American Family Insurance Championship, PGA Tour Champions tournament in Madison, United States
The American Family Insurance Championship is a PGA Tour Champions golf tournament held each June over three days at University Ridge Golf Course near Madison. Around 78 professional golfers compete on a course that has hosted the event since 2016.
The tournament was founded in 2016 through a partnership between American Family Insurance, PGA Tour Champions, and Steve Stricker, a golfer from Wisconsin. This collaboration brought a professional golf event to the Madison area.
The championship includes additional events like a community concert and a Race for Research 5K supporting cancer research initiatives.
Spectators can park for free at designated off-site locations with shuttle buses running regularly to the tournament grounds. This setup makes getting to and from the event straightforward.
The tournament prioritizes sustainability and has diverted more than 96 tons of waste from landfills since 2016 through recycling and food donations. This environmental commitment reflects the event's dedication to responsible practices.
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