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Early Cologuard Classic By Exact Sciences Commitments Include Many Top PGA Tour Champions Golfers

Tucson, Ariz. (February 20, 2024) – 2024 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Tournament Chairman Joe Hickle announced today the initial round of player commitments for the upcoming PGA TOUR Champions tournament, set to be played at La Paloma Country Club March 8th – 10th.  David Toms will return to defend his 2023 title against a strong field of competitors that includes 2018 tournament champion Steve Stricker; 2022 Charles Schwab Cup winner Steven Alker; World Golf Hall of Fame member Ernie Els; 2022 Cologuard Classic champion Miguel Angel Jimenez; and Cologuard ambassador Jerry Kelly. Padraig Harrington and Stewart Cink are also scheduled to make their Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences debuts. Other past tournament champions currently in the field include Marco Dawson (2015), Woody Austin (2016), Tom Lehman (2017), Mark O’Meara (2019), and Kevin Sutherland (2021). 2020 Cologuard Classic champion Bernhard Langer will miss this year’s tournament due to a recent torn Achilles tendon injury.

The 2024 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences will feature a 78-player field competing for a $2.2 million purse, with $330,000 to the winner. PGA TOUR Champions golfers have until Friday, March 1 to commit to play in the Cologuard Classic and the tournament has five sponsor exemptions to award prior to the start of the tournament. Therefore, the field will continue to change as players with higher priority rankings commit to play in the tournament.

Golf fans donating non-perishable food items or making a minimum $5 donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona will receive a complimentary general admission ticket to Saturday, March 9th of the 2024 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences, compliments of presenting sponsor Exact Sciences. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations are currently being collected at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona (3003 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713); Rao Plastic Surgery (7341 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson, AZ 85715); the Center for Neurosciences (2450 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85737); and will also be collected at the PGA TOUR Champions tournament’s main entrance on Saturday, March 9th, in exchange for a complimentary general admission ticket. In tandem with this program, Saturday, March 9th is also Dress in Blue Day at the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences, commemorating National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Fans, players, caddies and announcers are encouraged to wear blue to help raise awareness of colon cancer.

Over the past seven years, charity and community impact have been at the core of the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences. Southern Arizona youth sports and colon cancer awareness initiatives have benefitted from tournament proceeds, including more than $3.1 million since the 2018 tournament, the first with Cologuard® as title sponsor.

The Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences PGA TOUR Champions golf tournament raises awareness of colorectal cancer, highlights different screening options, and honors those affected by the disease. For more information on the Cologuard Classic, visit www.CologuardClassic.com.  This globally recognized tournament is made possible by title sponsor Exact Sciences, the Tucson Conquistadores, volunteers, fans, key community partnerships as well as organizations such as The University of Arizona and Operation Hat Trick.

About Exact Sciences Corp.

A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences gives patients and health care professionals the clarity needed to take life-changing action earlier. Building on the success of the Cologuard® and Oncotype® tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its pipeline to develop innovative solutions for use before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit ExactSciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on X (formally known as Twitter) @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Cologuard®

The Cologuard test was approved by the FDA in August 2014, and results from Exact Sciences' prospective 90-site, point-in-time, 10,000-patient pivotal trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March 2014. The Cologuard test is included in the American Cancer Society's (2018) colorectal cancer screening guidelines and the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2021) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (2016). The Cologuard test is indicated to screen adults 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer by detecting certain DNA markers and blood in the stool. Do not use the Cologuard test if you have had precancer, have inflammatory bowel disease and certain hereditary syndromes, or have a personal or family history of colorectal cancer. The Cologuard test is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high-risk patients. The Cologuard test performance in adults ages 45-49 is estimated based on a large clinical study of patients 50 and older. The Cologuard test performance in repeat testing has not been evaluated.

The Cologuard test result should be interpreted with caution. A positive test result does not confirm the presence of cancer. Patients with a positive test result should be referred for colonoscopy. A negative test result does not confirm the absence of cancer. Patients with a negative test result should discuss with their doctor when they need to be tested again. Medicare and most major insurers cover the Cologuard test. For more information about the Cologuard test, visit www.cologuard.com. Rx only.

