The best players in senior golf return to Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan Memorial Day Weekend

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (Nov. 20, 2023) – The PGA of America is thrilled to announce that today, tickets for the 84th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores are officially available for purchase. The Championship, one of the most historic and prestigious events in senior golf, is returning to Benton Harbor, Michigan May 23-26, 2024, bringing a variety of family-friendly experiences throughout the entire weekend. 

“We couldn’t be more excited to return home to Harbor Shores for the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship,” said Championship Director Brandon Haney. “The Southwest Michigan community takes pride in this event and helps ensure it’s a huge success. We expect tickets to sell quickly, and we can’t wait to host fans from across the globe once again next year.”

An Event That Is More Than Just Cooking and Golf

In 2011, KitchenAid first launched its partnership with the PGA of America through this major Championship in an effort to bring growth and attention to the company’s hometown in Southwest Michigan. And it was wildly successful. Since the private-public partnership among Harbor Shores, KitchenAid and the PGA of America was launched, the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship returns home to Harbor Shores every other year, bringing jobs, tourism and international media attention to the area.

“Since 2011, the Southwest Michigan community has more than embraced the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Our community and the volunteers have turned this Championship into an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend tradition each time it returns to Harbor Shores,” said Pamela Klyn, general chair of the championship and executive vice president, corporate relations and sustainability, Whirlpool Corporation. “We have big plans for the 2024 Championship and we can’t wait to bring this event to life for our local community, our employees and the fans.”

A Family Affair

Those who have attended the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in the past know that this event is about more than golf. It is an experience for the whole family. In 2024, the Championship will bring back Kids Day, a time for kids to get inside the ropes, compete for prizes in the KitchenAid Fairway Club, have fun outdoors and much more. 

For those who come to town for the craft beer and wine scene in Michigan, the Makers Trail 19th Hole Pavilion will be available as an upgraded ticket and will feature Southwest Michigan’s best wineries, breweries and distilleries. More information about the on-site experiences will be announced at a later date. 

Get Your Tickets Now

Tickets for the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship start at just $30 with various upgrades and discounts available:

• Any Day “Flex” Ticket: $30
• Ultimate Golf Round Add-On: $180
• Any Day Flex 4-Pack (10 percent discount for four or more): $110 ($27.50 each)
• Thursday or Friday Makers Trail 19th Hole Ticket (includes access to an upgraded pavilion behind hole #17 that features Southwest Michigan wine, beer, spirits and cider): $70
• Saturday or Sunday Makers Trail 19th Hole Ticket (includes access to an upgraded pavilion behind hole #17 that features Southwest Michigan wine, beer, spirits and cider): $75
• Ultimate Golf Foursome (includes the Flex 4-pack plus a foursome of golf at Harbor Shores): $736
  

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.srpgachampionship.com/tickets. The PGA of America will again offer free access to young fans ages 15 and under. Each ticketed adult may bring up to four juniors under the age of 15 onto the Championship grounds at Harbor Shores for free each day; no registration for juniors is necessary.

All Active Duty, Military Retirees, Active Reserve, National Guard, Department of Defense civilians and an accompanying guest will be admitted free of charge to the Championship as part of the PGA of America’s commitment to military initiatives and remembering the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. 

The daily schedule for the 84th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship is listed below. Additional media opportunities and fan experiences will be announced at a later date. 

• Tuesday, May 21: Official Championship Pro-Am/practice rounds
• Wednesday, May 22: Practice round
• Thursday, May 23 – Sunday, May 26: Championship rounds

Limited Volunteer Opportunities Remain

The PGA of America is still accepting applicants for the Marshal, Leaderboard and Tee Refreshment committees. Get an inside-the-ropes experience by being a Marshal. Keep players and spectators up to date on the top 10 leaders by posting scores on the large boards across the course. Or, keep coolers and snack trays filled and iced on each of the Tee boxes. Volunteers are an integral part of this prestigious Championship. Visit the volunteer website and sign up now before these spots are filled up!

For more information on the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, visit https://www.srpgachampionship.com/2024. 

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ABOUT THE KITCHENAID SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship was born in 1937 on the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club. Since then, famed champions such as Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, Raymond Floyd and Colin Montgomerie have hoisted the Alfred S. Bourne Trophy. This Championship is the oldest of the five major championships in men's senior golf, is administered by the PGA of America and is recognized as a major championship by both PGA Tour Champions and the European Senior Tour. The lower age limit is 50, which is the standard limit for men's senior professional golf tournaments. Winners gain entry into the next PGA Championship. KitchenAid has been the lead tournament sponsor since 2011, bringing the Championship to Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan every other year. To learn more, follow the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship on Instagram, X or Facebook, or visit https://www.srpgachampionship.com/. 

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