08/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2024 10:00
Aug. 27, 2024
Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / [email protected]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Steve Stricker, the 3-time champion of the Sanford International, has officially committed to competing in this year's tournament, taking place Sept. 9-15 at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Stricker, the inaugural winner of the Sanford International in 2018, as well as the 2-time defending champion, returns for his sixth appearance at the tournament. Currently sitting sixth in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, Stricker has nine top-10s in ten starts this season. The Madison, Wisconsin, native won six events last season, while setting the PGA TOUR Champions record for single-season money earned. The captain of the victorious 2021 Ryder Cup team, Stricker has 12 career PGA TOUR wins and 17 career PGA TOUR Champions wins.
Tickets to the Sanford International are now on sale. Patrons may purchase tickets at sanfordinternational.com. There are a number of ticket options available including PREMIER Club badges, daily grounds passes, weekend grounds passes and packages that include food and merchandise.
The Sanford International is the reigning recipient of the Fan First Award on the PGA TOUR Champions. The honor is presented to the PGA TOUR Champions event that goes above and beyond to create an elevated experience for every type of fan. All 28 PGA TOUR Champions events are eligible for the award.
Previous Sanford International Winners
2023 - Steve Stricker (-16)
2022 - Steve Stricker (-14)
2021 - Darren Clarke (-12)
2020 - Miguel Angel Jimenez (-14)
2019 - Rocco Mediate (-9)
2018 - Steve Stricker (-13)
About the Sanford International
The Sanford International, a PGA TOUR Champions event contested in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be played at Minnehaha Country Club the week of September 9-15, featuring a $2.1 million purse. In its seventh year, the Sanford International will continue to focus on charitable giving and making a lasting impact in Sioux Falls. For more information about the tournament, please visit sanfordinternational.com. You can also follow the tournament on social media via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
###