About The Tucson Conquistadores

The Tucson Conquistadores, Inc. is a nonprofit organized for the purpose of supporting local youth and special needs amateur athletics primarily in Southern Arizona, with an emphasis on offering life enhancing opportunities to give back to the local community. The Conquistadores are comprised of up to 59 active business and professional members and a total membership of 223 who represent a cross-section of the Tucson community. The Conquistadores have raised more than $37.2 million for local charities since their inception in 1962, including more than $3,091,000 since the 2018 tournament, Cologuard’s first as title sponsor. Key beneficiaries of the Conquistadores' fundraising efforts include Southern Arizona youth athletic programs, First Tee-Tucson and colon cancer advocacy organizations. In addition to their involvement with professional golf, the group has also established the Tucson Conquistadores Foundation. Follow the Tucson Conquistadores online at www.tucsonconquistadores.com.  

About La Paloma Country Club

Nestled in the Santa Catalina Mountains, La Paloma Country Club is Tucson’s premier private club, featuring 27-holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf. The club’s new Toptracer Range enhances an already impressive member experience that includes a host of recently elevated amenities, including an expanded clubhouse, event and activities lawn, halfway house, and fitness center. In addition to golf amenities, La Paloma members enjoy 10 tennis courts, four pickleball courts, access to five food and beverage venues, a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, a five-pool aquatic playground, and the La Paloma Spa & Salon.  Managed by Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, La Paloma Country Club is part of the beautiful 250-acre Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. For more information on La Paloma Country Club, visit www.lapalomacc.com or call 520-618-4000.

About The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

The iconic Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa is a lush, 250-acre desert retreat nestled in the foothills of Tucson's Santa Catalina Mountains boasting breathtaking mountain, desert and golf course views. The property recently underwent a $35 million rejuvenation, including all 487 of Tucson's largest and most luxurious guest rooms, which range from 475 to 1900 square feet. Every aspect of the Resort has been reinvented, from guestrooms and suites, to golf course bunkers, to the five expansive pools. The resort has also been ranked as the #1 Westin property in North America for Meeting Planner satisfaction for six of the last eight years. The resort features five swimming pools, a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, five restaurants, a Tennis & Health Center, Westin Kids Club and retail shopping. The newly renovated 475 square foot Traditional Guest Rooms includes a large work area with a two-line speakerphone with data port, wireless internet access, voice messaging, 42" HD-TV, in-room movies, laptop-sized safe, full size ironing board and iron, Starbucks’s coffee and gourmet tea. Guest rooms also feature Westin’s exclusive Heavenly Bed®, Heavenly Bathroom and Heavenly Mirror. Tucson International Airport is 30 minutes away.

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PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on X (formerly Twitter - @ChampionsTour), on Instagram (@pgatourchampions) and on TikTok (pgatourchampions).

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TUCSON, Ariz. — David Toms posted a 6-under 30 on his front nine Saturday and led by two shots after 36 holes at the 2023 Cologuard Classic.

On Sunday, he led by four through 11 holes and was still up by two when he got to the par-4 18th, rated the most difficult hole on the PGA Tour Champions last season.

And for the third day in a row, the 18th proved trouble for Toms, who drove his tee shot into a lake down the right side of the fairway for the third time.

He said he didn’t see it go in Sunday and only discovered it was wet once he got up there, and that probably helped him avoid thinking about a bad shot for very long.

“It was more about ‘Let’s take our drop, let’s get our yardage,'” Toms said. “My caddie Scott [Gneiser] said ‘Hey man, we’re alright. Let’s hit a good shot here.'”

Toms only had five bogeys over the 72 holes and three of those came on the 18th. After a drop, his approach missed right but he got up-and-down for bogey and that was enough, as Toms closed with a 68 to finish at 15 under and beat Robert Karlsson by a shot. Toms (68-65-68) posted 19 birdies over three days and besides the first-place check, he also won a gold Conquistador helmet, which is the trophy for the tournament.

He sounded excited to be able to bring that home.

“It’s just kinda one of those things. I’ve always paid attention to it, saw the funny pictures of the guys putting it on their heads. I can tell you that my caddie’s got no chance to fit it on his head,” Toms quipped.

