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Retief Goosen, Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els among 10 golfers to watch in 2025 Galleri Classic
Retief Goosen won on the PGA Tour Champions last year with a steady performance in uncharacteristic wind and rain at the Galleri Classic. Bernhard Langer amazed people perhaps even more by returning to play on the tour last year just three months after rupturing an Achilles tendon in February of 2024. David Toms will forever hold the distinction of winning the firstGalleri Classic title, taking the 2023 tournament with a winning score of 16-under par that was four shots better than the field. Fred Couples plays at the whim of his famously balky back, but no one in the field knows the Dinah Shore Tournament Course like Couples, who played for years when he was a full-time resident of the Coachella Valley. Justin Leonard was known for his British Open victory in 1997, but he wanted to concentrate on the regular tour for one year before turning 50 last year. He’s a four-time major winner and a World Golf Hall of Famer, the Big Easy is one of the Pga Tour Champions’ most recognizable players.
Whether the player is a major championship winner from their days playing on the regular PGA Tour or they are a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame or both, familiar names with strong golf accomplishments are scattered throughout the 78-player field for the PGA Tour Champions event at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage.
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Here are 10 players to follow during the third annual Galleri Classic this week:
Retief Goosen
For the first time in two years, Goosen won on the PGA Tour Champions last year with a steady performance in uncharacteristic wind and rain at the Galleri Classic last March. Still possessing a smooth putting stroke, the South African had a steady year after winning the Galleri. A repeat victory is possible, as long as he can find greens in regulation.
Retief Goosen talks about his round after winning the Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., March 31, 2024.
Bernhard Langer
The all-time winner on the PGA Tour Champions with 47 victories, Langer amazed people perhaps even more by returning to play on the tour last year just three months after rupturing an Achilles tendon in February of 2024. Later in the year, he won again, and he certainly has to be among the contenders every time he tees up. He also played on this golf course in 1976 in the World Club for Germany.
Bernhard Langer current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Ernie Els
A four-time major winner and a World Golf Hall of Famer, the Big Easy is one of the PGA Tour Champions’ most recognizable players. A 19-time winner on the regular tour, Els earned his seventh senior tour victory to start the 2025 season and has continued to play well. Expect that to continue at the Galleri Classic.
Ernie Els current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Because he’s seen as a character on the tour, smoking cigars and warming up with a routine that has gone viral, Jimenez probably doesn’t get the recognition he deserves for his fine play. But he won 21 times on the DP World Tour and has 15 career PGA Tour Champions victories, including two of the first five events on tour this year. He’s a constant threat to win.
Miguel Angel Jiménez current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
David Toms
Toms will forever hold the distinction of winning the first Galleri Classic title, taking the 2023 tournament with a winning score of 16-under par that was four shots better than the field. Another major champion winner on the regular tour at the 2001 PGA Championship for one of his 13 tour wins, Toms has four PGA Tour Champions victories. And he knows how to win at Mission Hills Country Club.
David Toms current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Steven Alker
Twice in the last three seasons, Alker has won the Charles Schwab Cup on the PGA Tour Champions. That’s how good and how consistent Alker has been since making a name for himself after years of being a journeyman in golf. Alker already has a win on tour this year, and he’s finished second at the Galleri Classic each of the last two years.
Steven Alker current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Fred Couples
Still one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour Champions, Couples plays at the whim of his famously balky back. But no one in the field knows the Dinah Shore Tournament Course like Couples, who played the course for years when he was a full-time resident of the Coachella Valley. If he can swing, he can contend.
Fred Couples current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
Stewart Cink
Cink turned 50 before last year’s Galleri Classic, but he wanted to concentrate on the regular tour for one more year. An eight-time PGA Tour winner and also the 2009 British Open champion, Cink is focusing on the PGA Tour Champions this year and will likely be a threat in numerous tournaments,
Stewart Cink current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Unspecified)
Justin Leonard
On the regular tour, Leonard was known for his 1997 British Open victory, his Ryder Cup heroics and his 1995 victory in The American Express. Now 52, Leonard finally has his first PGA Tour Champions victory at this year’s Chubb Classic. Will one win lead to another and another for Leonard?
