Multi-year extension keeps PGA TOUR Champions event in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Officials from Constellation, the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation and PGA TOUR Champions recently announced a multi-year extension of Constellation as the title sponsor of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS.
This extension ensures the PGA TOUR Champions event will remain in Jacksonville. The announcement was made at a press conference at Timuquana Country Club in advance of the tournament at the facility last week.
“We are so excited to continue hosting the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS tournament in Northeast Florida, which we have proudly called home for over 25 years,” said Jim and Tabitha Furyk. “We’ve had an amazing partnership withConstellation and we are grateful for their continued support of our event, our Foundation, and the Jacksonville community.
“We look forward to many more years of bringing PGA TOUR Champions golf to fans, along with music, food and fun – allwhile making a positive impact in Jacksonville and beyond.”
Since the inaugural Constellation FUYRK & FRIENDS in 2021, the tournament has generated more than $3.5 million for Northeast Florida Charities, through the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation.
This extension furthers a long-standing relationship between Jim and Tabitha Furyk and Constellation, dating back to an annual invitational charity event that ran for over 11 years, generating more than $1 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia.
‘Additionally, Constellation now will serve as title sponsor on PGA TOUR Champions for nearly 20 years, following their title sponsorship of the Senior PLAYERS Championship from 2007-2018.
“Constellation is proud to extend our title sponsorship of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS tournament,” said Jim McHugh, Chief Commercial Officer of Constellation. “We’ve enjoyed an incredible partnership with Jim and Tabitha Furyk for more than two decades, and we’re ecstatic to continue that relationship while furthering our collaboration with PGATOUR Champions. We’ve witnessed firsthand the positive impact this tournament has on local charities and the incredible support it receives from fans.
“Through this tournament’s initiatives, we’ve been a catalyst for change — a core value of Constellation. We look forward to continuing the great work we’ve accomplished within the Jacksonville community.”
Now in its fourth year, the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS tournament has established itself as a premier event on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule, having won the Champions Tour’s most recent President’s Award, given annuallyto the top tournament of the year. In 2022, the tournament won the Players Award, having been voted by PGA TOUR Champions players as their favorite event.
“We are thrilled to announce the extension of Constellation’s title sponsorship for the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS tournament,” said PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady. “Constellation has been a fantastic partner – their commitment to sustainability and community support aligns perfectly with our values at PGA TOUR Champions. This tournament’s success is a testament to how much Jim and Tabitha Furyk have invested in providing a first-class experience to all involved, and we are grateful for their partnership.
“This extension ensures that we can continue to bring Champions Tour golf to Jacksonville and make a positive impact on the local community. We look forward to continued success with Constellation.”
