One of the five Major competitions on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule, the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, looks set to return to the picturesque Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This esteemed competition is in its 84th year and has returned to this location six times since 2012. It’s scheduled for May 23–26, 2024.
The 6,852-yard course has a par of 71. The tournament features a field of 156 players, which will then be cut after 36 holes. With a $3,500,000 total prize fund, the winner takes home $630,000. The reigning champion, Steve Stricker, will be returning to defend his crown. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch, the key storylines, and other essential details.
Where can one catch the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship?
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Golf fans who wish to catch the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship need not worry. There are multiple ways to watch the game from the comfort of your own home. Notably, NBC and the Golf Channel will televise the competition for fans who wish to watch the event. The coverage breaks out as follows:
Thursday: Watch the opening round on the Golf Channel – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Friday: Watch the second round on the Golf Channel – 1:00-4:00 p.m., same as on Thursday.
Saturday: 1:00-4:00 p.m., viewers may watch the third round thanks to NBC’s coverage.
Sunday: The final round will air on NBC – 4:00-6:00 p.m. and the Golf Channel – 3:00–4:00 p.m.
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Here is some more information about the championship.
Key storylines and more
This year’s tournament will have an additional layer of distinction because of six current members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, besides Steve Stricker returning as the defending champion in a challenging field. One to keep an eye on is Padraig Harrington, who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.
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Strong competitors include Paul Broadhurst, the 2018 winner, presently placed No. 3 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, and Stephen Ames, currently ranked No. 2. 62 is the lowest 18-hole score to surpass, having been accomplished twice, most recently by Rocco Mediate in the 2016 championship’s first round. The low 72-hole score is 265, which also has been achieved twice, most recently by Paul Broadhurst in 2018.
With top-notch golf play and captivating storylines, the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship looks to attract eyeballs. Regardless of your interest in golf, be sure to tune in and watch the entire live program. It’s an event you won’t want to miss, featuring legendary players competing in a historically significant setting. Let’s see who will take home the big prize.