The PNC Championship is one of the most beloved events in the period of the year known as golf’s “silly season.”
It comes weeks after the intensity of the regular season on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour, while its family-oriented field offers the perfect opportunity for a more relaxed affair just a week before the holidays.
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As a result, there are some vast age differences between the competitors. The two youngest are 18-year-olds Hunter Hanneman, who is the stepson of Fred Couples, and Matt Kuchar’s son, Cameron.
Lee Trevino is the oldest player in the field, aged 86
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Largely because of the age disparity, but also taking factors into account such as LPGA members and players who have played less than 12 events, four tee boxes are in use at the tournament, ranging from 5,433 yards to 7,050 yards.
Here are all the players in the PNC Championship field, and which tee boxes they are playing from.
PNC Championship Tee Boxes
Gold – 7,050 yards
Trevor ImmelmanMatt KucharDru LoveGary Woodland
White – 6,620 yards
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Stewart CinkJohn DalyDavid DuvalJim FurykPadraig HarringtonJustin LeonardDavis Love IIIVijay SinghSteve StrickerReagan CinkJohn Daly IIBrady DuvalTanner FurykHunter HannemannPaddy HarringtonJacob ImmelmanCameron KucharJason LangerSean LehmanLuke LeonardShaun O’MearaGreg PriceQass SinghDaniel Trevino
Red – 6,166 yards
Fred CouplesNelly KordaBernhard LangerTom LehmanMark O’MearaNick PriceAnnika SorenstamPetr KordaWill McGeeIzzi StrickerBlue – 5,433 yardsHow Players Are Assigned Their Tees At The PNC Championship
At 7,050 yards, gold tees are the longest, and they’re reserved for professionals aged under 50.
The white tees are next, and are used by professionals aged between 50 and 65, as well as family members aged between 15 and 55.
The red tees are for professionals between 66 and 72, or those who have played less than 12 events, LPGA Members, juniors aged 14 and family members between 56 and 71.
Finally, the blue tees are for professionals aged 73 and over, juniors aged 13 and under, and family Members aged 72 and over.