David Toms poses with the trophy after winning the 2023 Cologuard Classic at Omni Tucson National in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Gene Sauers had the best round Sunday with a 64 and tied Mark Hensby for third at 12 under. Doug Barron finished solo fifth at 11 under. Lee Janzen and Marco Dawson tied for sixth at 10 under.

Other notables this week:

• Steve Stricker: Tied for eighth (70-66-71)
• Brett Quigley: First-round leader bounced back from a second-round 73 with a closing 69
• Miguel Angel Jimenez: Tournament’s defending champion shot 70-70-69 to finish 7 under.
• Bernhard Langer: A Champions tour record 46th win will have to wait, as he shot 72-68-70 to tie for 19th
• Jerry Kelly: tournament ambassador also tied for 19th.

New venue in 2024

The Cologuard Classic announced Sunday that the event will have a new home next season, as the Jack Nicklaus-designed La Paloma Country Club will be the host venue in 2024. The private club is about 10 miles northwest of this year’s locale, Tucson National, which hosted since 2015.

Cologuard had previously announced an extension of its title sponsorship of the event through 2027.

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History of The Tucson Conquistadores and Professional Golf

In 1966, the Conquistadores adopted the Tucson Open golf tournament. The high-powered group turned the  fledging PGA TOUR event into an exciting professional sporting and community event which continued through 2006 raising millions of dollars for youth programs.

From 2007 through 2014, the Tucson Conquistadores served as the tournament leadership team and sales arm  for the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship held at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain. This prestigious tournament featured the top 64 golfers in the world and created an unprecedented opportunity for the Conquistadores to raise record levels of funds for Southern Arizona youth. The tournament was televised in 140 countries and enhanced Tucson’s notability as a premier golf destination.

Golf, along with previous Tucson Open stars, returned to the Catalina course at Omni Tucson National Resort when the Conquistadores hosted the PGA TOUR Champions beginning in 2015 through 2023.   2024 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences will be hosted at La Paloma Country Club and Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, M arch 3 - 10, 2024.  

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  Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Volunteer Information

     The Cologuard Classic will take place two weeks earlier than the event’s traditional date to align with the beginning of March as national Colon               Cancer Awareness Month. The event will further colon cancer awareness through various on-site activities with fans, volunteers, and players, as the       tournament looks to cement a community footprint outside the ropes. Please be sure to mark your calendar: tournament week is March 3 - 10, 2024.

     To new potential volunteers, we hope you  sign up today  to experience the tournament up close and personal. Please look around this site for more       information on volunteering for the tournament and feel free to call us at (520) 571-0400 with any questions. Volunteer sign up begins Fall 2023.

     For More Information Regarding the Tournament you can visit the Cologuard Classic Website attached                                                           here  https://cologuardclassic.com/

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This week's PGA Tour Champions venue is currently blanketed with snow, which seems less than ideal

After a week off, the PGA Tour Champions returns this week with the Cologuard Classic, held at Omni Tucson National in Tucson, Az. For those of us currently in the Northeast, where it's been snowing everywhere the past few days, the desert sounds like the place to be.

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It would appear that is very much not the case. Late on Wednesday evening, three-time PGA Tour Champions winner Stephen Ames posted a video to Twitter of this week's venue blanketed in snow, which seems less than ideal:

And by slight frost delay, Ames means there's no way they are playing golf on Thursday. Fortunately, PGA Tour Champions events are only three days, and they start on Friday. With enough Arizona sun on Thursday afternoon, it should all melt away by first tee time on Friday morning, which is 10:08 a.m. M.T. As for the Pro-Am, that looks like a wash. Here's the Thursday morning update:

Weather reports say the area received just under two inches, which is a shocking amount for Tucson, one of the southernmost parts of the state. A full two inches would have put it among the top 20 snowiest  months  in Tucson history, according to extremeweatherwatch.com . 

Again, though, that desert sun should be able to melt it away quickly. Prayers up for the ams who had this day circled on the calendar, though.

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Every year, it all comes down to the TOUR Championship and the finale of the FedExCup Playoffs, where the PGA TOUR’s best 30 players earn a coveted ticket to East Lake to compete for the season-long title. What awaits them is a high-stakes, pressure-packed sprint to the finish with one player emerging as FedExCup Champion.

