Some big names are headed to Calgary's Rogers Charity Classic.
Major champions Vijay Singh, Darren Clarke, David Duval and David Toms committed to the field for the PGA Tour Champions event, which runs from Aug. 11-17 at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club.
The quartet joins Canadians Mike Weir and Stephen Ames in the 78-man field set to compete in the 54-hole tournament and a $2.5-million purse.
“Each one of these exceptional ball strikers, who have all shown they can deliver on the biggest stage, are great additions to what is shaping up to be another strong field,” said executive director Sean Van Kesteren.
“These four continue to be amongst the best players each year on the PGA Tour Champions. They have shown they are still very competitive, and I know they will be ready to duel it out in Calgary.”
The PGA Tour Champions is a men's golf circuit open only to those 50 or older.
Singh, 62, won the 2000 Masters to go along with a pair of PGA Championship titles in 1998 and 2004. His 34 career PGA Tour wins have him fifth on the career money list (over $71 million) and he's added five wins on the Champions tour.
The Fijian also won the 2004 Canadian Open, beating Weir in a playoff.
“I have fond memories of playing in Canada,” he said. “The fans share my passion for the game and have always treated me with great respect. I am excited to have the opportunity to try and win another title in Canada this August.”
Northern Ireland's Clarke, 56, counts the 2011 British Open among three career PGA Tour wins.
Duval, the former World No. 1, will arrive in Calgary for the third time as he seeks his first Champions Tour win. His 2001 British Open victory marked the final of 11 wins on tour.
Toms, 58, claimed the 2011 PGA Championship title and has won four times on the senior circuit.
The tournament has raised more than $130 million since inception and helps thousands of Alberta youth annually through support to youth-based charities, it said in a release.
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