friday the APGA will play its 36-hole event.

Tim O’Neal is also going to make some history in St. Louis. After turning 50 in August, O’Neal received the first-ever exemption for an APGA Tour player into a PGA Tour Champions event, so O’Neal will tee it up with other legends of the game.

The Ascension Charity Classic begins Friday and concludes Sunday. David Toms is the defending champion.

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Professional golf is returning to St. Louis in 2020 with the Ascension Charity Classic

The tournament is scheduled from September 28 to October 4, 2020, and is the first time the PGA Tour has hosted an annual event in St. Louis since 2001.

by Amanda Woytus

October 8, 2019

Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

The St. Louis sports scene keeps getting better and better. 

On Tuesday at Norwood Hills Country Club, in North County, the PGA announced that the PGA Tour Champions—a group of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 33 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame—will begin a four-year tour in partnership with the nonprofit Catholic health care system Ascension in 2020. According to a release from the PGA, the new Ascension Charity Classic is the first time the PGA Tour has hosted an annual event in the St. Louis region since 2001. The tournament is scheduled September 28 to October 4, 2020. Golfer Phil Mickelson is just one of many stars set to turn 50 in the coming year.

The inaugural tournament will be 54 holes and feature World Golf Hall of Fame members; the PGA Tour Champions includes 27 tournaments in four countries and 19 states. The Ascension Charity Classic will benefit the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. Marygrove, a residential facility for children and teens, is also a beneficiary. 

The location holds significance. In a release, Nick Ragone, the executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Ascension said: “We wanted to host the Ascension Charity Classic at Norwood Hills because we know that it can serve as a catalyst to support the revitalization of North St. Louis County, including the Ferguson, Florissant and Jennings communities that neighbor the Norwood Hills Country Club. Players may compete, but the real winners will be North County and area charities. All proceeds will go to charitable organizations in the North County area that are working to build a better community. It’s a privilege to be able to be a part of the continued revitalization of our community and our region.”

Norwood Hills hosted the 1948 PGA Championship. 

In a release, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady said that "the St. Louis area is one of the great sports regions in the United States, known for its passionate, dedicated fans and history of charitable giving and community engagement. This combination of great sports fans, community engagement and charitable giving is what the PGA Tour is all about, and this will quickly become one of our premier events.”

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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.

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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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PGA announces return to Bellerive in 2026 for BMW Championship

ST. LOUIS– The PGA Tour is coming back to the St. Louis region in 2026.

The BMW Championship, part of the FedEx playoff series that ends the PGA season, announced Tuesday that the event will be held at Bellerive Country Club in Town and Country in 2026.

𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡. We're coming back to Baltimore and St. Louis in 2025 and 2026. ⁣ #BMWCHAMPS pic.twitter.com/UeK7bAwyIj — BMW Championship (@BMWchamps) August 16, 2022

The club last hosted the PGA Championship in 2018, an event marked by record crowds (the PGA doesn’t confirm records), a remarkable charge by Tiger Woods, and ultimately a title won by Brooks Koepka. Players and tour officials said at the time they couldn’t wait to return to the course.

The club hosted the same event in 1992, the 2004 U.S. Senior Open in 2004, the BMW Championship in 2008 and the 2013 Senior PGA Championship.

The 2001 WGC American Express Championship would have been played at Bellerive, but the September 11 terrorist attacks prompted the event’s cancellation.

The course is scheduled to host the 2030 President’s Cup, a format that pits an American team of golfers against an international team made up of non-European players.

Norwood Hills in North St. Louis County, is getting ready to host the Ascension Charity Classic, featuring Senior PGA player, in September.

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Scottie Scheffler’s season of excellence continued Sunday at the RBC Heritage. He finished it up on Monday with a three-stroke victory, claiming the event’s signature tartan jacket to go with his green jacket.

He’s the first player to win four starts in a five-star stretch since Tiger Woods in 2007-08. He’s the first person since Bernhard Langer in 1985 to follow up a Masters win with a win the following week (Langer also won at Harbour Town). Gary Player in 1978 and Jimmy Demaret in 1950 also accomplished the feat.