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Atlanta-based Farm Burger returns as the focal point of the ATL Grove at No. 6 green and No. 7 tee, where fans can pair views of the city skyline with this exciting playing hole. Be sure to try Farm Burger’s signature “Grove Burger,” created specifically for the TOUR Championship, which is 50/50 bacon grassfed patty blended with jalapeno and sweet white onion topped with cheddar and a summer pickle relish.

ATL Grove is the perfect place to great food, drinks and a relaxing atmosphere with picnic tables and televisions to keep up with the golf and football action.

No. 1 Tee Shaded Bleachers presented by NetJets

The TOUR Championship has made it easier than ever for fans to post up on the No. 1 tee and watch all 15 groups begin their rounds at East lake Golf Club. Thanks to the return of this double-decker buildout, those Daily Grounds ticketholders have access to the second floor and the Shaded Bleachers presented by NetJets, making the No. 1 tee a spot to check out during the TOUR Championship. While sitting in the shade at the No. 1 tee, fans will also have access to a beverage concession area at the top of the grandstand, along with seating options, providing a unique vantage point to the start of the round. The Shaded Bleachers presented by NetJets also features a video board to highlight the best players in the world and inject even more excitement to the area. From the HOPE Tee Shot Ceremony to start the round on Thursday through the last tee time on Sunday, the No.1 tee will be the place to be at the TOUR Championship.

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Take a stroll through the SO COOL Zone presented by Southern Company near Nos. 14 and 15 greens, where shade sails, lounge furniture, water-refill stations, and misters will keep guests cool as they watch the telecast on the big screen. While there, fans can grab a bite from Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Universal Joint, Poco Loco, and Henri’s Bakery! After lunch, the PGA TOUR Fan Shop is there to handle all shopping needs from TOUR Championship gear to golf souvenirs. For a selfie suggestions, snap a photo with the Payne Stewart Award, which is annually awarded during the TOUR Championship week to the player who exhibits the values of character, charity and sportsmanship. Have kids in tow? In partnership with Georgia Aquarium, fans will get to see and interact with some of the animals that can be found within the Southern Company River Scout Gallery at the Georgia Aquarium.

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Located inside the SO COOL Zone adjacent to No. 14 fairway and No. 15 green, fans will immediately flock to the PGA TOUR Fan Shop where they can stock up on the newest TOUR Championship gear as well as the unique and sought-after ATL-FedExCup branded designs. The PGA TOUR Fan Shop has expanded by 7,000 sq. feet for 2024 and includes gear from Rhoback, Greyson Clothiers, Peter Millar, and lululemon, among many more! Don’t forget to check out the custom TOUR Championship and Atlanta collaborations with Eastside Golf, Trap Golf, Bogey Boys, and Barstool Sports.

Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge

Located within the SO COOL Zone in the largest fan hub on course – and sure to be popular amongst the thirsty crowd – the Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge will be open to all spectators. The Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge gives fans the chance to try some of the TOUR Championship’s best drinks: Tito’s Transfusion, Tito’s Lemonade Spritz, Tito’s Tee Time and Tito’s Watermelon Mule.

The Landing No. 17

A new addition to the TOUR Championship experience is The Landing, located on No. 17 fairway. This new fan location is the spot to be amidst the riveting final-three hole stretch of golf at East Lake Golf Club. With five different fan venues set amongst a naturally shaded area sprinkled with picnic tables, it’s a must-visit!

Michelob ULTRA Athletic Club

Situated in the central part of the iconic East Lake Golf Course, the ULTRA Club is an open-air shared hospitality venue with views of the driving range and located near No. 16 tee. Tickets to the ULTRA Club are inclusive of beer and seltzer with food and other beverages for purchase. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, ULTRA Club is the perfect spot to feel a part of the TOUR Championship action.

Coca-Cola Café

New this year, the Coca-Cola Café is a retro-themed concession where fans can enjoy a menu crafted with items using Coca-Cola as an ingredient. In keeping with the theme, for the first time ever at the TOUR Championship, fans will also be able to cool down with a refreshing Coca-Cola Float, including Barqs Rootbeer Float and Fanta Orange Float – a recipe concocted by Proof of the Pudding. The 21-plus crowd has the option to add liquor to the Coca-Cola Floats.

