Ernie Els inadvertently broke the news in June that the American Family Insurance Championship would move to a team format in 2025, when the golf tournament would be held at TPC Wisconsin, which he co-designed with Steve Stricker. .
The tournament confirmed the change on Monday.
Stricker’s PGA Tour Champions event will still be a three-day tournament, but with partners playing together. This is the first time this format will be part of a Champions Tour event.
It will be held in Madison from June 6th to 8th.
“This is also an ideal time to try a new format, as this tournament moves to a new course in 2025,” Stricker said in a statement. It was an honor to play and captain both the Presidents Cup and the Ryder Cup, which showcase the excitement that team golf brings. This format adds a level of intrigue and competition to the game. ”
Friday and Sunday rounds will be team best ball. That is, each player plays his or her own ball, but the player with the lowest score on that hole counts.
Saturday’s round will be played as a team scramble, with each player hitting a tee shot and then teams choosing the best drive to play. Both golfers play until the hole is completed.
How are teams selected?
The 76 players are divided into 38 teams of two players each. The top 38 players choose their partners. Els said he would select Tim Herron if Herron plays.
The event has a prize pool of $3 million, with the winning team splitting $600,000.
