Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS Presented by Circle K

Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K event update:

Fan Destination: New Cigar Lounge, EverBank Kids Zone, Swing Zone and Circle K ParTee Porch Offer Fun for Everyone
Player Commitments: Tom Lehman, Justin Leonard, Darren Clarke bring major championship pedigree
Community Impact: 

• Vystar Patriots Outpost hosts military members and families
• Champions Breakfast to feature Joe Torre and Fred Couples

Jacksonville, FL (September 12, 2024) – The 2024 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K is ready to offer a week of unforgettable experiences both on and off the course, running from Sept. 30-Oct. 6 at Timuquana Country Club. With a diverse lineup of fan experiences, including the brand-new Cigar Lounge and the popular EverBank Kids Zone, plus major championship-winning players like Tom Lehman, Justin Leonard, and Darren Clarke set to compete, this year’s tournament is packed with something for everyone. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit local charities, including through the Champions Breakfast, which will feature legends  Joe Torre and Fred Couples in an intimate and inspiring program.

FAN DESTINATION:

Circle K ParTee Porch | Refreshments and Fun by the 7th Green
Open to all ticket holders, the Circle K ParTee Porch near the 7th Green is back with plenty of activities for fans of all ages. New to 2024, the Circle K Store Experience is merging with the Circle K ParTee Porch for a bigger and better experience, offering exclusive Circle K snacks and cold beverages. Alongside great views of tournament action, attendees can enjoy $2 beers every time a birdie is made on the Par-3 7th hole. This lively spot also features frozen Circle K Frosters and Atlantic Cocktails for adults 21+. Fans will find the porch near the EverBank Kids Zone and can easily transition between family-friendly activities and the vibrant porch scene.

EverBank Kids Zone | Family Fun Near Holes 6 and 7
The EverBank Kids Zone promises to be a favorite for families, offering interactive games and sensory activities for kids, with friendly animals from Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens making special appearances. The brand new RS&H Family Pavilion, a 40×40 tented structure will feature activations from the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Jacksonville Icemen, Southwest Greens, and more. Included in the EverBank Kids Zone is the air-conditioned Baptist Health Family Lounge presented by Wolfson Children’s Hospital, which includes WiFi, children’s games, a coloring table, and stations for nursing mothers.

For something sweeter, Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream will offer its famously fluffy shaved ice and frozen sorbets near the Kids Zone, while TacoLu serves up their beloved tacos to round out the culinary experience.

Cigar Lounge | Open to the Public
New to this year’s event, the Cigar Lounge offers fans the chance to sit back and relax while enjoying a premium cigar brought to you by Drew Estate and Island Girl Cigar Bar of Ponte Vedra Beach. Conveniently located near the Circle K ParTee Porch by the 6th Green, the lounge will feature a variety of cigars for purchase, creating a laid-back environment for fans who want to relax while watching the tournament.

The Swing Zone | Open to the Public 

A new feature to the tournament, a golf simulator will be located on 6 Green brought to you by Boxto and The Good Feet Store. Swing by to experience state-of-the-art golf shoes from Boxto and innovative shoe insert technology from The Good Feet Store. Put these products to the test in the golf simulator and see firsthand how much your game improves.

PLAYER COMMITMENTS: Tom Lehman, Justin Leonard, Darren Clarke

This year’s tournament boasts a competitive field, including several major championship winners, each bringing a wealth of experience and excitement to the event.

• Tom Lehman: A former Open Championship winner and the only golfer in history to be named Player of the Year on all three PGA TOUR circuits (PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, and PGA TOUR Champions), Lehman has recorded 35 professional wins, including five on the PGA TOUR Champions.
• Justin Leonard: Leonard’s career includes his victory at the 1997 Open Championship and his memorable putt for the U.S. Team to win the 1999 Ryder Cup. Leonard has two top-10 finishes this season on PGA TOUR Champions, including a season-best T4 at last week’s Ascension Charity Classic. Last year, in his first full season on the Champions Tour, he finished 28th in the Charles Schwab Cup standings.
• Darren Clarke: A two-time Ryder Cup captain and the 2011 Open Champion, Clarke has become a fan favorite for his bold play and larger-than-life personality. Clarke’s victory at the 2022 Senior Open Championship made the Northern Irishman the fourth man to win both The Open Championship and The Senior Open Championship, joining Gary Player, Bob Charles and Tom Watson.

