FRENCH LICK, Ind. – French Lick
Resort, one of the Midwest’s historic sports destinations long before it was
recognized as home to a legendary basketball player, will attract its share of
golf legends in the spring of 2015 as the site of the 76th Senior
PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid.
French Lick Resort’s Pete Dye
Course, which opened in 2009, will be the site of the most historic and
prestigious event in senior golf, May 21-24, 2015. The Senior PGA Championship
becomes the fourth major championship hosted by the resort, following the 1924
PGA Championship, played on the Donald Ross Course, won by Walter Hagen whose
triumph began a remarkable four-year PGA winning streak. The French Lick Resort
also hosted the 1959 and ’60 LPGA Championships. French Lick’s Pete Dye Course
also hosted the 2010 PGA Professional National Championship.
The Senior PGA Championship
presented by KitchenAid marks its first visit to Indiana, with an international
156-member field competing on the par-72, 7,400-yard Pete Dye Course, designed
by its legendary namesake.
“The Senior PGA Championship
presented by KitchenAid has demonstrated its ability to attract and establish a
tradition of bringing this premier event to many of the premier courses in the
country,” said PGA of America President Ted Bishop. “It is exciting to have the
opportunity to bring the Championship to French Lick, which most recognize as
the hometown of basketball legend Larry Bird, but also became a site of golf
history when Walter Hagen, one of our Association founders, enhanced his legendary
career. The connection is now alive again in 2015 when the finest senior
professionals in the world, including some of legendary status, compete for the
Alfred S. Bourne trophy in Indiana.”
“On behalf of all the
dedicated Cook employees from around the world and the fine residents of
Southern Indiana, we are pleased to once again be partnering with The PGA of
America and bringing the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid to
French Lick Resort,” said Steve Ferguson, Chairman of the Board for the
Cook Group. “Our resort is enthusiastic and energized to again serve as
the host site for championship golf, and to help The PGA stage the most
historic and prestigious championship in senior golf. We are looking forward to
a long successful relationship with two great organizations The PGA of America
and KitchenAid.”
Corporate Hospitality packages,
Tickets sales and volunteer opportunities will begin this fall for the 76th
Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid,
“French Lick is a quality venue, with a
historic past and a premium experience, just like The PGA of America and our
KitchenAid brand. We look forward to working with them and hosting our
customers with their first class hospitality”, said Jeff Fettig, Chairman and
CEO of Whirlpool Corporation.
About
The PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, The
PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: toestablish and elevate
the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the
game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf
profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and
research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their
performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in
the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and
delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of
America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more
golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The
PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.
About KitchenAid
Since the introduction of its
legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has
built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products
designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential
for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from
countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine
cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand’s partnership with Susan G.
Komen for the Cure®, is now in its eleventh year and has raised over
$8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose
KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand, visit www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAidhttp://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
About
French Lick Resort
French Lick Resort is a $581
million restoration and development project including West Baden Springs Hotel,
French Lick Springs Hotel and French Lick Casino. This Southern Indiana resort
destination features 686 guest rooms and suites; a 51,000 square-foot casino;
63-holes of golf, including the Donald Ross Course and the Pete Dye Course; two
full-service spas, meeting and event space, and an array of entertainment
options. This historic resort has also hosted other golf events including the
PGA Professional National Championship (2010), the Big Ten Conference Men’s and
Women’s Championships (2012-2014), LPGA Legends Championship (2013-2015), and
USGA Men’s State Team Championships (2014). For more information, visit www.frenchlick.com