Minnehaha Country Club to host Sanford Int’l through 2024
Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Media Relations
605-366-4323 / paul.heinert@sanfordhealth.com
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., June 23, 2021 – The Sanford International and Minnehaha Country Club announce today that the Board of Directors at Minnehaha Country Club and its membership have agreed to continue hosting the Sanford International at Minnehaha Country Club through 2024.
“The Sanford International is grateful for today’s decision made by the Board of Directors and Membership of Minnehaha Country Club in agreeing to be the host venue for the Sanford International through 2024,” said Josh Brewster, tournament director of the Sanford International. “Being the host of an event of this magnitude is no small task, and we sincerely appreciate the membership’s willingness and sacrifice in allowing us to host the event at their home. There is no better host venue in this region than Minnehaha Country Club and with their support, we will continue to make this a premier event on the PGA TOUR Champions.”
“This decision has not been made lightly, nor without great thought and commitment to the process,” said Bret Coad, Chief Operating Officer of Minnehaha Country Club. “We thank our members for their thoughtful input and support in sharing our beautiful golf course with the Sanford International Tournament. We look forward to strengthening our relationships with the Tournament, the Tour and the many dedicated sponsors, and we are proud to host this incredible event for our community.”
“This decision is a big step forward in the process and provides us the latitude to pursue an extension with the PGA TOUR Champions,” said Micah Aberson, executive vice president of Sanford Health. “Sanford Health is proud to be the title sponsor of this event that provides an incredible economic and charitable impact on our community.”
Tickets to Sanford International Presented by Cambria are now on sale. Patrons may purchase tickets at sanfordinternational.com or by phone at 877-748-3376. Tickets start at $20.
Volunteer registration for the 2021 Sanford International is now open. More than 1,200 volunteers are needed for the week of events. Volunteers can choose from more than 20 different committees. Visit sanfordinternational.com/volunteer/ for information.
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 13-19, featuring a $1.8 million purse. A five-year agreement is in place through 2022. In its fourth 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.
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