2026 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS news, field updates, highlights, and leaderboard movement from the Ocean Course at Hammock Beach.
Palm Coast, Florida — Ocean Course at Hammock Beach
Explore Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS history, past champions, the move to Hammock Beach, Jim and Tabitha Furyk's charitable mission, and the event's place on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule.
View HistoryFollow the 2026 event preview, field developments, defending-champion storylines, Palm Coast tournament-week coverage, and highlights as PGA TOUR Champions comes to Hammock Beach.
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Ocean Course GuideCompetition Dates: October 9-11, 2026
Tournament Week: October 5-11, 2026
Venue: Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Palm Coast, Florida
Format: 54-hole PGA TOUR Champions stroke play
Purse: $2.2 million
Tour: PGA TOUR Champions
Field: 78 players
Event Status: Sixth edition; first at Hammock Beach
The Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K moves to the Ocean Course at Hammock Beach in 2026. The 78-player event brings three days of PGA TOUR Champions competition to a Jack Nicklaus Signature coastal course while supporting Northeast Florida charities through the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation.
The 2026 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K is scheduled for October 9-11 at the Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, Florida, during tournament week October 5 through October 11. This section will move from preview coverage into round-by-round recaps and highlights once tournament play begins.
CaddyBytes 🏆 Tournament Preview: The three-round PGA TOUR Champions event features a $2.2 million purse and a traditional 78-player field. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Course presents a coastal test where wind control, precise driving, water management, approach placement, confident Paspalum putting, and disciplined execution through the Bear Claw can shape the championship.
The 2026 championship begins a new venue chapter after five editions at Timuquana Country Club. Tommy Gainey returns as defending champion, tournament host Jim Furyk welcomes the field to Palm Coast, and all tournament proceeds continue to support Northeast Florida charities through the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation.
Tournament-week coverage will follow the finalized field, tee times, Atlantic Coast weather, Ocean Course setup, opening-round scoring, leaderboard movement, weekend contenders, celebrity activities, video highlights, Golf Channel coverage, and the latest news from Palm Coast.
| Coverage Area | Current Status | Tournament-Week Update |
|---|---|---|
| Field | Entries developing | Final field, withdrawals, alternates, and featured players |
| Course | Ocean Course at Hammock Beach | Setup, Atlantic wind, water hazards, Paspalum surfaces, scoring conditions, and Bear Claw key holes |
| Live Scoring | Begins October 9 | Round-by-round leaderboard movement and contender notes |
| Highlights | Preview mode | Official video and CaddyBytes recap updates during play |
What to watch: Players who control trajectory in Atlantic wind, drive into favorable positions, manage water and bunkers, place approaches precisely, and remain composed through the Bear Claw should be positioned to contend.
Coverage plan: This preview will be replaced with the latest completed-round recap, scoreboard, highlights, and next-round outlook as the championship progresses.
The official preview or highlights video will be embedded here when available.
2026 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS preview and tournament-update video area.