How cool is this, hosting a family-friendly tournament just a 9-iron away from Christmas? Let alone playing it in Orlando, Fl., with Disney, Universal, Sea World, and multiple Water Parks and other attractions to satisfy the average family’s thirst for excitement and entertainment. It’s certainly at the top of the list for most golfers who are lucky enough to qualify for an invitation. Its rivals are going to the two season-opening events on the PGA Tour in Hawaii in January.
Just ask living legend and Hall of Famer Lee Trevino, whose 27 consecutive PNC Father/Son Championships are unmatched. Trevino is 84 years old and still looks forward to making the trip back to the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club every year like clockwork.
Tiger and Charlie have recently been bit by the bug, this is their 4th straight year, and the duo looks forward to many, many, more. Tiger’s 48, with a birthday coming up in less than two weeks, and Charlie is only 14.
Defending Champs Vijay and Qass Singh couldn’t catch that lightning in a bottle again this year, but look forward to returning next year and giving it another go. Qass is now 33 years old and has been playing in this event since he was 13. 20 years straight. That speaks volumes.
Hall of Famer Annika Sorestam’s 12-year-old son Will McGee, youngest in the field, is enjoying the time of his life, playing alongside his famous mother. This is his second year.
Christmas came a tidbit early this year for legendary golfer Bernard Langer and his son Jason, as they found the winner’s circle after the smoke cleared. The Langers enjoyed their third time winning this favorite event. The weather turned out much better than projected, so all was great, in the sunshine state.
Congratulations to the Langers on their victory. Merry Christmas and continued health. See you next year.
