Boeing Classic: PGA Champions tournament returns to Snoqualmie Aug. 17 to 23

Some of golf’s biggest names are stopping in the Snoqualmie Valley next week, for the 11th annual Boeing Classic PGA Champions Tournament, Aug. 17 to 23 at the Snoqualmie Ridge TPC golf course.

Some of golf’s biggest names are stopping in the Snoqualmie Valley next week, for the 11th annual Boeing Classic PGA Champions Tournament, Aug. 17 to 23 at the Snoqualmie Ridge TPC golf course.

Last year’s champion, and Champion Tour Rookie of the Year Scott Dunlap is among 81 golfers to vie for a $2 million purse at this year’s tournament. Mark Brooks, who lost the title Dunlap in a sudden-death playoff, will be back, too.

Events planned for this year’s week-long tournament include a day of golf with the Seahawks, called Rumble on the Ridge, on Monday, an executive women’s day Tuesday, along with youth and adaptive golf clinics offered throughout the day.

The serious golfing starts Wednesday and Thursday with the Korean Air Pro-Am, and the Boeing Classic tournament officially starts Friday at 11:30 a.m., following the traditional Boeing jet flyover start.

Saturday is Family Day, with free admission for children accompanied by paying adults, plus family activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday is Military Appreciation Day, offering free admission for active, retired and reserve military personnel and their dependents.

For more information and the full schedule, visit http://boeingclassic.com.