COLUMBUS – The venerable Scioto Country Club, home to Jack Nicklaus, celebrates its centennial this week by hosting the U.S. Senior Open Championship, one of five majors on the PGA Tour Champions Circuit.
The 37th U.S. Senior Open, conducted by the United States Golf Association, Aug. 11-14, Scioto Country Club, Upper Arlington. Purse: $3.75 million ($675,000)/ TV: FS1 (FOX Sports 1) and FOX
City officials estimate the tournament will attract more than 100,000 spectators and will pump $10 to 15 million dollars into the central Ohio economy.
The tournament, featuring 156 golfers, serves as the U.S. national championship for golfers age 50 and over.
Along with defending champion Jeff Maggert, the field includes Tom Watson, John Daly, Hale Irwin, Tom Lehman and Kenny Perry.
The last USGA Championship contested at Scioto Country Club was the U.S. Senior Open in 1986.