Nashville, TN (September 1, 2020)….Country Music Fans will be delighted to see a familiar face teeing off at this year’s Sanford International PGA Tour Champions Tournament September 7-13 when country star Colt Ford hits the links alongside many of golf’s legendary players at this prestigious tournament. Ford’s appearance in the tournament marks the first time an entertainer has received a sponsor exemption for the tour event. The event, presented by Cambria and held at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be televised globally on the Golf Channel and internationally on GOLFTV.com.
Ford, a former golf professional, has been a frequent competitor on various golf tours. In 2019, he was the overall winner for the second time in three years in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Million Dollar Hole-in-One For Charity earning $100,000 for his charity of choice.
"I’m so excited to have the chance to compete against some of the all-time greats in golf, as well as so many guys I have grown up playing with," said Ford. "It is such an amazing opportunity for me, and I can’t wait to play alongside the best of the best!"
“Colt is a talented golfer who will be a fan-favorite during the week,” said Josh Brewster, tournament director. “He’s a great entertainer, but when he steps on the golf course, he expects to play well and shoot a good number.”
The Georgia native has sold more than three million albums, attracting millions of followers on social media and hitting one billion-plus streams. The country artist's discography spans collaborations with everyone from Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Charlie Daniels and Eric Church to members of No Doubt, Lit and Lady A. He co-wrote Jason Aldean’s No. 1 hit “Dirt Road Anthem” and Brantley Gilbert’s No. 1 hit “Country Must Be Country Wide." Ford's most recent album released in late 2019 is entitled "We The People." Visit ColtFord.com for more information.
Tickets to the Sanford International are on sale now. Patrons may purchase tickets at sanfordinternational.com or by phone at 877-748-3376. Kids 15 and under are FREE with a paid adult.
ABOUT THE SANFORD INTERNATIONAL
The Sanford International Presented by Cambria, a PGA TOUR Champions event contested in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be played at Minnehaha Country Club the week of September 7-13, featuring a $1.8 million purse. A five-year agreement is in place through 2022. In its third year, the Sanford International will continue to focus on charitable giving and making a lasting impact in Sioux Falls. These organizations are supported through the proceeds of the tournament and via direct donations to participating charities. For more information about the tournament, please visit sanfordinternational.com. You can also follow the tournament on social media via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
ABOUT PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. All events are televised in the United States, with most receiving complete coverage on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Internationally, telecasts air in excess of 170 countries and territories, reaching more than 340 million potential households, and distributed in 15+ markets via GOLFTV. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, at facebook.com/PGATOURChampions, on Twitter @ChampionsTour and on Instagram @pgatourchampions.
