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Golf fans, football fans—this one’s for both of you. Something exciting is swinging into action this weekend, and it’s not your typical golf tournament. The James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational is making its debut from April 4–6, 2025, at The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Florida—and trust us, you’ll want to tune in. The golfers will be eyeing the $2.2 million purse.

Whether you’re tuning in for the veteran golf pros or to see NFL Hall of Famers take a swing, here’s everything you need to know about watching the action live.

The whole tournament will be aired live on Golf Channel, so you can enjoy every tee shot and touchdown-worthy moment from the comfort of your couch. Mark your calendars for these key viewing times (all times in Eastern Time):

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  • Friday, April 4: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Golf Channel)
  • Saturday, April 5: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Golf Channel)
  • Sunday, April 6: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Golf Channel)

If you’re watching from outside the U.S., you can stream it using platforms like FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling TV—just make sure you have access to Golf Channel. Now, what makes this event different from any other PGA TOUR Champions tournament?

Well, for starters—it’s brand new. It’s also the only new tournament added to the 2025 Champions schedule, and it marks Boca Raton’s return to the tour after more than a year. This tournament features 78 PGA TOUR Champions players competing in a traditional 54-hole stroke play format. Meanwhile, 26 Pro Football Hall of Famers will join the mix for a two-man Best Ball event during the first two rounds on Friday and Saturday. So yes, you’ll get to see your favorite golfers and NFL legends on the same course.

Who are teeing off at the 2025 James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational?

On the golf side, World Golf Hall of Famers Retief Goosen, Colin Montgomerie, and Vijay Singh will tee it up, along with fan favorites John Daly, David Duval, Miguel Angel Jiménez, and Jerry Kelly. The football roster is just as impressive, featuring Hall of Famers like Jerome Bettis, Marshall Faulk, Calvin Johnson, Ed Reed, Warren Sapp, and Lawrence Taylor.

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And if you’ve been a fan of Boca Raton events in the past, you’ll be happy to see former winners like Darren Clarke (2020), Scott McCarron (2017), Paul Goydos (2015), Corey Pavin (2012), and Tom Lehman (2011) back in action.

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This tournament isn’t just about competition—it’s about fun, legacy, and a rare crossover between two of America’s most loved sports. You get the skill and strategy of golf, combined with the larger-than-life personalities of football legends.

 

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Whether you’re a hardcore golf follower, a football fanatic, or someone looking for a fresh sports experience this weekend, the James Hardie Invitational is the event to check out. So grab your snacks, settle in, and catch all the action live on Golf Channel, because this is one sporting mash-up you don’t want to miss.

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