The Champions Tour returns to TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth next month for the seventh Mitsubishi Electric Classic, and there’s little question who has been the tournament’s leading man in its relatively brief history. Germany’s Bernhard Langer won the first Champions Tour event at Sugarloaf in 2013, and has finished second in four of the five tournaments since, placing 11th in … [Read more...]
Defending Champion Woody Austin Joins Fan Favorite John Daly and Reigning U.S. Senior Open Champion
GWINNETT – METRO ATLANTA – Officials of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic announced today that the tournament has accepted commitments from defending champion Woody Austin, major championship winner and fan favorite John Daly, and reigning U.S. Senior Open champion Gene Sauers. The 2017 Mitsubishi Electric Classic is scheduled for April 10-16 at TPC Sugarloaf. Austin, 53, is … [Read more...]
Woody Austin takes Mitsubishi Electric Classic playoff over Short
After grinding his way to four wins in his 20-year PGA Tour career, Woody Austin had mixed feelings about turning 50 and joining the Champions Tour. Austin scored his final victory at the age of 49 in 2013, extending his PGA Tour career for a few years while delaying his decision to join the Champions Tour full time. Playing part time on the Champions Tour the last two … [Read more...]