Justin Leonard current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Vijay Singh
One of the most accomplished golfers on the PGA Tour and one of the rare golfers to take over the No. 1 ranking while Tiger Woods was in his prime, Singh won 34 times with two majors on the regular tour and has five senior victories. A long hitter, Singh’s game seems to fit perfectly for the Dinah Shore Tournament Course, particularly the par-5s.
Vijay Singh current official PGA TOUR headshot. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Ernie Els hits out of a greenside bunker on the first hole during the first round of the Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., March 29, 2024.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Galleri Classic: Retief Goosen, Bernard Langer, Fred Couples, Ernie Els
How to Watch Chubb Classic 2025: TV Schedule, Live Streaming & More
The 2025 Chubb Classic will be held at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida. The tournament will feature a field of 78 players competing in a 54-hole championship for a share of the $1.8 million purse. Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els, Stephen Ames and Steve Stricker will all be taking part. The Golf Channel will be broadcasting all three rounds, so you can catch all the action from the comfort of your own home. If you are more of a live streamer, we regret to inform you that there is no information available now for this year’s tournament. The 25th edition of the tournament will take place from February 14-16.
Missing out on the Chubb Classic in person? No problem. You can still catch all the action from the comfort of your own home, thanks to the Golf Channel. They’ll be broadcasting all three days of the tournament, so you won’t miss a thing. Just grab some snacks, get cozy on the couch, and enjoy some great golf.
The broadcast schedule is pretty straightforward. Friday’s first round is from noon to 3 p.m., and Saturday’s second round and Sunday’s final round are both on from 3 to 5:30 p.m. ET. Just mark your calendar and you’re all set. The Chubb Classic is always a fun event, and this year should be just as good.
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Golfing legends take the stage at the 2025 Chubb Classic preview
The 2025 Chubb Classic is shaping up to be an absolute must-watch, with some of the biggest names in golf set to tee off. Bernhard Langer, the most successful golfer in PGA Tour Champions history, is looking to extend his record and claim his sixth Chubb Classic title after recently dissing Scottie Scheffler. He’ll be joined by fellow World Golf Hall-of-Famer Ernie Els, defending tournament champion Stephen Ames, and 2021 champ Steve Stricker. With their combined wealth of experience, impressive track records, and passion for the game, this tournament promises to be a thrilling ride for golf enthusiasts.
These golfing legends have some serious credentials. Langer’s incredible career has seen him rack up 47 Champions victories, while Els has notched up 79 professional wins worldwide, including seven Champions victories. Ames, meanwhile, is fresh from his rain-shortened Chubb Classic win in 2024, and Stricker has an impressive 41 professional wins under his belt. With these golfing greats going head-to-head, the 2025 Chubb Classic is not to be missed! The tournament will feature a field of 78 players competing in a 54-hole championship for a share of the $1.8 million purse. And with the Golf Channel broadcasting all three rounds, you can catch all the action from the comfort of your own home.
Principal Charity Classic: Steve Stricker and others to watch in PGA Champions Tour event
The Principal Charity Classic kicks off Friday at the Wakonda Club in Des Moines. This year’s field includes nine former champions, including defending champion Jerry Kelly. Five World Golf Hall of Famers and several fan favorites also highlight the golfers competing this year. The tournament runs from Friday through Sunday. The winner of the tournament will be crowned at the end of the three-day event on Sunday. It is the only PGA Tour Champions event held in Iowa this year, and it’s the first time it’s been held in the U.S. since the PGA Championship in 1998. The event is one of the four PGA Champions tournaments that take place in the United States each year. It’s the only one of its kind in the world, with the other two being in England and Canada. It takes place over three days in the middle of the week at a private country club in Iowa. The prize money for the 2023 event is $1.5 million, with $1 million going to the winner.
This year’s field includes nine former champions at the Wakonda Club, including defending champion Jerry Kelly and three-time winner Jay Haas. Five World Golf Hall of Famers and several fan favorites also highlight the golfers competing this year in Des Moines.
From Fred Couples to Steve Sticker, here are some of the golfers to keep an eye on at the Principal Charity Classic this weekend.
Stephen Ames
Ames won the Principal Charity Classic in 2021 and finished in a four-way tie for 12th in 2022. He is currently fourth on the PGA Tour Champions leaderboard, but the third-highest-ranked player heading into the tournament, with Steve Alker not competing in Des Moines.
