PNC Championship 2024: 7 Notable Players Missing From Tournament Lineup
The 2024 PNC Championship will miss seven notable teams who have previously competed in this prestigious parent-child tournament. Here's why they won't be participating this year:
Justin and Mike Thomas
- 2020 PNC Championship winners
- Participated every year since 2020
- Known for their friendly rivalry with Team Woods
- Reason for absence unclear
Jordan and Shawn Spieth
- Made debut in 2022, finishing T8
- Jordan recovering from wrist surgery
- Planning return to competition in 2025
Henrik and Karl Stenson
- Single appearance in 2021 (T8 finish)
- Cannot participate due to Henrik's LIV Golf membership
- Tournament is PGA Tour-sanctioned
Jim and Tanner Furyk
- First absence in seven years since 2018 debut
- Best finish: T9 in debut year
- Jim's last competition was October 2023
Bubba and Caleb Watson
- Appeared in 2020 and 2021
- Ineligible due to LIV Golf membership
- Expressed desire to return to tournament
Tom and Michael Watson
- Missing second consecutive year
- Eight-time major winner retired in 2019
- Best finish: T13 in retirement year
Rich and Michael Beem
- Featured in 2022 (T10 finish)
- 2002 PGA Championship winner
- Single appearance in tournament
The PNC Championship requires participants to have won either a Major Championship or Players Championship. The 2024 event will feature 20 teams competing at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando on December 21-22.