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The challenge takes place December 17-20 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club®, Orlando.
PNC Father/Son Challenge
Celebrating Family through Golf
Every December, this tournament brings together the legends of golf with their children in a unique, championship event that celebrates families and relationships, and also helps others in need.
Champions in Play
Meet the teams competing in this year's tournament.
About the Challenge
The PNC Championship continues to evolve since its beginning in 1995. Originally named the Father/Son Challenge, it was created by the International Management Group (IMG) to provide an opportunity for professional golfers to play competitive golf alongside their sons. In the following years, the field had expanded to include daughters and grandchildren. The first Son/Father pairing was added in 2017 and in 2019, Annika Sorenstam became the first female professional to join the field, teaming up with her father. In 2020, the name was changed to PNC Championship to reflect the high level of competition and the field composition while still celebrating the family relationships that make this event unique.
Since 2012, PNC has been the presenting sponsor of the event. The sponsorship reflects the values of the groups involved and their focus on relationships, family and community.
Among the most unique events in golf, all professional participants must have won a Major tournament to be eligible to participate. Event highlights at the The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grand Lakes Resort in Orlando include 20 teams, a $1,085,000 purse and over 35 hours of national coverage on NBC and the Golf Channel.
This is a favorite event for the players because it allows them to have experiences with their families that they can’t get anywhere else.
I’ve seen clutch shots in majors and Ryder Cups, all over the place. For our family it doesn’t get much better than that one.
Bernhard Langer, on his son Jason’s shot to win the 2019 PNC Father/Son Challenge
Since 1995, the tournament has featured:
25
World Hall of Famers
628
Worldwide Wins
74
Major Championships
Hole in One: Making an Impact
Developing relationships and strengthening communities are part of PNC. This tournament raises awareness of PNC and creates opportunities to build relationships with the tournament organizations and our clients, family and friends. It’s also another way to give back to our communities.
Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation
PNC’s support of the tournament benefits the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation. Through their initiatives and financial support, Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation continues Arnold Palmer’s tradition of impactful philanthropy and community leadership.
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Salute Our Military
All military personnel are admitted to the challenge free of charge. The Patriot Pavilion is for veterans to enjoy food, drinks and to watch the tournament.
From children to veterans, the tournament partners help people in need:
$1,200,000
dollars donated since 2012 to the Arnold Palmer Hospital and
the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation
Our Customers Love a Good Challenge
Each year, PNC hosts regional golf tournaments for customers and family to get involved in the action. Winners play in December alongside the champions and their children.
Womens Business Development Through Golf
During tournament week, PNC hosts Business and Birdies®, a panel discussion with female business leaders on how golf can be leveraged to support women in the business community. PNC also aims to help women grow their businesses off the golf course.
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The Championship, at a Glance
Family Links us Together, The Game Keeps us Playing
Golf is a unique tradition and sport that can be shared throughout our lives, regardless of age. Here, PNC Family Challenge winners talk about their experience at the tournament.
Join the Conversation
@PNCchampionship is on Twitter!
Join us on Twitter and stay on top of real-time tournament commentary and statistics.
Teeing off on Facebook
Join us on Facebook for commentary and photos of the action, both on and off the golf course. Also, here you can learn more about other fun activities going on at the tournament.
Insights
Communities
PNC Partners Preserve Black History Across Our Communities
Institutions throughout our markets play a vital role in making untold stories of Black history accessible to the communities they serve.
4 min read
Communities
PNC Championship Delivers Much More than Golf
Charitable impact on Orlando’s children and families felt beyond the fairways.
3 min read
Employees
Living a Life Devoted to Serving Others
Meet PNC employee and Working Mother of the Year Award winner, Saima Shafiq.
3 min read
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