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Hall of Famers Ernie Els, Colin Montgomerie to tee off at Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary
CALGARY — World Golf Hall of Famers Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie have been added to the field of the Rogers Charity Classic, the only Canadian stop on the Champions Tour.
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Els, a former world No. 1 and a four-time major winner, will tee off at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club for the second straight year.
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He finished in a tie for 10th in 2024.
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'I look forward to playing again in Calgary at the Rogers Charity Classic,' Els said in a release. 'It is a tournament known for its deep roots in the community, and tremendous power to influence children's charities to make our communities a better place, which closely aligns with my own goals.'
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Scotland's Montgomerie was runner-up in his first appearance at the event in 2015 and finished sixth in 2016.
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'I enjoy all of the PGA Tour Champions events, but Calgary is a special one,' Montgomerie said in a release.
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'The course is absolutely perfect, and the tournament has had a tremendous impact on the community. It has been voted the No. 1 Tour event three times for a reason, and I have always said as long as I'm on this Tour, I'll be participating in the Rogers Charity Classic.'
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