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Scheffler has also won the Players Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational during this stretch. In the Houston Open, he finished in a tie for second, and missed a putt to force a playoff. Scheffler now has 10 career wins, all since February 2022.

“I’m just maturing as a person. On the course mentally the last month or so is as good mentally as I’ve been in a long time, and I think that’s why I’m seeing some of the results,” Scheffler told Golf Channel after the win.

Play was called due to darkness Sunday at the event at Harbour Town Links in Hilton Head, S.C., with Scheffler five strokes ahead and three holes to play. There was a 2 1/2 hour weather delay from 4:28 p.m. until 7 p.m. that forced the PGA Tour into a Monday finish.

When he returned Scheffler finished the final three holes in 45 minutes. His bogey on 18 was his first bogey of the week. Sahith Theegala finished second at 16-under, with Wyndham Clark and Patrick Cantlay tied for third at 15-under. Justin Thomas was among the group tied for fifth, a good week for the embattled star.

Scheffler punctuated Sunday with a head-shaking 15th hole — he had an exceedingly rare mishit with his second shot, going just left into the water. As he was taking the drop, CBS attempted to foreshadow what was coming by flashing a graphic that it had been 65 holes since Scheffler had a double bogey. The streak continued. He hit his approach shot with spin, landed on the slope and rolled it to 11 feet. The horn sounded to end play but Scheffler was allowed to finish the hole — he drained the putt, pumped his fist like he had just won the tournament and exited to a waiting golf cart.

Scheffler did not show up at Hilton Head until Wednesday after winning his second Masters, played nine holes in the pro-am and said he would see the rest of the course during his first round on Thursday. It was daring a signature event field to beat him, but instead, he shot a first-round 69, followed that up with a 65 on Friday and a 63 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into Sunday.

“I played some really good golf in the middle of the tournament. It’s nice to be done,” Scheffler said.

Scheffler shot a final round 68. He is not in the field for this week’s Zurich Classic in New Orleans. It’s not clear yet if he’ll play before the PGA Championship from May 16-19 as he and his wife Meredith await the birth of their first child.

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2024 NFL Draft: Best players available in Day 3

One need only look back to the Super Bowl to understand the importance of Day 3 of the NFL Draft .

While the Kansas City Chiefs were led by former first-round pick and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, his brilliant play was enhanced by players like right guard Trey Smith, who has started all 50 games since being drafted 226th overall in 2021.

Meanwhile the San Francisco 49ers were led by quarterback Brock Purdy — the very last pick of the draft two years ago — and a five-time Pro Bowl tight end in George Kittle who was a fifth-round pick back in 2017.

The strengths of the 2024 NFL draft have been proven during the first three rounds, with a full quarter of the 100 picks made thus far being offensive linemen and another 16 being wide receivers.

After two rounds in which no quarterbacks were selected, it is easy to see why six of the first 12 picks of this draft were used on the position. The talent at signal-caller has not dried up yet, however, as two of the top-rated remaining prospects are South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler and Tulane’s Michael Pratt, who I anticipate being among the first players off the board Saturday.

The other positions that seem ripe for early runs in Round Four include linebacker and tight end. Here are the best players available, sorted by their overall rankings on our big board.

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42. Cade Stover , TE, Ohio State — 6-4, 247, Senior 

A former linebacker and defensive end, Stover emerged as the top tight end in the Big Ten in 2023, showcasing impressive agility, physicality and soft hands. 

50. Brandon Dorlus , DT, Oregon — 6-3, 283, Senior

If the Florida-born Dorlus had remained in SEC country, he'd probably be nationally viewed as a first-round pick. Instead, the three-time All-PAC-12 selection seems to still be under the radar as one of the nation's most instinctive, productive and versatile defensive linemen.

52. Javon Foster , OT, Missouri — 6-6, 313, Senior

Overlooked by many in an exceptional class of offensive tackles, this 41-game starter with experience on both sides ranks among my favorite Day 3 bargains. 