Foodies and Fairways presented by Mastercard and Capital One Business

Foodies & Fairways presented by Mastercard and Capital One Business is program that enables local food businesses to showcase their signature dishes at golf tournaments across the country. This will be Mastercard’s third iteration of the program, impacting six businesses since its inception in 2022.

The 2024 contest winners are Guacamole by Freddie and T’s Coffee Brews . Both Atlanta-based small businesses will be showcasing their best menu items on course, serving fans in The Landing. Each will also receive $10,000 grant, access to Mastercard’s small business resources, and mentorship from Ginger Siegal, Mastercard’s North America Small Business Lead.

GSGA Putting Experience presented by PGA TOUR Superstore

From Wednesday through Sunday during tournament week the PGA TOUR Superstore GSGA Putting Experience will give fans a one-of-a-kin opportunity to hit some putts on one of the East Lake Golf Club’s replica putting greens. With a selection of putters available for use courtesy of PGA TOUR Superstore, spectators can make their way to The Landing to test their putting skills on TOUR Championship-speed greens and walk away with some fun prizes.

Bushmills Irish Whiskey Bar

Bushmills Irish Whiskey Bar returns to the TOUR Championship at a new location within The Landing. Featuring lounge seating and a relaxed atmosphere, Bushmills will have serve their signature cocktails available including, Joel Dahmen’s Juicy Lie, Irish Iced Coffee and Member’s Bounce. Be sure to stop by the venue between 2 and 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday to participate in Bushmills Irish Whiskey tastings.

Dobel Tequila Bar

The Landing is also the new home to the Dobel Tequila Bar which returns for another year at the TOUR Championship. The Dobel Tequila Bar features several delicious signature drinks including the Ace Paloma, Fairway Margarita, and the Early Birdie. While enjoying the venue, don’t forget to test out your swing on some interactive golf tech games.

Back Nine Brews

The TOUR Championship is proud to announce the return of Back Nine Brews once again, a craft beer destination from Michelob ULTRA located near No. 18 tee. Several games and activities will be available for fans to enjoy at this outdoor get-together. For a food option, Chicken Salad Chick will be serving up their tasty offerings alongside Back Nine Brews. Take a seat under the shaded picnic tables and enjoy the top players tee off on this difficult par-5 finishing hole.

Coca-Cola Fan Lounge

Proud Partner Coca-Cola is bringing back its front-nine fan area open to all ticketholders dubbed the Coca-Cola Fan Lounge. Newly located on No. 5, the Coca-Cola Fan Lounge is a tented structure with several views toward a pivotal section of the front nine and equipped with several fan activations and games. Fans will have popular returning favorite Hattie B’s Nashville Hot Chicken within this venue. The perfect fried chicken can be yours at the TOUR Championship – so stop by the Coca-Cola Fan Lounge to taste for yourself!

Returning Local Food Favorites: D Boca N Boca, Go Dog!

Just steps away from the Coca-Cola Fan Lounge, fans can indulge in returning local staples in D Boca N Boca and Go Dog!, both located near No. 6 tee.

Brining their lively taqueria and gastropub vibe back to East Lake Golf Club, D Boca N Boca will serve up their traditional Mexican fare. Did we mention Mexican meatballs?

There’s nothing like a twist on a classic and Go Dog! goes above and beyond with their creations! Serving up some signature offerings, don’t miss out on this favorite.

Generative AI Course Creator

The same AWS cloud technology that powers the PGA TOUR is now in the hands of golf fans at East Lake Golf Club. Guests of all ages are invited to visit Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the SO COOL Zone and unleash your creativity to design your dream golf course. Step into the AWS space, follow the prompts on the screen, and walk away with your one-of-a-kind custom golf course art.

First Aid Stations supported by Piedmont Healthcare

With the support of Piedmont Healthcare, First Aid Stations will be located throughout the course. These tented, air-conditioned structures will provide top notch care for any fans onsite. If needed, fans can find First Aid Stations supported by Piedmont Healthcare on No. 6 tee and No. 16 fairway.

August 28-September 1, 2024

East Lake Golf Club

'I can't wait': Champions Tour pros counting days until Tiger Woods is eligible

Grand Blanc — There are a lot of differences between the PGA Tour and the 50-and-older Champions Tour. Asked what's chief among them, Rocco Mediate didn't hesitate.

