Golf’s Elite Gather in Sioux Falls! The Sanford International 2024 brings together PGA Tour Champions in a fight for dominance. With a 5% boost to the purse to last year’s prize of $2 million, now totaling $2.1 million, the competition is expected to reach new heights. The competition started on September 13 and will end on September 15th.

With a field of 78 talented and experienced players, every shot counts. Moreover, the likes of defending champion Steve Stricker, Ernie Els, and Bernhard Langer are leading the charge. The victor of the field will claim a significant $315,000, while the runner-up will receive $184,800. Notably, every player in the field will receive a minimum of $1,050, ensuring a valuable reward for their participation.

Here’s a breakdown of the prize money distribution for the 2024 Sanford International:

With a revised payout distribution, who will take home the coveted $315,000 champion’s prize? Only the future can tell. But for Steve Stricker, the stakes are higher than ever. With a historic feat within reach, can he outlast the competition and answer the call at the 2024 Sanford International?

Will Steve Stricker make history at the 2024 Sanford International?

Steve Stricker returns for his sixth appearance at the tournament. The 57-year-old has a history to remember at the Minnehaha Country Club. In 2018, at the inaugural of the Sanford International event, he came and won the event with a 4-stroke margin. This year, he set his foot on the course as the two-time defending champion. Consequently, if he grabs the trophy, he will become the first golfer to claim a PGA Tour Champions title three times in a row.

Stricker loves to play Sanford International and thinks highly of the course, and arrangements done; “I do enjoy it — they put on a great event here,” Stricker said. “The people come out to support it. It’s a little bit old-school golf you know reminds me of home a little bit you know, we’re not far from there, it’s a great spot, it’s a great town to keep going back to each and every year, and we enjoy our time here for sure.”

Now, as the tournament heats up, it seems Steve Stricker’s quest for a historic three-peat is off to a promising start. His opening score has him well-placed to make a push for the title, but he’ll need to stay focused with Billy Andrade. Andrade led the table with 7 under par, after round one play, 4 strokes ahead of the runner-up Stricker.

Moreover, Ernie Els is also basking for glory that’ll earn him his fourth Tour Championship title of the season. Meanwhile, Bernhard Langer, who finished second in the Ascension Charity Classic, last week is also lurking in the shadows, waiting for his chance to strike.

As the competition unfolds, the stakes will only rise. Will Stricker’s experience and determination prove enough to secure his third consecutive title, or will Els, Andrade, or Langer spoil his bid for history? Share what you think of in the comments section below.