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The Watson Challenge

Schedule
CourseShoal Creek Golf CourseLocationKansas City, MODatesJun 24 — 26, 2026CategoryPro • Men

Past Champions & Results

18 years on record · 2007–2025
2025 Champion
George Clarke
-1271-65-68 (204)
Runner-upEaston Johnson · 209

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.

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FormatStroke Play
DivisionsProMen

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