"It's quieter," the affable Mediate said, stepping off the putting green at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club on Wednesday afternoon, still in flip-flops.

"I like it noisy. I like more people."

Mediate might just get his wish soon, perhaps as early as 2026.

Some guy named Tiger Woods turns 50 in December 2025, making him eligible for what used to be known as the Senior Tour, where the tolls on the body — a huge hindrance for Woods these days — aren't quite as severe, with most tournaments three rounds instead of four, and players being allowed to take a cart, in pro-ams and in tournaments.

It's unclear whether Woods is planning to play much on the Champions Tour — if at all — but the tour, itself, sure could use him to create more interest and draw more crowds, like it did back in its heydey in the 1980s and '90s, when fans flocked to see the legends of the game like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, "Chi Chi" Rodriguez and more.

Woods would figure to at least play the five Champions Tour majors, if healthy, and could pick a select few others. It's worth noting that he was a regular at the old Buick Open here at Warwick Hills, where he won three times, including the last Buick Open, in 2009.

The Ally Challenge is being played this week for the seventh time, and it's under contract through 2025, with an extension seemingly likely — into the era of Woods' eligibility.

"I can't wait," said Mediate, 61, who has his own place in history with Woods, that epic U.S. Open battle at Torrey Pines in 2008. "What else are you gonna do? That'd be the only thing I'd say to him. If he's healthy, he can still compete on the regular tour as long as he wants. But if he's not, he can ride around in a cart out here, which he'll do because it's OK out here ... and it's competition, and it's another era to break all the records.

"It'd be great to have him back, and he'll have a ball. It's all his buddies. It's all his friends."

A couple of years ago, Mediate recalled, he was waiting out a rain delay in a pro-am with Steve Stricker, when they got to chatting. They wondered aloud that if the Champions Tour changed its age eligibility to 48, solely for the point of getting Woods out here now, would he play. Stricker texted Woods (Mediate doesn't have his number, he noted), and Woods immediately responded, "No." Why? "All the records," Tiger texted, "start when you're 50."

So, clearly, Woods has thought about the prospects of playing one day on the Champions Tour, even if it's not right when he turns 50. He still competes sparingly on the PGA Tour, mostly in the majors, as he holds out the long-shot hope of catching Nicklaus' 18 major championships. Woods is at 15, his last the 2019 Masters.

And it's not clear what majors he'd target on the Champions Tour, where Bernhard Langer has won a record 46 times, with 12 major titles. Woods certainly wouldn't play enough to catch those numbers. Mediate figures he might play eight to 10 times a year. But that'd be plenty to pump more life and bucks into the Champions Tour, where the purses are certainly good, but would double if Woods came out, Mediate said.

The money wouldn't matter to Woods, of course. He has enough to last him this lifetime and several more. But it would matter to his peers.

"It would mean a lot," said Lake Orion's Tom Gillis, 56, asked what Woods would mean to the Champions Tour. "He would definitely drive it, and it would go.

"It would give us some more interest."

The Champions Tour got a little taste of what the buzz could be like back in 2020, when Phil Mickelson became eligible, and won his first Champions Tour start, and then his second. He won four Champions Tour tournaments before joining LIV Golf.

Injuries have severely limited Woods on the PGA Tour in recent years. The last four seasons, he's played five, three, three and two tournaments. He hasn't played 10 since 2018-19.

Woods said the biggest setback with injuries has been his ability to practice as much as he needs to not just to compete, but to contend. You still need to practice to contend on the Champions Tour, where the quality of golf is still very, very good.

"You're playing against the same guys," said Mediate, who won six times on the PGA Tour and has won four times on the Champions Tour. "The guys that kicked your ass on the regular tour, they kick your ass out here.

"Nothing's changed."

Except, of course, for perhaps the vibe. It's much more chill out on the Champions Tour. It's less Sunday afternoon of a major, and more weekday morning Nassaus with your buddies.

It's also a bit like a college or high-school reunion, only every week.

That might appeal to Woods, Champions Tour players say.

