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| Thursday Dec 18, 2025 |
Three things to know about the PNC Championship, Dec. 20-21 at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
▪️ Hall of Famer Lee Trevino will make his 28th appearance, the only player to play in each edition of the event that debuted in 1995.
▪️ Two-time defending champion Bernhard Langer returns, along with his son Jason. Last year’s victory was Langer’s sixth PNC Championship title (2005, 2006, 2014, 2019, 2023, 2024), passing Raymond Floyd (5) for the most wins all-time.
▪️ The field features 20 teams, including the debut of 2019 U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland, who will play with his father, Dan.
POLL
▪️ How often do you expect to play golf between Christmas and New Year's Day (including those two days)? | Vote
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
▪️ What golf resolutions do you have for 2026?
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PGA Tour Champions: PNC Championship
Site: Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Florida.
Television [ET]: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. (Peacock), 2:30-6 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Peacock), 1:30-4:30 p.m. (NBC).
European Tour / Sunshine Tour: Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open
Site: Heritage La Reserve Golf Links, Bel Ombre, Mauritius.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 3:30-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 1-6 a.m. (Golf Channel).
JANUARY
19-21: Golf Business Conference, Orlando, Florida | Info
20-22: BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition, Harrogate, England | Info
20-23: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
FEBRUARY
17-21: Club Management Association of America World Conference and Club Business Expo, Anaheim, California | Info
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