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- Kaulig Companies Championship week is underway at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
- The legendary South Course, designed by Bert Way and later refined by Robert Trent Jones Sr., features tree-lined fairways, demanding par 5s, and the iconic “Monster” stretch.
- Follow tournament action, highlights, and scoring updates all week long as senior major champions battle on a classic layout.
Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club
The Kaulig Companies Championship is a premier senior major on the PGA Tour Champions, hosted by the legendary Firestone Country Club (South Course) in Akron, Ohio. Designed by Bert Way and later refined by Robert Trent Jones Sr., this iconic parkland layout has challenged the world's best golfers for generations with its tree-lined fairways, undulating greens, and demanding par 5s.
The course rewards precision, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate the famous “Monster” — a punishing three-hole stretch that has defined countless championships. With its rich history and championship pedigree, Firestone provides the ultimate test for senior major competition.
Since becoming a senior major, the Kaulig Companies Championship has crowned champions like Steve Stricker, Bernhard Langer, and Fred Couples. As a cornerstone of the PGA Tour Champions major schedule, the tournament continues to honor the legacy of championship golf at one of America's most revered venues.
🏌️ Firestone Country Club (South Course) Overview
Firestone Country Club's South Course delivers a classic parkland championship challenge — tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and demanding approach shots that test every facet of a senior major competitor's game.
Quick Course Overview
The Kaulig Companies Championship is contested on the South Course at Firestone CC, a layout steeped in major championship history. Known for its length and precision requirements, it rewards patience, course management, and clutch putting.
Course Type / Conditions
- Classic American parkland design
- Narrow, tree-lined fairways requiring accuracy
- Undulating Bentgrass greens with subtle breaks
- Demanding par 5s and the iconic “Monster” stretch
What Matters Most
- Driving accuracy — avoid the trees and thick rough
- Mid-to-long iron precision — Firestone demands sharp approaches
- Putting on sloped greens — reading speed and break is critical
- Patience through 'The Monster' — holes 15-17 define the tournament
Key Holes / Momentum Stretch
- The par-5 2nd offers a birdie opportunity with water guarding the green.
- The par-3 12th plays over water to a shallow green — a classic one-shot test.
- The closing “Monster” stretch (15-17) — including the daunting 667-yard par-5 16th — can make or break a round.
Winning Formula
- Keep the ball in the short grass off the tee
- Excel on the par-5 scoring opportunities
- Navigate the Monster stretch without big numbers
- Make clutch putts on demanding bentgrass surfaces
Kaulig Companies Championship
2026 Kaulig Companies Championship
Date: July 9-12, 2026
Location: Firestone Country Club (South Course), Akron, Ohio
Field: PGA Tour Champions major championship
The premier senior major on the Firestone South Course.
View Live News FeedKaulig Companies Championship History (2010 - Present)
2026 Kaulig Companies Championship
Senior Major
Firestone CC (South Course)
PGA Tour Champions major
$3.5 million purse
Senior major championship status
2025 Kaulig Companies Championship
Recent Champion
Firestone Country Club
PGA Tour Champions major
Demanding parkland test
Senior major champion
2020s Kaulig Companies Champions
Recent Winners
Firestone CC (South)
2024: Bernhard Langer
2023: Fred Couples
2022: Steve Stricker
2010s Kaulig Companies Champions
Memorable Victories
Firestone CC / Various venues
2019: Retief Goosen
2017: Bernhard Langer
2013: Kenny Perry
Senior Major Event Format
PGA Tour Champions Major
Limited Field Championship
72-hole stroke play
Top PGA Tour Champions players
Senior major champion title
Firestone Country Club (South)
Akron, Ohio
Bert Way / Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Iconic major championship layout
Course Details:
Par 70, ~7,400 yards
Firestone South Course Challenge
Classic American Test
Tree-lined & demanding
Narrow fairways & thick rough
Undulating bentgrass greens
Holes 15-17 define champions — a true examination of precision and nerve.
The Kaulig Companies Championship Legacy
The Kaulig Companies Championship is a cherished senior major on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, held annually at the iconic Firestone Country Club (South Course) in Akron, Ohio. Since its elevation to major championship status, the tournament has become a cornerstone of senior golf and a celebration of championship pedigree.
Designed by Bert Way and refined by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Firestone's South Course embodies classic American parkland design: tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and the famous “Monster” stretch (holes 15-17) that has decided countless tournaments.
Now a senior major championship with a $3.5 million purse, the Kaulig Companies Championship attracts the game's legendary names seeking to add another major title to their resumes at one of America's most revered venues.
From Bernhard Langer to Steve Stricker and Fred Couples, the list of champions reads like a who's who of senior golf. Firestone's South Course provides a dramatic, demanding stage where only the most complete shot-makers prevail.