The PGA Tour’s fourth event in as many weeks is heading international, with the 2024 Zozo Championship taking place in Japan. This marks the first of three consecutive PGA Tour events outside of the United States, with the tournament being held in Asia for the fifth time. In 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Zozo Championship was held in the United States. This year, the tournament is part of the fall slate, which includes a total of eight events before the Tour takes a break and returns to North America for its final three official events of the year.
The Zozo Championship will be played at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan, a par-70 layout measuring 7,079 yards. Designed by Kinya Fujita, this will be the fifth time the tournament has been held at this course. The purse for the 2024 Zozo Championship is $8.5 million, with a first-place prize of $1.53 million. While some of the Fall series events have smaller purses compared to the previous year, the Zozo Championship features the same total purse and first-place money as it did in 2023.
For fans looking to catch the action, the Zozo Championship will be televised on Golf Channel, with coverage starting on Wednesday, October 23rd and continuing through Sunday, October 27th. The field for the tournament includes defending champion Collin Morikawa, as well as notable players like Rickie Fowler, Joel Dahmen, Max Homa, Will Zalatoris, Justin Thomas, Sahith Theegala, and Hideki Matsuyama. Morikawa and Matsuyama are the only past champions in the field, with Keegan Bradley, Patrick Cantlay, and Tiger Woods also among the previous winners of the tournament. Woods’ victory in 2019 was his 82nd and most recent PGA Tour win.
The Zozo Championship is part of the FedExCup Fall series, with Collin Morikawa looking to defend his title against a competitive field of players. The international aspect of the tournament adds a unique element to the PGA Tour schedule, providing fans with the opportunity to see some of the world’s top golfers compete on a global stage. With a significant purse and top players in the field, the 2024 Zozo Championship promises to be an exciting event for both players and fans alike. As the PGA Tour continues its global expansion, events like the Zozo Championship showcase the diversity and talent within the world of professional golf, making it a must-watch for golf enthusiasts around the world.