COMMUNITY IMPACT:

VyStar Patriots Outpost | Honoring Military Service
VyStar Credit Union has a long-standing commitment to supporting military members, veterans, and their families and this year’s Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS is no exception. At the VyStar Patriots Outpost on the 7th hole, active-duty military, veterans, and their families can enjoy exclusive hospitality courtesy of VyStar Credit Union. This military appreciation venue offers inclusive food and beverages and serves as a dedicated space to relax and take in the tournament. Complimentary tickets are available at vettix.org for military members.

The Champions Breakfast is set to take place on Friday, October 4 at 9:00 AM at Timuquana Country Club, featuring legendary baseball manager Joe Torre and golf icon Fred Couples. Emceed by Peter Jacobsen, this breakfast promises to be an intimate and memorable event for attendees.

• Joe Torre is one of the most celebrated baseball managers in history, winning four World Series titles with the New York Yankees and earning a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. With an illustrious playing career that included nine All-Star appearances and the 1971 NL MVP Award, Torre now focuses on his Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, which helps children affected by domestic violence.
• Fred Couples, a Masters Tournament champion and one of the most beloved figures in golf, will join Torre in sharing stories of their respective careers and offering insights into leadership, competition, and perseverance. Known for his smooth swing and calm demeanor, Couples has a wealth of knowledge and a seemingly endless number of stories to tell.

A limited number of tables are still available for this exclusive event, which includes 10 Friday Club 58 tickets presented by Florida Blue tickets. Proceeds from the Champions Breakfast will benefit local charities through the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation. Contact Bo Powell at [email protected] for more information or to reserve your table.

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ABOUT CONSTELLATION FURYK & FRIENDS PRESENTED BY CIRCLE K – The 2023 event featured a 78-player field and a $2.1 million purse. In 2023, the tournament generated more than $1.02 million for local charities bringing the three-year total to more than $3.5 million with plans to grow that number in the future. All three rounds of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K are broadcast on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable provider of PGA TOUR Champions. More information on the event can be found online atwww.ConstellationFurykAndFriends.com.

ABOUT THE JIM & TABITHA FURYK FOUNDATION – The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation was created in 2010 to help children and families in need. This Jacksonville based non-profit partners with charities across North Florida to provide project specific funding and essential programing. The annual Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K, created to raise charity dollars to support these partnerships, brings the community together to increase awareness and funding for programs that support education, healthcare, nutrition and safety for at-risk children and families. Programs created from the support of the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation in the Jacksonville Community include: Hope for the Holidays, which packs over 6,000 bags filled with a holiday meal for at risk families, Operation Shower which provides car seats, strollers and baby essentials to active military families, Blessings in a Backpack, which feeds thousands of food insecure children each week of the school year, and Childcare specialists and services to provide medically complex children care through Wolfson’s and Community PedsCare. The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation is dedicated to bringing our community together to improve the lives of the children and families who live on the First Coast through each of these programs and many more.

ABOUT CONSTELLATION – A Fortune 200 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG) is the nation’s largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy and a leading supplier of energy products and services to businesses, homes, community aggregations and public sector customers across the continental United States, including three fourths of Fortune 100 companies. With annual output that is nearly 90% carbon-free, our hydro, wind and solar facilities paired with the nation’s largest nuclear fleet have the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 16 million homes, providing about 10% of the nation’s clean energy. We are further accelerating the nation’s transition to a carbon-free future by helping our customers reach their sustainability goals, setting our own ambitious goal of achieving 100% carbon-free generation by 2040, and by investing in promising emerging technologies to eliminate carbon emissions across all sectors of the economy. Follow Constellation on LinkedIn and Twitter.