Golf
Sutherland Defeats Parel in Seven-Hole Playoff at Rapiscan Systems Classic
Kevin Sutherland edged out Scott Parel after a seven-hole playoff to claim a 7-under victory at the Rapiscan Systems Classic. With the score still knotted after five playoff holes on Sunday, darkness suspended play into Monday, when Sutherland sank a 15-foot birdie putt on second hole of the morning, the seventh extra hole overall. With the win he moved to No. 2 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings.
Defending Champion Steve Stricker Leads Strong Field for 2019 Rapiscan Systems Classic
The Rapiscan Systems Classic announced the final field list for next week’s tournament. With six World Golf Hall of Famers, 19 PGA TOUR Champions Major winners and 17 PGA TOUR Major championship winners overall, the 2019 Rapiscan Systems Classic will boast one of the strongest fields ever visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast. MGM Resorts International’s Fallen Oak will host 31 of the Top 34 on the Charles Schwab Cup Money List from March 29-31.
Fallen Oak Hosts PGA TOUR Champions for 10th Year
The biggest names in golf return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the 10th annual PGA TOUR Champions event at MGM Resorts’ Fallen Oak. All general admission tickets are free Thursday, March 28 through Sunday, March 31. The field for this year’s Rapiscan Systems Classic includes defending champion Steve Stricker as well as Vijay Singh, Tom Lehman, Bernard Langer and previous winners Michael Allen, David Frost and Jeff Maggert.
Fallen Oak Lands on Two Prestigious Golfweek Magazine Lists
Garnering more accolades for its majestic beauty, brilliant design and playability, Fallen Oak has again been lauded by Golfweek as one of the country’s best courses, earning the No. 2 spot on the Best Casino Course list and No. 20 on the Top 200 Resort Courses.