"You get to live some of your past glories," said Padraig Harrington, 52, who's already won eight times on the Champions Tour, after winning six times on the PGA Tour (including two majors, among them, the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township. "It's fun out here."

And, let's be honest, the carts help. There are opportunities to use them on the PGA Tour, and in majors, but it requires an exemption, and while Woods would qualify — anyone who saw the photo of his stitched-up lower leg from last month's U.S. Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills, where he was following son Charlie, can attest — he's not interested in receiving any special treatment, no matter how deserved.

Woods has consistently said he'd never use a cart on the PGA Tour, as recently as 2022.

He has said he would use it where it's allowed for everyone, namely, the Champions Tour, which is grand news for that tour and its players. A Woods arrival would mean more fan interest and thus more ticket sales and higher TV ratings, and thus more sponsorships, and, thus, bigger purses. It figures to be a similar ripple to what he brought to the PGA Tour all those decades ago, just on a slightly smaller scale.

As for Woods, there should be an appeal of the Champions Tour, too.

"You play in smaller fields, where you know everybody, for the most part, and the competition is really good," said Stewart Cink, 51, who continues to play on the PGA Tour, where he's won eight times, including a major at the 2009 British Open in a playoff over a then-member of the Champions Tour, Tom Watson. "But the whole environment is just a little bit less intense. It's less taxing.

"The toll is a little bit less, and that's what I would tell Tiger."

Legends of yesteryear embraced the transition to the Champions Tour, including Nicklaus and Palmer, who won 10 times each, as well as Trevino, who won 29 times, Hale Irwin, who won 45 times (the record, before Langer passed him recently), and Rodriguez, who won 22 times. Fred Couples embraced it, too, and won 14 times on a tour where the toll on his body was much less severe; back issues have long plagued Couples.

Mickelson gave it a shot, until heading to LIV Golf. Els has taken a liking to it, now, as has Vijay Singh, who has won five times on the Champions Tour, including last year's Ally. Even David Duval is making the occasional start. Most of Woods' chief rivals from his prime are eligible for the Champions Tour, and competing on the Champions Tour.

Woods could be less than a year-and-half from joining them. The clock is ticking, they say on the Champions Tour, and that's not usually a good thing. But it's a good thing now.

"He's just gonna want to do it to beat peoples' ass and set records," Mediate said. "I think he comes. I don't think he'll play 20 events.

"But I bet you he plays eight to 10, and that's all we need."

Ally Challenge

When:  Friday through Sunday

Where:  Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, Grand Blanc

TV: Friday  — 9:30-11:30 p.m., Golf Channel;  Saturday  — 3-5 p.m., Golf Channel; 5-7 p.m., Peacock;  Sunday  — 1:30-4 p.m., Golf Channel

Defending champion:  Vijay Singh

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Aug 23 - 25, 2024

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Celebrate the legacy of Tom Murphy – a Tucson Conquistadores legend and advocate for the Special Olympics- and cheer on our amazing athletes as they compete in a 3-hole event and putting challenge with lunch to follow.

Professional Practice Round: Day 1

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This golf tournament doesn’t happen without the tireless efforts from hundreds of our cherished volunteers. This fun party for volunteers and their significant others is our small way of saying thanks for the hard work.

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6-9 PM @ The Westin La Paloma Resort

This exciting party prior to the Pro-Am includes gourmet food, great drinks and good music, and is when you get to find out which PGA TOUR Champion Professional you and your team will be paired with!

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7:30 AM and 1:00 PM Shotgun starts

Spend the day hanging out with the legends of golf. You and your caddie will play inside the ropes alongside a PGA TOUR Champion, plus enjoy food, drinks, autographs, photos, and an exclusive shopping spree gift package.

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Enjoy an entire day of golf, gifts, and great memories as you and your caddie play inside the ropes alongside a PGA TOUR Champion, including enjoy food, drinks, autographs, photos, and an exclusive shopping spree.

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Official Opening Ceremonies

9:25 AM @ Hole #15 Green

Help us officially kick off the Cologuard Classic at our opening ceremonies happening on the 1st Hole with special guests, a spectacular F-16 flyover, the singing of the National Anthem and more.

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78 of the best golfers to ever play the game begin their bid for the most coveted trophy in golf, as the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences tournament officially tees off at La Paloma Country Club.

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