Event is free to the public
LPGA, PGA players to appear at Spirit Charity Challenge
Oct 5, 2019, 6:31 am
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On Monday, Whispering Pines will host the inaugural Spirit Charity Challenge, featuring players from both the LPGA and PGA Tours.
There will be nine foursomes in a best ball format, with one woman and one man on each team. Each team will also have two amateurs to team up with the current and former pros to play for gold, silver and bronze medals.
The winning team will get $100,000 for the charity of their choice.
Several big names from the LPGA Tour will participate, including Stacy Lewis, Paula Creamer, Lorena Ochoa and Lexi Thompson.
Male players include Sam Saunders, Scottie Schefler, Ben Martin and Roberto Diaz.
Whispering Pines is at 1532 Whispering Pines Dr. in Trinity. The event is scheduled for Monday and is free for the public to watch. Gates open at 8 a.m. and start times are TBD.
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