Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker and K.J. Choi Commit to Compete in Inaugural Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens
The inaugural Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens, a PGA TOUR Champions playoff event, has secured commitments from top players Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker, and K.J. Choi. Set for October 21-27 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas, the tournament will feature 54 players competing for a $2.3 million purse. This event marks the first-ever PGA TOUR event in Arkansas and the second round of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs. With these additions, five of the top ten in the current Charles Schwab Cup standings will participate. The championship aims to support multiple nonprofit organizations in Arkansas through its charitable arm.
Il campionato inaugurale di Simmons Bank, presentato da Stephens e parte dei playoff del PGA TOUR Champions, ha ricevuto conferme da giocatori di alto livello come Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker e K.J. Choi. In programma dal 21 al 27 ottobre presso il Pleasant Valley Country Club di Little Rock, Arkansas, il torneo vedrà la partecipazione di 54 giocatori che si contenderanno un montepremi di 2,3 milioni di dollari. Questo evento segna il primo evento del PGA TOUR in Arkansas e il secondo turno dei playoff della Charles Schwab Cup. Con queste aggiunte, cinque dei primi dieci nella classifica attuale della Charles Schwab Cup parteciperanno. Il campionato ha l'obiettivo di sostenere diverse organizzazioni nonprofit in Arkansas attraverso il suo braccio caritatevole.
El Campeonato Inaugural de Simmons Bank, presentado por Stephens, un evento de playoff del PGA TOUR Champions, ha asegurado compromisos de los mejores jugadores como Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker y K.J. Choi. Programado del 21 al 27 de octubre en el Pleasant Valley Country Club en Little Rock, Arkansas, el torneo contará con 54 jugadores compitiendo por un pozo de $2.3 millones. Este evento marca el primer evento del PGA TOUR en Arkansas y la segunda ronda de los playoffs de la Charles Schwab Cup. Con estas incorporaciones, cinco de los diez primeros en la clasificación actual de la Charles Schwab Cup participarán. El campeonato tiene como objetivo apoyar a varias organizaciones sin fines de lucro en Arkansas a través de su brazo benéfico.
첫 시몬스 뱅크 챔피언십은 스티븐스가 주최하며 PGA TOUR 챔피언스 플레이오프 이벤트로, 최고의 선수인 파드릭 해링턴, 스티븐 알커, K.J. 최의 참여를 확정했습니다. 아칸소주 리틀 록의 플레전트 밸리 컨트리 클럽에서 10월 21일부터 27일까지 열리는 이 대회는 54명의 선수가 230만 달러의 상금을 놓고 경쟁할 것입니다. 이 이벤트는 아칸소에서의 PGA TOUR 최초 이벤트이자 차알스 슈왑 컵 플레이오프의 두 번째 라운드를 의미합니다. 이번 추가로 차알스 슈왑 컵 현재 순위 10위 안에 있는 선수 5명이 참여합니다. 챔피언십은 자선 기구를 통해 아칸소의 여러 비영리 단체를 지원하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Le Championnat inaugural de Simmons Bank, présenté par Stephens, un événement des playoffs du PGA TOUR Champions, a sécurisé des engagements de joueurs de renom tels que Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker et K.J. Choi. Prévu du 21 au 27 octobre au Pleasant Valley Country Club à Little Rock, Arkansas, le tournoi mettra en compétition 54 joueurs pour un prize pool de 2,3 millions de dollars. Cet événement marque le premier événement PGA TOUR en Arkansas et la deuxième ronde des playoffs de la Charles Schwab Cup. Avec ces ajouts, cinq des dix meilleurs dans le classement actuel de la Charles Schwab Cup participeront. Le championnat vise à soutenir plusieurs organisations à but non lucratif en Arkansas à travers son bras caritatif.
Die erste Simmons Bank Championship, präsentiert von Stephens und Teil der PGA TOUR Champions Playoffs, hat Zusagen von Topspielern wie Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker und K.J. Choi erhalten. Das Turnier findet vom 21. bis 27. Oktober im Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas, statt und umfasst 54 Spieler, die um ein Preisgeld von 2,3 Millionen Dollar kämpfen. Diese Veranstaltung markiert das erste PGA TOUR-Event in Arkansas und die zweite Runde der Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs. Mit diesen Ergänzungen werden fünf der Top Ten der aktuellen Charles Schwab Cup-Rangliste teilnehmen. Die Meisterschaft hat zum Ziel, mehrere gemeinnützige Organisationen in Arkansas durch ihren Wohltätigkeitszweig zu unterstützen.
- First-ever PGA TOUR event held in Arkansas, potentially increasing visibility for Simmons Bank (SFNC)
- Participation of top-ranked players may attract more spectators and media attention
- $2.3 million purse could draw high-caliber competitors, enhancing the event's prestige
- Tournament's charitable focus may improve Simmons Bank's corporate image and community relations
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Earlier, No. 1 Ernie Els, a four-time major champion, and No. 10 Jerry Kelly committed to play. Now five of the top ten in the current Charles Schwab Cup standings are heading to Little Rock.
Harrington, 53, owns eight career titles on the PGA TOUR Champions, two of those this season. One of those victories was the DICK'S Open, which he won for the third consecutive year. Harrington also has made seven starts on the PGA TOUR this year, with his best finish a T22 at The Open Championship.
The Irishman won six times on the PGA TOUR, including three major championships—The Open Championship in 2007, the PGA Championship and The Open Championship in 2008. Harrington was a member of
Alker, 63, has eight wins since he started playing on the PGA TOUR Champions in 2020.The New Zealander has 51 top-ten finishes in 69 starts during that period. One of those was a T5 on Sunday. The 2022 Charles Schwab Cup champion won four times that year, including the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. This year he owns one title and has been among the top ten 12 times.
Choi, 54, won The Senior Open Championship in June for his first major title on the PGA TOUR Champions and his second career win.
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The inaugural Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club in
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