ON KCCI EIGHT EVENING NEWS. THE PRINCIPAL CHARITY CLASSIC TEES OFF THIS WEEK IN DES MOINES. HERE’S A LOOK AT THE SCHEDULE. THE PRO AM WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, WITH GATES OPENING UP AT 7 A.M. THE PRO COMPETITION RUNS FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, WITH GATES OPENING AT 830 IN THE MORNING AND THE PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT WILL SHOWCASE SOME OF THE BEST GOLFERS IN THE SPORT. THAT INCLUDES IOWA NATIVE AND FORMER MASTERS CHAMPION ZACH JOHNSON. WE’VE GOT OUR THREE MAIN SPECTATOR HUBS. WE HAVE A FAMILY ZONE THAT’S GEARED TOWARDS KIDS AND FAMILIES. WITH OUR FAMILY COMFORT SUITE, WE’VE GOT THE FAN VILLAGE, WHICH HAS OUR EXPOS. WE HAVE THE PRINCIPAL CHIPPING CHALLENGE, WHICH IS A INTERACTIVE ELEMENT THIS YEAR WHERE FANS CAN COMPETE FOR SOME PRIZES. WE ALSO HAVE BIRDIE BEERS, THE WHOLE 14, WHICH IS ALWAYS EXCITING FOR FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO GO THAT ROUTE, DEFENDING CHAMP MIGUEL ANGEL JIMENEZ WILL ALSO BE AT THE EVENT. KC
Principal Charity Classic 2026: Your guide to PGA Tour Champions event in Des Moines
Updated: 1:42 PM CDT Jun 8, 2026
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PGA Tour Champions are back in Des Moines this week for the annual Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club.Since 2007, the event has raised over $73 million for Iowa children’s charities. The three-day, 54-hole tournament has a field of 78 players and a purse of $2 million, with $300,000 going to the winner. Miguel Angel Jiménez won the 2025 PCC. Here’s what you need to know if you’re heading to the PCC tournament: LocationWakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des MoinesTournament main entrance is near the corner of Watrous Avenue and Southwest 14th Street in front of the 8 tee box. (Reminder: There will be no public entrance onto the tournament grounds from Park Avenue.)Wakonda Club course Wakonda Club, a private member-owned club founded in 1922, is a classic parkland-style golf course designed by William Langford, located in the heart of Des Moines. Since its prestigious beginnings, Wakonda has been considered one of the best golf courses in the Midwest by not only playing host to major events, but also through grounds-keeping innovation. In 2023, Wakonda Club underwent an extensive renovation designed by architect Tyler Rae. Tournament course par: 72Tournament course yardage: Estimated 6,848 total yardsClick here for a course map.Dates (full schedule below)Monday, June 8, to Tuesday, June 9: Course closed to the publicWednesday, June 10: Prairie Meadows Pro-Am Thursday, June 11: Coherent Pro-AmFriday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, 2026: Principal Charity Classic ParkingGeneral, ADA, and volunteerRamp entrance is located on 7th Street between Crocker and Center StreetsFor GPS navigation use: 830 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Available Wednesday – SundayAfter parking, spectators and volunteers will board a complimentary shuttle taking them directly to Wakonda Club and the tournament main entrance.VIP ParkingCDS Global section of the Bell Avenue business suitesFor GPS navigation use: 1901 Bell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315Active Friday – SundayNot available for purchaseRide ShareDrop off location: Wakonda Christian Church, 3983 Fleur DriveFrom this location, spectators will be assisted with safely crossing Fleur Drive and will enter the tournament grounds through the designated walk-in gate.TicketsKids 15 and under are free with an adult ticket. Tickets can be added to any purchase free of charge.Single-day access$25 advanced$35 tournament weekValid 1 day Wednesday-SundayAccess to the Wakonda Club tournament groundsGood any day – 5 pack$100 advanced$110 tournament weekValid 1 day Wednesday-SundayAccess to the Wakonda Club tournament groundsTrophy Club$150 advanced$160 tournament weekValid on selected day onlyLimited quantities availableHeroes OutpostFree for veterans and active military personnelGrants access to the grounds and the Heroes Outpost hospitality venue located at 12 GreenYou must verify your status through Vet Tix Click here to purchase tickets.Hospitality optionsOakview Club Sky SuitesSkyboxes on Hole 171922 ClubContact skyler@principalcharityclassic.com for hospitality options.Children over