51. Ja'Tavion Sanders , TE, Texas — 6-4, 245, Senior

Teams looking to duplicate the splashy totals enjoyed by rookie tight ends Sam LaPorta (Detroit), Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo) and Luke Musgrave (Green Bay) will be intrigued by Sanders' speed and soft hands.

53. Brenden Rice , WR, USC — 6-2, 208, Senior

The apple didn't fall from the tree with Rice, who plays with a similar blend of savvy route-running and strong, secure hands as his legendary father.

57. Mohamed Kamara , Edge, Colorado State — 6-1, 248, Senior

Criticize his level of competition all you'd like, but 45.5 tackles for loss, 29.5 sacks and five forced fumbles speak for themselves — especially when you take into account Kamara's compact frame and burst. 

61. Khyree Jackson , CB, Oregon — 6-4, 194, Senior

An Alabama transfer who immediately took over as the leader of Oregon's secondary, the long-armed Jackson is among the most intriguing press corners of this class. 

63. Troy Franklin , WR, Oregon — 6-3, 187, Junior

As his 17.1 yards-per-reception average in 2023 suggests, Franklin is a big play waiting to happen, showing rare elusiveness and acceleration for a receiver of his height.

64. Austin Booker , Edge, Kansas — 6-5, 240, Redshirt Sophomore

Booker rarely saw the field in two years at Minnesota but exploded at Kansas in 2023, earning the Big 12's Defensive Newcomer of the Year award. He's flexible, long and has an explosive burst to close — traits that project very well to the NFL. 

68. Audric Estime ', RB, Notre Dame — 5-11, 221, Junior

A disappointing 40-yard dash time (4.71) shouldn't cloud scouts' vision with Estime', who shows good eyes, feet and physicality to be a bell-cow in the NFL.

69. T.J. Tampa , CB, Iowa State — 6-1, 189, Senior

With just three interceptions in 37 career games at Iowa State, Tampa lacks the ballhawking traits of some of his peers but his size, physicality and sticky coverage suggest he'll become a quality NFL starter.

70. Sedrick Van Pran-Granger , C, Georgia — 6-3, 310, Senior

Broad, powerful and surprisingly quick, the SEC's reigning Jacobs Blocking Trophy Award winner has the look of a plug-and-play starting center and potential Day 2 steal. 

72. Jeremiah Trotter Jr ., LB, Clemson — 6-0, 228, Junior

Quite different in size and style to his father (a four-time Pro Bowler who played at around 260 pounds), the younger Trotter nevertheless flashes his father's instincts and tenacity. 

79. Cedric Gray , LB, North Carolina — 6-2, 234, Senior

While perhaps not a true thumper, no linebacker in this class can match Gray's stellar production over the past three seasons, which include 365 tackles, 29 tackles for loss and 15 turnovers forced. 

80. Jaylen Wright , RB, Tennessee — 5-11, 210, Junior

Despite playing fierce competition, Wright averaged an FBS-best 7.39 yards per carry in 2023 and followed it up with explosive numbers at the Combine, justifying a Day 2 selection. 

83. Spencer Rattler , QB, South Carolina – 6-0, 211, Senior

Rattler is a former five-star recruit who certainly battled through some inconsistency but also showed resiliency and natural playmaking ability in stops at South Carolina and Oklahoma. 

84. Devontez "Tez" Walker , WR, North Carolina — 6-2, 193, Senior

Among the better vertical threats in this draft, "Tez" will provide instant juice to any NFL offense — and at a fraction of the cost of many of this year's top-ranked wideouts. 

87. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson , S, Texas Tech — 5-10, 197, Senior  

One of this year's biggest Combine winners, DTD aced interviews and led all safeties in the 40-yard dash (4.41 seconds) after showing plus instincts and ball skills (10 career INTs) at Texas Tech. 

90. Sataoa Laumea , OG, Utah — 6-4, 319, Senior

Teams looking for more of a sure thing than upside will value Laumea, a four-year starter with the size, athleticism and experience to play virtually anywhere on the offensive line. 

98. Anthony Gould , WR/PR, Oregon State — 5-08, 174, Senior

Gould may lack ideal size, but not value, as a starting slot and returner is quite the bargain in the third round. Gould dazzled at the Combine and his 80-yard punt return touchdown in the East-West Shrine Bowl was the must-see play of this year's all-star games .

