Memorial Health Championship
celebrates 10 years; Visit Springfield to sponsor free admission
[April 17, 2025]
Springfield, IL — The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS
is celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way by announcing the
continuation of its partnership with Visit Springfield to provide
free access to all four rounds of this year’s Korn Ferry Tour
competition. The tournament will take place June 26 – June 29 at
Panther Creek Country Club.
“As we mark our 10th year, we are excited to welcome fans back for
another incredible week of golf,” said Kate Peters, Executive
Director. “This milestone year will feature new on-course
experiences, and thanks to our continued partnership with Visit
Springfield, we are ensuring the event remains accessible to all. We
anticipate record-breaking crowds as we celebrate a decade of
championship golf in central Illinois.”
“We are committed to bringing visitors to Springfield, and this
partnership is a reflection of that mission,” said Scott Dahl,
Director of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The
city is proud to make this family-friendly event free to attend.
With complimentary parking at Landmark Ford and shuttles provided by
Landmark Cadillac, we are making it easier than ever for fans to
experience this milestone tournament.”
Fans can register for free tickets at
MemorialHealthChampionship.com. Upgraded tickets to the J&J
Gaming VIP Lounge, featuring premium views of the 9th and 18th
greens with all-inclusive food and beverages are also available for
purchase.
For more information, contact the tournament office at (217)
670-2910 or visit
MemorialHealthChampionship.com.
About the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS
The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a PGA
TOUR-sanctioned event on the Korn Ferry Tour, is conducted annually
at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. This
four-day, 72-hole competition features 156 players from around the
world vying for a total purse of $1,000,000. As the path to the PGA
TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour features some of the most talented
professional golfers who are ready to compete and win on golf’s
biggest stage. Since the inaugural year in 2016, the tournament has
continued to grow with an expected economic impact of over six
million dollars on the central Illinois region.
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About Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau – Visit
Springfield
The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) is the official
destination marketing organization for the City of Springfield,
Illinois. The SCVB markets the capital city as a unique convention,
meeting and leisure destination in support of our City, our
community and our hospitality partners.
About Korn Ferry Tour
Founded (1990), owned and operated by the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry
Tour identifies and develops golf's next stars, preparing them to
compete and win on the game's biggest stage. The Korn Ferry Tour,
which has served as a path to the PGA TOUR since its inception,
annually awards 20 PGA TOUR cards based off its points list, with
the No. 1 player earning exemptions into the following year’s
PLAYERS Championship and U.S. Open. With more than 650 PGA TOUR
titles, 32 major championships and eight FedEx Cup champions, Korn
Ferry Tour alumni make up 82 percent of the PGA TOUR’s current
membership. To learn more about the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour
and to follow the season-long quest for PGA TOUR cards, visit
PGATOUR.COM or follow the Korn Ferry Tour on social media. Ten Korn
Ferry Tour events in 2025 are televised on Golf Channel in the
United States, with tournament coverage available internationally in
more than 170 countries and territories via 23 media partners.
[Emily Canham
Tournament Manager]
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