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Dominion Energy, PGA Tour
Champions sign long-term pact
New agreements are the longest simultaneous
extensions in PGA Tour Champions history
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wildly successful first two years helped ensure the
Dominion Energy Charity Classic will remain in
Richmond for the long haul.
Prior to the start of the 2018 DECC at The
Country Club of Virginia’s James River Course,
the PGA Tour announced a 10-year extension of the tournament
through 2029 for both the tournament’s title sponsor and its
venue. The joint agreements are the longest simultaneous exten-
sions announced between title sponsor and host venue in PGA
Tour Champions history.
The championship is three for three in producing scintillating
finishes. Scott McCarron won the inaugural event in a playoff in
2016. Bernhard Langer made an eagle on No. 18 in 2017 to claim
the title. Woody Austin made a birdie on No. 18 this October to
hold off Langer by a stroke and win his first title in the event,
which has twice earned the Players Award as the PGA Tour
Champions players’ favorite stop.
“Dominion Energy has provided a wonderful experience for
both players and fans, and with their long-term support, I’m
excited to see the Dominion Energy Charity Classic continue to
grow over the next 10 years,” Langer said at a press conference
announcing the extension. “The Country Club of Virginia is a
phenomenal venue and Richmond is a great community for the
start of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs.”
Soon after the extension was announced, the DECC introduced
a new charitable event benefitting The First Tee of Greater Rich-
mond. The charity event will take place on Monday, April 22, 2019
and will feature sponsor foursomes and junior participants of The
First Tee program.
“Not only will this serve as our primary fundraising event,
but will also allow us a platform to provide our supporters with
an exceptional opportunity to play such a special PGA Tour-
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ready course while we fulfill our vision—to strengthen
the character of our community,” said Brent Schnei-
der, the CEO of The First Tee of Greater Richmond.
Added DECC executive director Steve Schoen-
feld: “Elevating local charities in the Rich-
mond community continues to be a driving
force for us at the Dominion Energy Char-
ity Classic and we know this event will
help to continue fostering lasting and
impactful charitable contributions in
our community.”
Woody Austin, champion of the
2018 Dominion Energy Charity
Classic, poses with young fans
for a photo after finishing the
final round at The Country
Club of Virginia.