The Chile Classic will bring in the biggest money bag in the country’s history

This Thursday begins the Chile Classic, the most important golf tournament in the country and part of the Korn Ferry Tour, the PGA development circuit. A unique opportunity to see the next stars of the planet and for this edition it will have a prize pool of one million dollars.

And it’s 2024 the tournament will distribute US$1,000,000 among the players who qualify at the Prince Of Wales Country Club. “It is an honor to organize the Astara Chile Classic again, because In addition to the participation of 156 world-class athletes, our country’s largest championship purse is rewarded with a prize of one million dollars. “, mentioned Alejandro Peric, tournament director.

Peric said this during the event’s opening conference, which was attended by various authorities, including Korn Ferry Tour President Alex Baldwin; the president of the Chilean Olympic Committee, Miguel Ángel Mujica and Jaime Pizarro Minister of Sports.

Also present was Cristóbal Del Solar, who arrives at this Chile Classic as one of the great protagonists of Korn Ferry. In Bogota, less than a month ago, he had the lowest round in the history of a PGA-sponsored tournament. connect 57 hits on the first day of the Astara Championship.

“I would love to play at the Astara Chili Classic presented by Scotiabank, where my family and friends will also be there. It’s a special event, but I always try to concentrate tournament by tournament and not think that I’m at home. “I’m going to do the same thing as in all championships: prepare as best as I can and do my weekly routine,” said the golfer.

Tickets are now on sale via Live Tickets and prices range from 10,000 to 50,000, depending on the day and whether you opt for general or VIP entry. The action really begins this Wednesday with the traditional Pro-Am preceding the first round.