2026 Kaulig Companies Championship: Tradition, Prestige & Champions Tour Drama
Championship Heritage
Discover the legacy of the Kaulig Companies Championship, a premier PGA Tour Champions major played on the legendary Firestone South Course.
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The iconic South Course demands precision off the tee and elite iron play. Get our caddie breakdown of the par-70 layout, including the famous "Monster" par-5 16th.
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Watch legendary champions battle, dramatic final rounds, and the best shots from the 2026 Kaulig Companies Championship.
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Dates: July 23 – 27, 2026
Location: Akron, Ohio
Format: 72-hole stroke play (PGA Tour Champions)
Championship Facts
Defending Champion: Ernie Els (2025)
Field: 78 players (Champions Tour)
Purse: $3.5 million
About the Event
The Kaulig Companies Championship is a major on the PGA Tour Champions, hosted at the historic Firestone Country Club. The South Course, designed by Bert Way, tests every club in the bag with tree-lined fairways and fast greens.
2026 Kaulig Companies Championship: Firestone CC Preview
Watch the official tournament preview below, then follow live news as the legends of the game battle on the iconic South Course in Akron.
CaddyBytes 🏆 2026 Kaulig Companies Championship Preview: Firestone Country Club's South Course has hosted golf legends for decades. With tree-lined fairways, demanding par-4s, and the famous 667-yard par-5 16th (The Monster), this Champions Tour major demands strategy and stamina. Past champions include Bernhard Langer, Steve Stricker, and Ernie Els.
The 2026 field features golf's greatest 50-and-over competitors. Our live news feed delivers breaking stories, weather updates, and leaderboard shifts from Akron. Follow every shot as history unfolds at Firestone.
Official Kaulig Companies Championship course preview. Source: PGA Tour Champions.