Legion Tradition returns to Greystone with top golfers and celebrities May 8-12
Published on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 1:33 p.m.
- The PGA Tour Champion's best golfers and dozens of celebrities will soon return to Hoover for the Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club from May 8-12. (File)
Andrew Simonson Sports Editor
Birmingham's annual golf tradition is about to begin, with top golfers and notable celebrities soon flocking to Greystone's Founders Course.
The 2024 edition of Regions Tradition will be held May 8-12 at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Hoover.
Tournament festivities begin with the popular Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, May 8th, followed by the stars of the PGA Tour Champions competing for glory and major championships from May 9th to 12th.
The Celebrity Pro-Am is an annual highlight of the Regions Tradition and this year features participants including Charles Barkley, Nick Saban, Karen DeBoer, Hugh Freeze and many more. (File)
All of the celebrities will be playing for multiple local causes, as the tournament will benefit Children of Alabama, Birdies for Charity, and the Mike Thrive Foundation.
This year's Pro-Am will feature some of Alabama's most popular musicians, as well as some of the biggest names in professional and college sports.
Alabama football's past and present will collide as Nick Saban and new football coach Karen DeBoer both play in the pro-am.
Auburn will be represented by Charles Barkley, in addition to current coaches Hugh Freeze and Bruce Pearl.
Other notable sports names include Georgia's Kirby Smart, UAB football coach Trent Dilfer, former Alabama stars Greg McElroy and Roman Harper, and SEC Network host Paul・Includes Finebaum, etc.
Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and US Senator Tommy Tuberville will be joined by two other prominent politicians.
Prominent musicians in this field include Alabama's Randy Owen, country music star Riley Greene, and former American Idol winner Taylor Hicks.
When tournament play begins Thursday, Steve Stricker will aim to defend the trophy against another stacked field of PGA Tour Champions players.
Steve Stricker will be playing for history, as if he wins his fourth Tradition championship, he will tie Jack Nicklaus for the most in history. (File)
Stricker shot 7-under on Sunday, breaking a tie with Robert Carlson for the start and setting a tradition record in 2023 with a score of 23-under-par, the lowest par score since the tournament moved to Birmingham in 2021. did. of the final round.
Stricker's win was his third Tradition title in four years, making him the second golfer to win the Tradition at least three times. If he wins at Greystone this year, he will tie Jack Nicklaus for the most wins at Tradition.
Stricker, who sits 11th in the Charles Schwab Cup standings heading into the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on April 26, will welcome the friendly confines of the Greystone Founders Course.
Stephen Alker currently ranks in the top three with an income of $717,040, followed by Paul Broadhurst and Ricardo Gonzalez.
Ernie Els, Stewart Cink, Retief Goossen, Vijay Singh, Jim Furyk, John Daly, Miguel Angel Jimenez and David Thoms are also expected to compete alongside the tour's top players.
Tradition is set to be the first of five PGA Tour Champions majors, and players will hope to establish themselves as one of the favorites to win the Charles Schwab Cup with a win at Greystone.
In addition, Tradition will hold a concert during the tournament, which this year will be held on Friday instead of Saturday, and will feature the Black Jacket Symphony.
The concert will be held Friday at 4:30 p.m. after play at the 10th hole, White Crow Watering Hall. Free admission to all Friday ticket holders.
White Crow Watering Hall is also open to patrons of all ages during the week and features White Crow Wave Bar, Redmont Vodka Lounge, Cutter's Cigar Lounge, and Drip Club IV Therapy. Organizers are promising a “lively atmosphere and unique drink options.”
The all-inclusive Margarita Grill Club is also located on the 10th hole and requires an upgraded ticket.
Tickets for all tournament and pro-am dates are on sale now at cuetoems.com/regions_2024/tickets.
Adult admission is $30 per day, but admission is free for children under 15 and active duty military and veterans. Free parking and shuttle service is available daily at 2600 Corporate Drive Birmingham, AL 35242.
New this year is the upgraded Casamigos Club Tent on the 18th green, where you can expect the best viewing angles, upgraded dining, and exclusive Casamigos craft cocktails available for purchase. The club is open Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets are $85 per day and include admission to the grounds.
For those planning to watch from home, Golf Channel and Peacock will broadcast Thursdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
