JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J., Aug. 12, 2023 – Entries are now closed for the inaugural playing of the Magnit Championship, Aug. 17-20 at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson Township, N.J. As the final opportunity for players to qualify for the Korn Ferry Tour Finals and to earn PGA TOUR status for 2024, the Magnit Championship features an elite field that includes multiple Korn Ferry Tour winners, former collegiate standouts, New Jersey residents and future stars of the PGA TOUR.
Nine of the top-10 players on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List are committed to the championship, including multiple Korn Ferry Tour winner Ben Kohles (1), Rico Hoey (2), Pierceson Coody (4), David Skinns (5), Adrien Dumont de Chassart (6), Jimmy Stanger(7), Alejandro Tosti (8), Chandler Phillips (9) and Nicholas Lindheim (10). Overall, 27 of the top-30 and 94 of the top-100 players on the Points List are entered into the championship.
Joining the field as sponsor exemptions include:
- Keller Harper. Former three-time Southern Conference Player of the Year at Furman University (2018-2021). Turned professional after graduation and earned conditional status for the Korn Ferry Tour season in 2022. The Magnit Championship will be his first Korn Ferry Tour start for the 2023 season.
- Jack Wall (amateur). A fifth-year senior at Texas Tech University and a Brielle, New Jersey resident, Wall captured the 122nd New Jersey State Amateur Championship in a three-hole playoff at his home course of Manasquan River Golf Club. He made his PGA TOUR debut in February at the Genesis Invitational after winning the Collegiate Showcase in a playoff. A home game for Wall, the Magnit Championship will be his Korn Ferry Tour debut.
Three additional sponsor exemptions will be announced on Monday following the conclusion of the Pinnacle Bank Championship this weekend. The final eight spots will be determined on Monday via a Monday Qualifier at Fairmont Country Club in Chatham, N.J.
In addition to Wall, the field also features several New Jersey residents and natives as early commitments, including former Rutgers All-American and Nicklaus/Haskins Award winnerChris Gotterup (Little Silver, N.J.); Max Greyserman (Short Hills, N.J), David Kocher(Morristown, N.J.) and Ryan McCormick (Middletown, N.J.).
The field includes:
- 15 of 18 winners during the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour season.
- Three players who are officially #TOURBound for 2024: Ben Kohles, Rico Hoey and Pierceson Coody.
- Nine players with at least five top-10 finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour this season.
- Two Fred Haskins presented by Stifel award winners: Norman Xiong (2018, Oregon) and Chris Gotterup (2022, Oklahoma).
- Seven 2023 Golf Coaches Association of America All-Americans
- Six members of the 2021 United States Walker Cup team.
They will be among a 156-player field in the 72-hole championship Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 17-20, competing for a share of the $1 million purse. For a complete list of the 2023 Magnit Championship field, click HERE.
Following the conclusion of the Magnit Championship, the top 156 players on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List will advance to the four-tournament Korn Ferry Tour Finals, where 30 PGA TOUR cards will be awarded at the conclusion based on the Points List.
Tickets are on sale for the Magnit Championship at www.magnitchampionship.com, including hospitality and general admissions tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. All 2023 tournament tickets will be completely digital and will be emailed after purchase. Tickets can be viewed either on a mobile device or printed out where they will be scanned at the admissions gate.
All military personnel (active, retid, reserve and veteran) and first responders (police, fire, EMS) will receive complimentary admission to the 2023 Magnit Championship. Tickets will be available at the main admissions tent during tournament week by showing proper identification. Children 17 years of age and younger will also be admitted free into the tournament with a paid adult.
There are three ticket options for fans interested in attending the 2023 Magnit Championship:
- Clubhouse Patio Hospitality
- Daily Grounds:
- Weekly Grounds
- The best ticket available to purchase, available Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 17-20. Access to Metedeconk National Golf Club grounds, open air MNGC back patio, upgraded restrooms and all-inclusive food and beverage each day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and limited open bar).
- For every two (2) daily or weekly Clubhouse Patio Hospitality Tickets purchased, receive one on-site valet parking pass.
- Daily: $350
- Weekly: $1400
- General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 17-20 (tournament rounds).
- $25 per day. Includes general admission to the Metedeconk National Golf Club grounds, golf shop and general concessions.
- General admission weekly grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 17-20
- $75 for tournament week. Includes general admission to the Metedeconk National Golf Club grounds, golf shop and general concessions.
Volunteer Registration Open: Volunteer registration is open for the Magnit Championship with a variety of opportunities open to work alongside the Korn Ferry Tour and have an up-close viewpoint to the future stars of the PGA TOUR. Each year, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to serve critical needs during tournament week such as marshaling, scoring, transportation, hospitality services and many other important roles. The $75 volunteer package includes one official tournament branded golf polo; a hat or visor; one volunteer badge allowing access to the grounds and free parking all week; and two any-one day grounds passes, along with food and beverages for each day worked. For more information on volunteering at the 2023 Magnit Championship, visitwww.magnitchampionship.com/volunteer.
The inaugural Magnit Championship marks the Korn Ferry Tour’s first event in New Jersey since the 1997 Laurel Creek Classic, which was played at Lauren Creek Country Club and won by six-time Korn Ferry Tour winner Matt Gogel. The event will be the 22nd of 26 events on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour schedule and the final opportunity for players to qualify for the Korn Ferry Tour Finals.
Metedeconk National Golf Club, which originally opened in 1987, is located in the upper region of the New Jersey Pinelands and is routed through the local marsh and lowland pine forest. Metedeconk National Golf Club is a private, 27-hole facility, which was designed by world-renowned golf course architects Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Roger Rulewich. The Club was created as a golfing oasis, a departure from the hustle and bustle of New York City and Philadelphia, each of which is within one hour drive from the Club. Natural use of the terrain coupled with the natural beauty of the 607-acre facility, has created a special golfing environment, with focus solely resting on golf. Conditioning and course layout are second to none in the Metropolitan area, making Metedeconk synonymous with visual intimidation and pristine conditions.
For more information on the Magnit Championship, visit, www.magnitchampionship.com, as well as on social media at @MagnitChamp on Twitter and @MagnitChamp on Instagram.
About Magnit
Magnit™ is a global leader and pioneer in contingent workforce management. Our industry-leading Integrated Workforce Management (IWM) platform is supported by 30+ years of innovation, modern software, proven expertise, and world-class data and intelligence. It enables companies to optimize talent and diversity goals while achieving operational and financial success. With Magnit, companies can adapt quickly to the evolution of work to grow their extended workforce with greater agility, transparency, and speed. magnitglobal.com
“Magnit” is a trademark or registered trademark of Magnit, LLC. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name “Magnit” is a trademark and/or property of Magnit, LLC.
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, will award 30 PGA TOUR cards based off its points list in 2023, with the No. 1 player earning exemptions into the following year’s PLAYERS Championship and U.S. Open. With more than 600 PGA TOUR titles, 28 major championships and six FedExCup champions, Korn Ferry Tour alumni make up 88 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 a PGA TOUR card, visit PGATOUR.COM or follow the Korn Ferry Tour on social media.
Six Korn Ferry Tour events are televised annually on GOLF Channel in the United States, with tournament programming also available via 22 linear TV partners in 170-plus countries and territories. Over 70 hours of live coverage is available in 130-plus countries and territories. Programming is also available via the OTT platform GOLFTV powered by PGA TOUR in every market outside of the United States (240-plus countries and territories), excluding China, Korea and Russia, with live coverage distributed in 130-plus countries and territories.
Media Contact:
Jeremy Friedman
Magnit Championship
Outlyr
407-721-9752
jfriedman@outlyr.com