99. Jaden Hicks , S, Washington State — 6-2, 215, Redshirt Sophomore

Imposing, athletic and having shown the ability to make big plays behind the line of scrimmage (including 8.5 tackles for loss and a blocked kick), as well as in coverage (three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown), Hicks might have the highest upside of any safety in this class.

100. Michael Pratt , QB, Tulane — 6-3, 217, Senior

He may lack the elite traits of some of the higher-rated quarterbacks, but Pratt is a competitor whose savvy as a four-year starter and culture-setter at Tulane will be highly respected by NFL teams. 

Rob Rang is an NFL Draft analyst for FOX Sports. He has been covering the NFL Draft for more than 20 years, with work at FOX, Sports Illustrated, CBSSports.com, USA Today, Yahoo, NFL.com and NFLDraftScout.com, among others. He also works as a scout with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Follow him on Twitter @RobRang.

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Three rounds down, four rounds to go.

The second night of the 2024 NFL Draft started with a run on wide receivers and defensive tackles. After the San Francisco 49ers drafted Ricky Pearsall at No. 31 and the Carolina Panthers selected Xavier Legette to close out the first round Thursday night, the WR run continued to start proceedings on Friday. The Buffalo Bills selected Florida State WR Keon Coleman to start the second round, and the Los Angeles Chargers traded up with the New England Patriots to draft Ladd McConkey from Georgia.

After a pair of defensive tackles came off the board — Ruke Orhorhoro to the Atlanta Falcons and Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton to the Washington Commanders — it was back to the wide receiver position, as the Patriots added Ja’Lynn Polk from Washington.

That was how the night began. How did it end?

With some talented players still waiting to hear their names called.

Here are the best available players as Day Three of the 2024 NFL Draft begins. You will see their ranking in our SB Nation Top 100 on the left side.

2024 NFL Draft Best Available Players for Day 3

Near the top of this list? A pair of quarterbacks. After six quarterbacks went in the first round Thursday night — all of them coming off the board within the first 12 selections — the second night of the 2024 NFL Draft did not see a single passer selected.

Expect that to change fairly early on Saturday, with Spencer Rattler from South Carolina and Michael Pratt from Tulane likely early Day Three selections.

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Charlie Woods will play U.S. Open local qualifier Thursday

Charlie Woods looks to earn a spot at this year's U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

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Charlie Woods’ road to Pinehurst begins Thursday.

Woods, the son of 82-time TOUR winner Tiger Woods, will compete in an 18-hole U.S. Open local qualifier Thursday at The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The younger Woods is slated to tee off at 8:18 a.m. ET Thursday.

The road to the U.S. Open features 109 local qualifying sites across April and May, leading to 13 Final Qualifying sites in late May and early June. Final Qualifying is known as Golf's Longest Day, requiring competitors to navigate 36 holes to earn a tee time at the season’s third major championship.

To be eligible for qualifying, a player must have a Handicap Index not exceeding 0.4 or be a professional.

The elder Woods is a three-time U.S. Open champion, but he has yet to win at Pinehurst No. 2. Tiger Woods finished T3 at Pinehurst in 1999, two strokes back of winner Payne Stewart, and he placed solo second at the venerable venue in 2005, two back of Michael Campbell. He didn’t compete at Pinehurst in 2014.

Earlier this spring, Charlie Woods competed in a pre-qualifier for the TOUR’s Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, his first foray at attempting to qualify for a TOUR-sanctioned event. The younger Woods shot 86 that day but will look to apply learnings in Thursday’s U.S. Open local qualifier.

Tiger and Charlie Woods have paired together in the last four PNC Championships, the two-player team event contested each December that utilizes a scramble format. Team Woods finished runner-up in 2021 but has yet to win the event.

Other notables in the field at Woods' site include Cameron Kuchar (son of Matt), Sunny Kim, Garrett Willis, Reed Greyserman (brother of Max), Austin Lemieux (son of Mario) and Michael Buttacavoli.