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The Watson Challenge

Schedule
Status
Final
Dates
Jun 24 — 26, 2026
Format
Stroke Play
Division
Pro • Men

Past Champions & Results

18 years on record · 2007–2025
2025 Champion
George Clarke
-1271-65-68 (204)
Runner-upEaston Johnson · -7

2025 Results

WinnerGeorge Clarke71-65-68 (204)

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About the tournament

The Watson Challenge, founded in 2007, is the vision of Tom Watson who came to the Kansas City Golf Association with the purpose of determining the best player in the greater Kansas City golf community while raising money for area charities. The Watson Challenge has a field of 48 players, which is comprised of the best professionals and amateurs living in the greater Kansas City golf community.

Final
2025 Champion
George Clarke
71-65-68 (204)
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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play
DivisionsProMen

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