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The 2018 golf season was quite a year for Patriot All-America Invitational alumni. In total, 12 professional tournaments were won, and more than $27 million in prize money was collected by golfers, who just a few years ago were teeing it up on The Wigwam’s Gold Course and competing in the Patriot All-America.

Patriot All-America alum Brooks Koepka captured his second consecutive U.S. Open championship, and his first PGA Championship on his way to securing Player of the Year honors on the PGA TOUR.  That’s three majors over two years for Koepka, who played in the inaugural Patriot All-America in 2011 and finished 18^th.

Another 2011 Patriot All-America alum, Justin Thomas also had a stellar year on the PGA TOUR. Thomas won three times – The CJ Cup at Nine Bridges, The Honda Classic and the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational – and had 10 Top 10 finishes.

Bryson DeChambeau, a 2013 Patriot All-America participant, won three times in 2018 – the Memorial Tournament, The Northern Trust and The Dell Technologies Championship – and finished third in the 2018 FedEx Cup standings. DeChambeau, along with Koepka and Thomas, also competed on the 2018 U.S. Ryder Cup team in France.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (October 29, 2018) – Exactly one year, 9 months and 27 days since he hoisted the Patriot All-America Invitational trophy at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Cameron Champ claimed his first career victory on the PGA TOUR at the Sanderson Farms Championship. In just his 9^th start on TOUR, Champ shot 4-under 68 on Sunday at the Country Club of Jackson (Miss.) for a 21-under 267 total and a four-stroke victory.

“We often say that fans are seeing golf’s stars of tomorrow at the Patriot All-America,” said Karen Conway, executive director, Patriot All-America Invitational. “We knew back in 2016 after he won the Patriot All-America, he’d go on to do great things, but seeing Cameron’s swift rise through professional golf, in a relatively short amount of time, has been incredible to watch. We’re very excited for him.”

Now in its 8th year, the Patriot All-America is regarded as a top international amateur event, attracting PING All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States.  The Patriot All-America is a collaboration between the Arizona Golf Association, JDM Partners, The West Valley Mavericks and the Golf Coaches Association of America in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, also volunteer and support the event.

Patriot All-America Invitational participants play for more than themselves or their school. Each golfer honors a fallen or severely injured soldier by carrying a golf bag bearing the name of that soldier. Before the tournament, participants receive a card with the soldier’s story, so they can be familiar with who that person was, what they represented and how they were killed or wounded in action. At the conclusion of the tournament, the golf bags are shipped to players’ schools and auctioned with all proceeds benefitting the Folds of Honor Foundation.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (December 5, 2018) – Military heroes and first responders will have an incredible new venue to enjoy the golf action at the 2018 Patriot All-America Invitational presented by the Valley Toyota Dealers. Played at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Ariz. December 29th – 31st , the tournament’s new “Salute to Service” venue will be free of charge for all active duty, reserve and retired U.S. military from all five branches of the Armed Forces, plus first responders including law enforcement agencies, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.

Located adjacent to the 18th green, the Salute to Service venue will be open during tournament action on Saturday, December 29th through Monday, December 31st. Military personnel and first responders (+ one guest) can enjoy great food and drinks (complimentary) and watch golf’s stars of tomorrow in a relaxed and comfortable setting. In order to accommodate as many military heroes and first responders in the Salute to Service venue, official military or department ID’s will be required to gain access, and the one-guest maximum guideline will be strictly enforced.

Now in its 8th year, the Patriot All-America Invitational is a 54-hole, stroke play competition that attracts a top international amateur field of PING All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States.  The Patriot All-America is a collaboration between the Arizona Golf Association, JDM Partners, The West Valley Mavericks and the Golf Coaches Association of America in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, volunteer at and support the event.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (November 28, 2018) – VIP tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Patriot All-America Invitational presented by the Valley Toyota Dealers, to be held December 29th – 31st at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Ariz.