the age of 3 are required to utilize a hospitality ticket to access any hospitality venues.Full schedule Monday, June 8, to Tuesday, June 9: Course closed to the public Wednesday, June 10: Prairie Meadows Pro-Am | Pairings TBA7 a.m. — Gates open, Prairie Meadows Pro-Am Thursday, June 11: Coherent Pro-Am | Pairings TBA7 a.m. — Gates open, Coherent Pro-Am 5:30 p.m. — Connections on the Green (private event)Friday, June 12: First round of professional competition8:30 a.m.: Gates open9:50 a.m.: Opening ceremony, 1 tee10:10 a.m. – First round of tournament play, 1 & 10 teesAll day: PCC fan hubs are open to the publicSaturday, June 13: Second round of professional competition 9:30 a.m.: Gates open11:10 a.m.: Second round of tournament play, 1 & 10 tees4:30 p.m.: Junior Sports Experience (registration required)All day: PCC fan hubs open to the publicSunday, June 14: Final round of professional competition8:30 a.m.: Gates open 10:10 a.m.: Final round of tournament play, 1 & 10 tees5:15 p.m.: Trophy presentation5:30 p.m.: Champion’s reception (private event)All day: PCC fan hubs open to the public Fan hubsWellabe Fan VillageOpen to ticket holdersLocation – 14th greenBlank Children’s Hospital Family ZoneOpen to ticket holdersLocation – near practice area and Hole 9MidAmerican Energy Sustainability GroveOpen to ticket holdersLocation – 12th greenFan viewing decksHy-Vee Health | Exemplar Care First Aid, 10 greenFareway Fan Deck, 10 greenBuffalo Trace Distillery, 12 greenFamily Comfort Station, 9 fairwayMasters winner, Drake alum Zach Johnson playing in this summer’s Principal Charity ClassicOne of the biggest names in Iowa golf history is coming back to Des Moines this summer for the Principal Charity Classic. Tournament officials made the announcement in April that Zach Johnson, a Cedar Rapids native and Drake University alum, will compete in the PGA Tour Champions tournament.PGA Tour Champions events are open to former PGA Tour winners age 50 and older. Johnson, who turned 50 in February, is eligible to play for the first time.”It’s always special to come back and play in Iowa,” Johnson said in a news release announcing his commitment to play. “The support I’ve received throughout my career from people across the state means a great deal to me, and I’m looking forward to competing at Wakonda Club and being part of an event that creates such a positive impact in the state of Iowa.”Johnson won 12 times on the PGA Tour, highlighted by the 2007 Masters and the 2015 Open Championship at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. He also served as the captain for Team USA in the 2023 Ryder Cup.PCC Champions through the years2025: Miguel Angel Jiménez 2024: Ernie Els2023: Stephen Ames2022: Jerry Kelly2021: Stephen Ames2020: Tournament canceled due to COVID-192019: Kevin Sutherland2018: Tom Lehman2017: Brandt Jobe2016: Scott McCarron2015: Mark Calcavecchia2014: Tom Pernice Jr.2013: Russ Cochran2012: Jay Haas2011: Bob Gilder 2010: Nick Price2009: Mark McNulty2008: Jay Haas2007: Jay Haas» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
PGA Tour Champions are back in Des Moines this week for the annual Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club.
Since 2007, the event has raised over $73 million for Iowa children’s charities.
The three-day, 54-hole tournament has a field of 78 players and a purse of $2 million, with $300,000 going to the winner. Miguel Angel Jiménez won the 2025 PCC.
Here’s what you need to know if you’re heading to the PCC tournament:
Location
Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des MoinesTournament main entrance is near the corner of Watrous Avenue and Southwest 14th Street in front of the 8 tee box. (Reminder: There will be no public entrance onto the tournament grounds from Park Avenue.)
Wakonda Club course
Wakonda Club, a private member-owned club founded in 1922, is a classic parkland-style golf course designed by William Langford, located in the heart of Des Moines. Since its prestigious beginnings, Wakonda has been considered one of the best golf courses in the Midwest by not only playing host to major events, but also through grounds-keeping innovation. In 2023, Wakonda Club underwent an extensive renovation designed by architect Tyler Rae. Tournament course par: 72Tournament course yardage: Estimated 6,848 total yards
Click here for a course map.
