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Little Rock to host first PGA Tour event in state history | What to know

The Simmons Bank Championship in October will be the first PGA Tour event held in Arkansas and the first PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament held in the state since 2010.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A PGA Tour Champions playoff event is coming to Little Rock, as tickets for the Simmons Bank Championship are now on sale.

The inaugural Simmons Bank Championship will be the second round of the PGA Tour Champions' annual Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs. It will take place at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock from Oct. 25-27, with activities starting Oct. 21.

The field will consist of the top 54 players in the standings competing for $2.3 million in prize money and a chance to earn their spot among the top 36 in the season's final event.

"Excitement surrounding the Simmons Bank Championship... is growing by the day and we're pleased that golf enthusiasts and people looking for a family-friendly event can begin purchasing tickets," said Freddie Black, tournament chair of Simmons Bank Championship. "Golf is a sport that people are passionate about and an activity that can be enjoyed throughout every stage of life. We know you will enjoy your time at the Simmons Bank Championship."

The Simmons Bank Championship will be the first-ever PGA Tour event held in Arkansas and the first PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament held in the state since the Korn Ferry Tour’s Fort Smith Classic in 2010.

Spectator options include a $30 daily general admission ticket that provides single-day access to the tournament grounds on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Children ages 15 and under will receive free general admission access with a ticketed adult. An upgraded 16 green hospitality ticket is also available for $125 per day. It provides access to a hospitality structure directly behind the 16 green, with views of 16 and 17 green and 18 fairway. This ticket option includes access to the venue, which has food and drinks available for purchase.

For a complete list of ticket options or to purchase tickets, click here.

The Simmons Bank Championship's net proceeds will be used by the tournament’s charitable arm to support several nonprofit organizations in Arkansas.

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