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FIELD INCLUDES THE TOP FIVE IN CHARLES SCHWAB CUP STANDINGS

GRAND BLANC, Mich. – Tournament Officials announced today the details regarding the final field for the ninth playing of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. This elite roster of 78 players collectively represents 244 PGA TOUR Champions victories, including 18 senior major championship winners, and five members of the World Golf Hall of Fame – Ernie Els, Padraig Harrinton, Retief Goosen, Bernhard Langer and Vijay Singh. The field also contains the top five players in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, represented by two-time defending champion Stewart Cink (1), and fellow major winners Zach Johnson (2), Harrington (3), Steven Alker (4) and Goosen (5), who collectively boast 13 PGA TOUR Champions victories this year, counting four of the season’s five majors.

Four past champions of The Ally Challenge will be competing in this year’s field, Joe Durant (2021), Steve Stricker (2022), Singh (2023), and Cink (2024 and 2025). Winners of the Buick Open will also be well represented this year in Grand Blanc. Six members of that esteemed fraternity will be competing at Warwick Hills, including Singh (1997, 2004, 2005), Woody Austin (1995), Billy Mayfair (1998), Rocco Mediate (2000), Tom Pernice, Jr. (1999), and Scott Verplank (1988).

2026 FIELD OF COMPETITORS AS OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, AT 5 P.M. 
Alker, Steven
Allan, Steve
Ames, Stephen
Appleby, Stuart
Armour, Ryan
Atwal, Arjun *
Austin, Woody
Bertsch, Shane
Block, Michael
Browne, Olin
Cabrera, Ángel
Calcavecchia, Mark
Campbell, Chad
Caron, Jason
Chalmers, Greg
Choi, K.J.
Cink, Stewart
Crane, Ben
Daly, John
Devlin, Chris *
DiMarco, Chris
Duke, Ken
Durant, Joe
Duval, David
Els, Ernie
Estes, Bob
Flesch, Steve
Frazar, Harrison
Funk, Fred
Gainey, Tommy
Gay, Brian
Gonzalez, Ricardo
Goosen, Retief
Goydos, Paul
Green, Richard
Harrington, Padraig
Hend, Scott
Henry, J.J.
Hensby, Mark
Hicks, Justin *
Jaidee, Thongchai
Jobe, Brandt
Johnson, Zach
Karlsson, Robert
Kjeldsen, Søren
Labritz, Rob +
Langer, Bernhard
Maggert, Jeff
Mayfair, Billy
McCarron, Scott
McNeill, George
Mediate, Rocco
O'Neal, Tim
Pampling, Rod
Parel, Scott
Pavin, Corey
Pernice Jr., Tom
Petrovic, Tim
Quigley, Brett
Ridings, Tag
Rollins, John
Rooney, Dan +
Senden, John
Singh, Vijay
Slocum, Heath
Stankowski, Paul
Stenson, Henrik
Stricker, Steve
Tanigawa, Ken
Taylor, Vaughn
Tiziani, Mario
Van Pelt, Bo
Verplank, Scott
Weekley, Boo
Weir, Mike
Wilson, Mark
Wright, Michael
Yang, Y.E. 

78 Players in Field

Alternates
Bohn, Jason
Bransdon, David
Franco, Carlos
Sauers, Gene
Beckman, Cameron
Blake, Jay Don
Toledo, Esteban
Eger, David
Bradley, Michael
Eaks, R.W.
Short, Jr., Wes
Gamez, Robert
Wood, Willie
Kaye, Jonathan
MacKenzie, Will

+ Sponsor Exemption

* Open Qualifier / The 2026 open qualifying tournament for The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren was held on Tuesday, August 25, at Spring Meadows Country Club, Linden, Mich.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND BROADCAST TIMES (Schedule times and events subject to change)

NOTE: The 2026 tournament is open to the public from Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30 

THURSDAY, August 27(Public Gates open at 7:30 a.m.)

• Pro-Am Shotgun Times: (morning wave) 7:30 a.m. (morning wave)  & 1:30 p.m. (afternoon wave)
• Women of Influence Luncheon: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. (Miller Lite Beer Garden at Hole No. 17)
• Family Fun Night presented by Charles Stewart Mott Foundation: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Fan Zone/Hole No. 17) 

FRIDAY, August 28 (Gates open at 9 a.m.)

• Opening Ceremony – Folds of Honor Friday: 10:45 a.m. (estimated) – located at Hole No. 10 tee box
• Folds of Honor Breakfast: 9 – 10:30 a.m. (located at Hole No. 17)
• First Round Official Tournament Competition: Tee times begin at 11:10 a.m. (estimated) off Hole Nos. 1 and 10
• Chamber Tailgate (Private Event) 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Concert @17 presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort featuring The Wildflowers (located at Hole No. 17)
  • Ultimate Par 3 Showdown presented by Flint Bishop Airport & Allegiant Airlines: 6 p.m. (estimated)
  • House Music: 6:30 p.m.
  • The Wildflowers, a Tom Petty Tribute Band: 7 p.m.

Broadcast
Golf Channel: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (tape delay) ? Golf Channel App 3 p.m. – 6.m. (LIVE STREAM) 

SATURDAY, August 29 (Gates open at 9:30 a.m.)