Dates (full schedule below)Monday, June 8, to Tuesday, June 9: Course closed to the publicWednesday, June 10: Prairie Meadows Pro-Am Thursday, June 11: Coherent Pro-AmFriday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, 2026: Principal Charity Classic ParkingGeneral, ADA, and volunteerRamp entrance is located on 7th Street between Crocker and Center StreetsFor GPS navigation use: 830 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Available Wednesday – SundayAfter parking, spectators and volunteers will board a complimentary shuttle taking them directly to Wakonda Club and the tournament main entrance.VIP ParkingCDS Global section of the Bell Avenue business suitesFor GPS navigation use: 1901 Bell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315Active Friday – SundayNot available for purchaseRide ShareDrop off location: Wakonda Christian Church, 3983 Fleur DriveFrom this location, spectators will be assisted with safely crossing Fleur Drive and will enter the tournament grounds through the designated walk-in gate.Tickets
Kids 15 and under are free with an adult ticket. Tickets can be added to any purchase free of charge.
Single-day access
$25 advanced$35 tournament weekValid 1 day Wednesday-SundayAccess to the Wakonda Club tournament grounds
Good any day – 5 pack
$100 advanced$110 tournament weekValid 1 day Wednesday-SundayAccess to the Wakonda Club tournament grounds
Trophy Club
$150 advanced$160 tournament weekValid on selected day onlyLimited quantities available
Heroes Outpost
Free for veterans and active military personnelGrants access to the grounds and the Heroes Outpost hospitality venue located at 12 GreenYou must verify your status through Vet Tix
Click here to purchase tickets.
Hospitality optionsOakview Club Sky SuitesSkyboxes on Hole 171922 ClubContact skyler@principalcharityclassic.com for hospitality options.Children over the age of 3 are required to utilize a hospitality ticket to access any hospitality venues.Full schedule
Monday, June 8, to Tuesday, June 9: Course closed to the public
Wednesday, June 10: Prairie Meadows Pro-Am | Pairings TBA
7 a.m. — Gates open, Prairie Meadows Pro-Am
Thursday, June 11: Coherent Pro-Am | Pairings TBA
7 a.m. — Gates open, Coherent Pro-Am 5:30 p.m. — Connections on the Green (private event)
Friday, June 12: First round of professional competition
8:30 a.m.: Gates open9:50 a.m.: Opening ceremony, 1 tee10:10 a.m. – First round of tournament play, 1 & 10 teesAll day: PCC fan hubs are open to the public
Saturday, June 13: Second round of professional competition
9:30 a.m.: Gates open11:10 a.m.: Second round of tournament play, 1 & 10 tees4:30 p.m.: Junior Sports Experience (registration required)All day: PCC fan hubs open to the public
Sunday, June 14: Final round of professional competition
8:30 a.m.: Gates open 10:10 a.m.: Final round of tournament play, 1 & 10 tees5:15 p.m.: Trophy presentation5:30 p.m.: Champion’s reception (private event)All day: PCC fan hubs open to the public Fan hubs
Wellabe Fan Village
Open to ticket holdersLocation – 14th green
Blank Children’s Hospital Family Zone
Open to ticket holdersLocation – near practice area and Hole 9
MidAmerican Energy Sustainability Grove
Open to ticket holdersLocation – 12th green
Fan viewing decks
Hy-Vee Health | Exemplar Care First Aid, 10 greenFareway Fan Deck, 10 greenBuffalo Trace Distillery, 12 greenFamily Comfort Station, 9 fairway
Masters winner, Drake alum Zach Johnson playing in this summer’s Principal Charity Classic
One of the biggest names in Iowa golf history is coming back to Des Moines this summer for the Principal Charity Classic. Tournament officials made the announcement in April that Zach Johnson, a Cedar Rapids native and Drake University alum, will compete in the PGA Tour Champions tournament.
PGA Tour Champions events are open to former PGA Tour winners age 50 and older. Johnson, who turned 50 in February, is eligible to play for the first time.
“It’s always special to come back and play in Iowa,” Johnson said in a news release announcing his commitment to play. “The support I’ve received throughout my career from people across the state means a great deal to me, and I’m looking forward to competing at Wakonda Club and being part of an event that creates such a positive impact in the state of Iowa.”
Johnson won 12 times on the PGA Tour, highlighted by the 2007 Masters and the 2015 Open Championship at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. He also served as the captain for Team USA in the 2023 Ryder Cup.
PCC Champions through the years2025: Miguel Angel Jiménez
2024: Ernie Els2023: Stephen Ames2022: Jerry Kelly2021: Stephen Ames2020: Tournament canceled due to COVID-192019: Kevin Sutherland2018: Tom Lehman2017: Brandt Jobe2016: Scott McCarron2015: Mark Calcavecchia2014: Tom Pernice Jr.2013: Russ Cochran2012: Jay Haas2011: Bob Gilder 2010: Nick Price2009: Mark McNulty2008: Jay Haas2007: Jay Haas
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