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Friday tee time: 11:30 a.m. (No. 1 tee)
Notah Begay III
This is Begay’s first appearance in the Principal Charity Classic. One of the only Native American golfers to have played in the PGA Tour, the 50-year-old professional returned to playing with the PGA Tour Champions. He is a top-100 player in the Schwab Cup rankings.
Friday tee time: 11:30 a.m. (No. 10 tee)
Fred Couples
A World Golf Hall of Famer and former World No. 1 will make another appearance in Des Moines. A fixture in pro golf for over four decades, Couples has finished in the top-10 twice this season — eighth in the Chubb Classic and tenth in the Galleri Classic.
Friday tee time: 11:20 a.m. (No. 1 tee)
Ernie Els
Another World Golf Hall of Famer and former World No. 1 with four major championships and more than 70 career victories under his belt. He doesn’t seem to be slowing down, as Els is sixth in the Schwab Cup rankings.
Friday tee time: 11:10 a.m. (No. 1 tee)
Judd Gibb
Iowa golf fans, this is the player to root for this weekend. The Fort Dodge native was a four-year letter winner at Iowa State and a five-time Iowa PGA Player of the Year.
Friday tee time: 9:50 a.m. (No. 1 tee)
Miguel Angel Jiménez
Ever the fan favorite, Jiménez returns to Des Moines as the fifth-best player in the PGA Tour Champions leaderboard. He finished in the top-35 in last year’s event.
Friday tee time: 11:10 a.m. (No. 1 tee)
Jerry Kelly
Kelly returns to the Wakonda Club as the reigning Principal Charity Classic champion, after beating Kirk Triplett in a playoff last season. He is currently 12th on the PGA Tour Champions leaderboard.
Friday tee time: 11:30 a.m. (No. 1 tee)
Steve Stricker
Stricker is on an absolute roll right now. He sits at No. 1 in the Schwab Cup rankings after a 2023 season that includes three wins and three runner-up finishes. Stricker has already won over $2 million this season with wins in the Mitsubishi Electric Championship, Regions Tradition and the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.
Friday tee time: 11:20 a.m. (No. 1 tee)
David Toms
Toms is No. 2 in the rankings behind Stricker. He won the Cologuard Classic and the Galleri Classic and has collected winnings of over $1 million this season alone.
Friday tee time: 11:20 a.m. (No. 1 tee)
Kirk Triplett
Triplett may sit at No. 53 in the Schwab Cup rankings, but he isn’t a player to count out. He finished in the top-10 in the Mitsubishi Electric Classic and was the runner-up in the Principal Charity Classic last year. Only Kelly and the playoff stood between Triplett and a win.
Friday tee time: 10:50 a.m. (No. 10 tee)
Full field at the 2023 Principal Charity Classic
Robert Allenby
Stephen Ames
Billy Andrade
Stuart Appleby
Woody Austin
Notah Begay III
Shane Bertsch
Kris Blanks
Jason Bohn
Paul Broadhurst
Mark Calcavecchia
Alex Cejka
Russ Cochran
Brian Cooper
Fred Couples
Marco Dawson
Glen Day
Chris DiMarco
Ken Duke
Scott Dunlap
Joe Durant
David Duval
Ernie Els
Bob Estes
Steve Flesch
David Frost
Fred Funk
Jim Furyk
Brian Gay
Paul Goydos
Richard Green
Jay Haas
Mark Hensby
Tim Herron
John Huston
Thongchai Jaidee
Lee Janzen
Miguel Angel Jiménez
Robert Karlsson
Jerry Kelly
Rob Labritz
Bernhard Langer
Tom Lehman
Jeff Maggert
Billy Mayfair
Scott McCarron
David McKenzie
Rocco Mediate
Colin Montgomerie
Timothy O’Neal
Rod Pampling
Scott Parel
Tom Pernice Jr.
Kenny Perry
Tim Petrovic
Dicky Pride
Brett Quigley
Fran Quinn
John Senden
Wes Short Jr.
Vijay Singh
Jeff Sluman
Paul Stankowski
Steve Stricker
Kevin Sutherland
Ken Tanigawa
Mario Tiziani
Esteban Toledo
David Toms
Kirk Triplett
Scott Verplank
Duffy Waldorf
Mike Weir
Willie Wood
Y.E. Yang
Alyssa Hertel is the college sports recruiting reporter for the Des Moines Register. Contact Alyssa at ahertel@dmreg.com or on Twitter @AlyssaHertel.
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