Patriot All-America Invitational VIP tickets provide access to the Maverick’s Corral sponsored by Globe Corporation located next to the 18th green as well as the Maverick’s 16th hole skybox and include all-inclusive food and beverage, enhanced viewing and additional benefits such as complimentary on-course shuttle service. One-day VIP tickets are $50 each, while three-day VIP tickets sell for $100 each. In addition, those purchasing VIP tickets will receive reserved seating at the tournament’s Opening Ceremonies held on Friday, December 28th at 10:30 AM. Funds raised through VIP ticket sales will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation as well as West Valley charities. Patriot All-America Invitational VIP tickets are available by visiting www.westvalleymavericksfoundation.org. The Patriot All-America Invitational remains free for fans to attend. Access to the Maverick’s Corral and 16th hole skybox is reserved for fans purchasing VIP tickets.

Now in its 8th year, the Patriot All-America is regarded as a top international amateur event, attracting PING All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States. The Patriot All-America is a collaboration between the Arizona Golf Association, JDM Partners, The West Valley Mavericks and the Golf Coaches Association of America in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, volunteer at and support the event.

Check out the top 5 shots of the week from The RSM Classic 2018, featuring Charles Howell III, Patrick Rodgers, Brendon Todd, Cameron Champ, and Webb Simpson.

The RSM Classic is contested on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort in Georgia. In 2017, Austin Cook held off veterans Brian Gay, Chris Kirk, Kevin Kisner and Brian Harman and closed with a 3-under 67 for a four-stroke victory over J.J. Spaun.

The ninth edition of The RSM Classic in Sea Island, Georgia is set to host a strong field of fresh faces and experienced PGA TOUR champions, including Zach Johnson, Webb Simpson and Jason Dufner.

The RSM Classic is contested on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort in Georgia. In 2017, Austin Cook held off veterans Brian Gay, Chris Kirk, Kevin Kisner and Brian Harman and closed with a 3-under 67 for a four-stroke victory over J.J. Spaun.

The golden road to the TOUR Championship ends the 2018 portion of the 2018-19 season schedule on the Golden Isles of Georgia this week at The RSM Classic at Sea Island Resort on St. Simons Island. Resort life is the calling again this week as the first full-field event of the season will have 156 players trying to capture the eighth trophy of the new season.

This is last call before the holidays and the final attempt to book a place at the Sentry Tournament of Champions on Maui to kick off the new calendar year in early January. The Seaside course will serve as host on the weekend, but everyone will get one chance at Plantation before the field is paired down to the top 70 and ties after Round 2.

Austin Cook picked up his first win on TOUR at this event last year and is back to defend his title.

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In the opening round of the 2018 Mayakoba Golf Classic, Patton Kizzire goes pin seeking at the par-4 6th hole, holing his approach for his second-straight eagle on the day.

The OHL Classic at Mayakoba returns to El Camaleon Golf Course (designed by Greg Norman) in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In 2017, Patton Kizzire won his first PGA TOUR title on Sunday by beating Rickie Fowler in a 36-hole marathon, thanks to some weather that delayed Round 3. This year he returns to Mayakoba to defend his title against the likes of Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Jim Furyk and Matt Kuchar.

Philanthropist and golf entrepreneur Howard Milstein has been named a Trustee for PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) foundation of the PGA of America.

Milstein, Chairman of 8AM Golf, has pledged $1 million to PGA REACH in honor of legendary PGA Member and five-time PGA Champion Jack Nicklaus. The gift is designed to inspire others to contribute to PGA REACH, as well as convey his belief in golf and the mission of PGA REACH.

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The PGA TOUR heads to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico as Tony Finau and Jordan Spieth headline the field at the 2018 Mayakoba Golf Classic.

The OHL Classic at Mayakoba returns to El Camaleon Golf Course (designed by Greg Norman) in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In 2017, Patton Kizzire won his first PGA TOUR title on Sunday by beating Rickie Fowler in a 36-hole marathon, thanks to some weather that delayed Round 3. This year he returns to Mayakoba to defend his title against the likes of Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Jim Furyk and Matt Kuchar.

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