The eagerly anticipated PNC Championship takes place this week, promising an extraordinary golfing spectacle where 20 teams of legendary players will tee it up alongside a family member at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, December 14-17.
This year’s outstanding field of major champions, boasts an impressive total of 61 major victories, over 960 international victories and a combined 89 Ryder Cup appearances. This renowned group also features 11 former World No.1 players, nine esteemed members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, and eight distinguished Ryder Cup Captains.
Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington is set to compete with youngest son Ciaran as his partner for the first time, having been joined by eldest son Paddy in each of the last four stagings, with a best finish of fourth place in 2020.
Tiger Woods tees it up for the second time since undergoing further surgery and he’ll once again team up with son Charlie. Team Woods are likely to dominate the airtime once again, as Woods Snr continues his comeback attempt and Woods Jnr’s progression remains a source of intrigue for golf media.
Embracing the timeless nature of golf, this unique field features golfers of all generations, including its youngest player, 12-year-old Will McGee, Annika Sorenstam’s son who made his debut last year. The seasoned Lee Trevino, aged 84, assumes the role of the field’s eldest player, having participated in all 26 editions of the event. He is set to play alongside his 31-year-old son, Daniel.
The tournament, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, attracts major champions whose victories this year span 1959 to the present day. Last year, the PNC Championship gathered a field of golfing greats that had won 73 major titles. With only 20 teams competing, players past and present have shown unprecedented interest in campaigning for a spot in the star-studded line-up.
The PNC Championship has continued to evolve and develop since the inaugural tournament in 1995, when ten major winners gathered with their sons. The tournament now features 20 major champions and their relatives competing in a two-day, 36-hole scramble for the Willie Park Trophy.
The event was renamed the PNC Championship in 2020, reflecting the world class talent and special bonds that characterize this inclusive family tournament.
To qualify for the PNC Championship, players must have won a major championship or The Players Championship. Their partner must not hold any playing status on a professional Tour.
Past Champions of the PNC Championship
1995 – Raymond Floyd and Raymond Floyd Jr.
1996 – Raymond Floyd and Raymond Floyd Jr.
1997 – Raymond Floyd and Raymond Floyd Jr.
1998 – Bob Charles and David Charles
1999 – Jack Nicklaus and Gary Nicklaus
2000 – Raymond Floyd and Robert Floyd
2001 – Raymond Floyd and Robert Floyd
2002 – Craig Stadler and Kevin Stadler
2003 – Hale Irwin and Steve Irwin
2004 – Larry Nelson and Drew Nelson
2005 – Bernhard Langer and Stefan Langer
2006 – Bernhard Langer and Stefan Langer
2007 – Larry Nelson and Josh Nelson
2008 – Larry Nelson and Drew Nelson
2012 – Davis Love III and Davis “Dru” Love IV
2013 – Stewart Cink and Connor Cink
2014 – Bernhard Langer and Jason Langer
2015 – Lanny Wadkins and Tucker Wadkins
2016 – David Duval and Nick Karavites
2017 – Angel Cabrera and Angel Cabrera, Jr.
2018 – Davis Love III and Davis “Dru” Love IV
2019 – Bernhard Langer and Jason Langer
2020 – Justin Thomas and Mike Thomas
2021 – John Daly and John Daly II
2022 – Vijay Singh and Qass Singh
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