Pgas Korn Ferry Tour Lake Charles Championship Begins Today
The PGA's Korn Ferry Tour Lake Charles Championship is set to begin today, and it promises to be a weekend full of excitement and intense competition. This tournament is part of the Korn Ferry Tour, which is a set of golf tournaments that act as the primary pathway for players who aspire to play on the PGA Tour. With a total purse of $600,000, the Lake Charles Championship is one of the most significant events of the Korn Ferry Tour, and it is sure to attract some of the most promising golf players from around the world.
What is the Korn Ferry Tour?
The Korn Ferry Tour is a developmental tour for golf players who aspire to play on the PGA Tour. It was founded in 1990 and was known as the Ben Hogan Tour until 1998 when it was renamed the Nike Tour. In 2003, the tour was renamed the Nationwide Tour, and in 2013 it became known as the Web.com Tour. In 2019, consulting firm Korn Ferry became the tour's Naming Rights Partner, and it was renamed the Korn Ferry Tour.
The Korn Ferry Tour is played across the United States and Canada, and it serves as a critical developmental tour for young golfers looking to make their way onto the PGA Tour. The top 25 players on the Korn Ferry Tour money list at the end of each season earn their PGA Tour cards for the following season.
The Lake Charles Championship
The Lake Charles Championship is a 72-hole stroke play tournament that offers a total purse of $600,000. The tournament is played at the Country Club at Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The defending champion of the Lake Charles Championship is Adam Svensson, who won the tournament in 2019. Svensson shot a final-round 63 to secure his first Korn Ferry Tour victory.
Some of the most promising young golfers in the world will be competing in the Lake Charles Championship, including Will Zalatoris, who is currently ranked #1 on the Korn Ferry Tour money list. Zalatoris has had an outstanding 2020 season, with three top-10 finishes, including a runner-up finish at the TPC San Antonio Championship in June.
Conclusion
The PGA's Korn Ferry Tour Lake Charles Championship promises to be an exciting weekend full of intense competition. The tournament is an excellent opportunity for young golfers to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience as they work to make their way onto the PGA Tour. With a total purse of $600,000 and some of the most promising golfers in the world competing, the Lake Charles Championship is sure to be a thrilling event that fans won't want to miss.
