Viking Classic granted new date for 2009

The Viking Classic, Mississippi's premiere professional sporting event, is pleased to announce that the PGA TOUR has granted the event a new date for 2009. Next year's event will be held October 26 – November 1, 2009, in a stand alone position on the PGA TOUR schedule.

“We are so pleased that the PGA TOUR thought so highly of the Viking Classic and its past success that it decided to award our tournament a new date,” said Randy Watkins, Viking Classic Tournament Director. “Being an unencumbered tournament will attract much more attention from the golf community around the world, which will only increase the excitement and success of the Viking Classic.”

The Viking Classic earned this stand alone date based on its success over the past two years and its storied history.

Happy Holidays

As we approach the end of 2008, I want to personally thank you for your continued business and tremendous loyalty to the Viking Classic, Patrick Farms and Whisper Lake, especially during such challenging times. It was an exciting year for golf, the PGA TOUR and for our courses. I hear often from many of you on my blog and want to thank you for your well wishes, great ideas and suggestions on how we can serve you even better. As we enter 2009, we will continue to improve, and we will be adding new programs based on your suggestions. Have a safe and happy holiday and thank you for all you do for golf. I look forward to seeing on the course and at Annandale for the Viking Classic.

P.S. - Congrats to Glen Day who made it through TOUR School and will be competing full time this year. Also, please follow Mississippian’s Vance Veazey and Chad Ginn who will be playing full time on the Nationwide Tour this year.