BLAINE, Minn. – Monday signals the beginning of the 3M Championship – the annual PGA Champions Tour stop in Blaine. Pro-Ams and practice rounds will take place Monday through Thursday, with the first round of Championship Play starting on Friday, and continuing on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday will also feature the Greats of Golf Challenge, which is a tournament within the tournament. Some of the golfers participating in the Greats Challenge are Fuzzy Zoeller, Lee Trevino, and Johnny Miller. Also this year, there will be a women’s team competing the Greats challenge featuring Annika Sorenstam, Nancy Lopez and Pat Bradley.
Once again this year, general admission to the entire tournament will be free. If you go, general parking is at the Anoka County Airport, at the Key Air entrance. Parking and shuttle service are both free.
If you’d like upgraded tickets or parking, those are available for purchase as well. Ticket packages range from clubhouse access, to a week of box seating on the 18th green, with complimentary food, beverage, and preferred parking.
Schedule of Events
Monday, July 29
1:00 pm Allianz Pro-Am. Teams of amateurs and pros compete for top honors.
Tuesday, July 30
9:00 am Practice Rounds.
12:00 pm Accenture Executive Women’s Pro-Am.
Wednesday, July 31
7:00 am Insight Pro-Am. Teams of amateurs and pros compete for top honors.
Thursday, August 1
7:00 am Insight Pro-Am. Teams of amateurs and pros compete for top honors
Friday, August 2 – Valspar Day
10:30 am First Round of Championship Play.
Saturday, August 3 – Century Link Day
7:30 am Second Round of Championship Play.
Greats of Golf Challenge. Presented by Post-It Brand Products.
Sunday, August 4 – Starkey Hearing Technologies Day
8:00 am Final Round of Championship Play.
