The Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, played at the TPC Tampa Bay in Luiz, Florida, has been part of the Champions Tour since its inception in 1988. As the tour is reserved for golfers above the age of 50 a host of top players play on this tour. Over the years the tournament's name has been changed four times due to the change in sponsors. When it was first played the tournament was known as GTE Suncoast Classic.
- GTE Suncoast Classic (1988-96)
- GTE Classic (1997-2000)
- Verizon Classic (2001-03)
- Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am (2004- )
Jerry Pate took the top honors at the 2006 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am . He had a one-stroke victory over Morris Hatalsky. He received $240,000 in prize money out of the tournament purse of $1.65 million.
Past Winners
Only Bruce Fleisher has won the tournament twice. Others who have won here include Jack Nicklaus and Hale Irwin Gary Player among others. Here is a list of winners who have won here since it became part of the Champions Tour .
- Jerry Pate 2006
- Hale Irwin 2005
- Mark McNulty 2004
- Bruce Fleisher 2003; 2000
- Doug Tewell 2002
- Bob Gilder 2001
- Larry Nelson 1999
- Jim Albus 1998
- David Graham 1997
- Jack Nicklaus 1996
- Dave Stockton 1995
- Rocky Thompson 1994
- Jim Albus 1993
- Jim Colbert 1992
- Bob Charles 1991
- Mike Hill 1990
- Bob Charles 1989
- Dale Douglass 1988
The Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am is the fifth tournament on the tour's roster. As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other tournaments in the Champions Tour .
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