FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17,2025
MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
VISIT SPRINGFIELD TO SPONSOR FREE ADMISSION
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.
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.