Principal Charity Classic
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Established | 2001 |
| Course(s) | Wakonda Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,959 yards (6,363 m) |
| Tour(s) | Champions Tour |
| Format |
Stroke play - 54 holes (no cut) |
| Prize fund | $1.75 million |
| Month played | June |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate |
197 Gil Morgan (2006) 197 Jay Haas (2012) |
| To par |
−16 Gil Morgan (2006) −16 Jay Haas (2012) |
| Current champion | |
 Mark Calcavecchia | |
The Principal Charity Classic presented by Wells Fargo is an annual Champions Tour golf tournament played at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2016, Principal Financial Group is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its title sponsorship of the tournament, which is focused on philanthropic giving. The event has raised more than $7.7 million for charity in the past nine years.
The 2016 Principal Charity Classic will take place May 31 – June 5. The field will feature Mark Calcavecchia, returning to defend his 2015 tournament title, as well as John Daly in his first year of Champions Tour eligibility.
The event specifically raises funds for the tournament's "FORE Our Kids" charities, including Tournament Charity Partners, which are select organizations that provide a broad level of support to children of Iowa in the areas of education and culture, financial security and stability, and/or health and wellness. These organizations are supported through net proceeds of the tournament. Funds raised also support Birdies for Charity Partners, which include more than 100 additional children's charities across Iowa that receive support through individual pledges and contributions made prior to and during the tournament.
The tournament was founded in 2001 as the Allianz Championship. That name has been used by another tournament in Florida since 2007.
Tournament venues
- 2001–2004: Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines, Iowa
- 2005: Tournament Club of Iowa, Polk City, Iowa
- 2006–2012: Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines, Iowa
- 2013–present: Wakonda Club, Des Moines, Iowa
Winners
| Year | Dates | Champion | Country | Winning score | Margin | Purse ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Charity Classic | ||||||
| 2015 | Jun 5–7 | Mark Calcavecchia | United States | 204 (−12) | 1 stroke | 1,750,000 |
| 2014 | May 30 – Jun 1 | Tom Pernice, Jr. | United States | 204 (−12) | Playoff | 1,750,000 |
| 2013 | May 31 – Jun 2 | Russ Cochran | United States | 205 (−11) | 1 stroke | 1,750,000 |
| 2012 | Jun 1–3 | Jay Haas | United States | 197 (−16) | 5 strokes | 1,725,000 |
| 2011 | Jun 3–5 | Bob Gilder | United States | 199 (−14) | 1 stroke | 1,725,000 |
| 2010 | Jun 4–6 | Nick Price |  Zimbabwe | 199 (−14) | 4 strokes | 1,725,000 |
| 2009 | May 29–31 | Mark McNulty | Zimbabwe Ireland | 203 (−10) | Playoff | 1,725,000 |
| 2008 | May 30 – Jun 1 | Jay Haas | United States | 203 (−10) | 1 stroke | 1,725,000 |
| 2007 | Jun 8–10 | Jay Haas | United States | 201 (−12) | 3 strokes | 1,600,000 |
| Allianz Championship | ||||||
| 2006 | Jun 2–4 | Gil Morgan | United States | 197 (−16) | 1 stroke | 1,500,000 |
| 2005 | Jun 3–5 | Tom Jenkins | United States | 204 (−9) | Playoff | 1,500,000 |
| 2004 | May 21–23 | D. A. Weibring | United States | 204 (−9) | 3 strokes | 1,500,000 |
| 2003 | Aug 22–24 | Don Pooley | United States | 200 (−13) | 3 strokes | 1,500,000 |
| 2002 | Aug 30 – Sep 1 | Bob Gilder | United States | 200 (−16) | 1 stroke | 1,850,000 |
| 2001 | Sep 7–9 | Jim Thorpe | United States | 199 (−14) | 2 strokes | 1,750,000 |
Multiple winners
Two players have won this tournament more than once through 2015.
- 3 wins
- Jay Haas: 2007, 2008, 2012
- 2 wins
- Bob Gilder: 2002, 2011
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Coordinates: 41°35′N 93°37′W / 41.583°N 93.617°W