PNC Championship Format: 36-hole Scramble Tournament Featuring Major Champions and Family Members
The PNC Championship is a 36-hole tournament where Major and Players Championship winners partner with family members in a unique scramble format competition. Here's everything you need to know about the format:
Key Format Details:
- Two-day tournament (Saturday and Sunday)
- 36-hole scramble play
- Teams of two (pro golfer + family member)
- Each player hits their shot, best ball is selected for next shot
- Process continues until the ball is holed
- No handicaps applied
Golfer mid-swing on golf course
Tee Box Arrangements:
- PGA Tour pros: Back tees
- LPGA/PGA Tour Champions: Forward tees
- Seniors/Amateurs: Further forward tees (based on age/ability)
Two golfers putting on course
Tournament Details:
- Location: Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Florida
- Purse: $1,000,000 ($200,000 winner's share)
- Defending champions: Bernhard and Jason Langer (-25)
- Notable record: Davis Love III and Dru Love shot a 16-under-par 56 (2018)
- Recent highlight: Tiger and Charlie Woods' 11 consecutive birdies (2021)
The format promotes low scoring and family competition, making it one of golf's most popular year-end events. Teams with elite amateur or college player family members often have a natural advantage in the competition.