Barclays Classic
Though traditionally known as “The Westchester” to the golfers and fans, the Barclays Classic is annually played at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York.The tournament's name has been changed a number of times due to change in sponsors.
- Westchester Classic (1967-75)
- American Express Westchester Classic (1976-78)
- Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic (1979-89)
- Buick Classic (1990-2004)
- Barclays Classic (2005- )
Vijay Singh won the 2006 Barclays Classic for the third in his career. He beat Adam Scott by two strokes, earning $1,035,000 in the process. The total prize money for the 2006 edition was $5,750,000. It was his first title on the US PGA Tour since the 2005 Buick Open.
Tournament schedule and tickets
Barclays Classic was usually played in June but from 2007 it has been shifted to August due to the rescheduling on the US PGA Tour calendar. It will be held from 20-26 August.
Barclays Classic will now be held in August every year due to the change in the US PGA Tour schedule. As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other tournaments in the US PGA Tour.