• Second Round Official Tournament Competition: 10:40 a.m. start (estimated) off Hole Nos. 1 and 10
• Million Dollar Shot: 5:30 p.m. start (estimated) on Hole No. 17 following final tournament grouping
  • Three lucky fans, joined by celebrity participants and special guests, are provided the opportunity to win $1 million with a hole-in-one on the tournament’s famed 17th hole.
• Ally Community Concert featuring Keith Urban: Gates open at 4 p.m.
  • Nashville Yacht Club Band 6:45 p.m.
  • Keith Urban: 8 p.m.
  • Drone Show: Approximately 10 p.m. (following Keith Urban performance)

Broadcast
Golf Channel: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. (tape delay) ? Golf Channel App 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (LIVE STREAM) 

SUNDAY, August 30 (Gates open at 10 a.m.)

• The Ally Challenge Zehnder’s Complimentary Brunch sponsored by Frankenmuth Credit Union: 10 a.m. – noon (near the Clubhouse between Hole Nos. 9 and 18 greens)
• Final Round Official Tournament Competition: Tee times begin at 11:10 a.m. (estimated) off Hole Nos. 1 and 10
• Awards Ceremony: Following Play of Final Round

Broadcast
Golf Channel: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (LIVE) ? Golf Channel App 3 p.m. – 6.m. (LIVE STREAM)

DAILY ACTIVITIES(open to the public Thursday - Sunday)

• Food Truck Concessions: Open all day (located at Hole No. 17)  
• Fan Zone (located adjacent to Hole No. 17)

Hours: 8/27 – 2 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ? 8/28 – 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. ? 8/29 – 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ? 8/30 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Featuring:Ally Footgolf, McLaren Operation Putt, Johnnie Walker Golf Simulator, Randy Wise Putt Putt Challenge, and Kids Activities by Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium
• Randy Wise Caddie Shack at the Clubhouse Lawn: Open all day
• Miller Lite Beer Garden: Open all day (located at Hole No. 17 green)
• 17th Hole Birdie Bridge located over the pond with views of the iconic 17th hole at Warwick Hills
• Milagro 3 Par Bar: Open all day (located at Hole No. 17 green)
• Public Platform: Open all day (located at Hole No. 18)
• Birdie Time is Miller Time: Available during competition rounds (located at Hole No. 17)
• Dow VET Den (located on Hole No. 18)

Hours: 8/27 – 7:30 a.m.- 6:30 pm ? 8/28 – 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ? 8/29 – 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ? 8/30 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tickets for The Ally Challenge can be purchased by visiting the tournament website (theallychallenge.com). The Ally Challenge is open to spectators from Thursday (August 27) to Sunday (August 30) and ticket prices start at $15. Youth 17 and under receive free grounds access with a ticketed adult. For a complete listing of ticket options please CLICK HERE.

The Ally Challenge is a Regular Season PGA TOUR Champions event in 2026, which will give way to the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs – a season-ending, three-tournament series that concludes with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, used to determine the TOUR’s season-long champion. The 2026 PGA TOUR Champions schedule features 28 events, with players competing for more than $70 million in total prize money, the highest in PGA TOUR Champions’ 46-season history.

All three rounds of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren will be broadcast on Golf Channel.

Since its inception in 2018, The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren has donated nearly $9.7 million to support charity. 

For more information about The Ally Challenge, please visit www.theallychallenge.com. For the latest Ally Challenge news and updates on social media follow the tournament on Twitter and Instagram at @AllyChallenge and on Facebook at Facebook.com/AllyChallenge.

About The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren
The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren is an official event on the PGA TOUR Champions owned and operated by Tournaments for Charity, a Michigan non-profit corporation. This 54-hole stroke play golf tournament features 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals competing for a $2.2 million purse at the historic Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, MI. The event is designed to showcase the best golf on the PGA TOUR Champions for the enjoyment of spectators and to benefit local charities in the greater Flint area. All three official rounds will be internationally televised on the Golf Channel.

For more information about The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren, please visit theallychallenge.com. For the latest Ally Challenge news and updates on social media, follow the tournament on Twitter and Instagram at @AllyChallenge and on Facebook at Facebook.com/AllyChallenge. 

About Ally Financial
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) includes the nation's largest all-digital bank and an industry leading auto finance business, driven by a mission to "Do It Right" for its customers and communities. Ally is a U.S. financial holding company with $200 billion in assets and 9.6 million customers (June 30, 2026). Ally Bank, Member FDIC, offers online banking products, including high-yield savings and no hidden fee checking, and was the first major U.S. bank to eliminate overdraft fees. Ally also provides investing solutions through Ally Invest, including online brokerage, automated investing, IRAs and personal financial advice. As a leader in auto finance, Ally provides consumer and dealer financing, insurance, and vehicle remarketing services. Ally’s seasoned corporate finance business provides capital to equity sponsors and middle-market companies. Visit ally.com.

About McLaren Health Care
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $6.9 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan and Ohio. Learn more at mclaren.org.

About HNS Sports Group
HNS Sports Group is a Dublin, Ohio-based LLC founded in 2000. The company offers over 125-plus years of collective experience and is committed to providing professional, efficient and effective client representation in the categories of sponsorship consultation, event management, hospitality management, sales representation and tournament operations within the golf market. To learn more about HNS Sports Group, visit www.hnssports.com.

Media Contacts
The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren
Thomas P. Sprouse, VP Communications       
E-Mail: tsprouse@hnssports.com
Office: 614-889-6791 
Mobile: 614-519-1873

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