Chrysler Classic of Tucson
The Chrysler Classic of Tucson is an annual golf tournament played at the par-72 Omni Tucson National Golf Resort, Arizona . Since the tournament started in 1945, it has been played at different courses in Tucson. The championship began its association with its present location in 1965, then known by the name of Tucson National Golf Club. The tournament was played briefly as a match play event from 1984-86 before returning to its old format.
The tournament's name was changed many times since its inception in 1945.
- Tucson Open (1945-55)
- Tucson Open Invitational (1956-60; 1962-71)
- Home of the Sun Open (1961)
- Dean Martin Tucson Open (1972-75)
- NBC Tucson Open (1976)
- Joe Garagiola-Tucson Open (1977-83)
- Seiko-Tucson Match Play Championship (1984-86)
- Seiko Tucson Open (1987)
- Northern Telecom Tucson Open (1988, 1990)
- Northern Telecom Open (1991-95)
- Nortel Open (1996)
- Tucson Chrysler Classic (1997-98)
- Touchstone Energy Tucson Open (1999-2002)
- Chrysler Classic of Tucson (2003- )
Tournament schedule and tickets
The Chrysler Classic of Tucson will next be held from 19-26 February, 2007. After the first two rounds the field will be cut to the low 70 professionals in this four-round event. Daily tickets are priced at $15. I f you serving in the military and you are in uniform entry is free on every day of the championship. The Chrysler Classic of Tucson is the ninth tournament in the US PGA Tour calendar. Phil Mickelson and David Duval are some of the famous players who have played and won here. As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other tournaments in the US PGA Tour.
