After the success of the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic, the tournament will return to the Korn Ferry Tour the week of February 10-16, 2020. Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida will again host the 144 professionals competing for a $550,000 purse and a chance to contend against the world’s best on the PGA TOUR.

The 2019 LECOM Suncoast Classic named Mark Hubbard, former PGA TOUR professional, its first champion. Hubbard shot an impressive 26-under to secure the victory and propel his season toward success. He is set to receive his PGA TOUR card and make his return for the 2020 season.

“My win was so early in the year that I knew I had some work to do still to lock up my card, but I feel like I needed to come back onto this Tour to learn how to win again,” said Hubbard. “It was nice to accomplish my goal so early in the year. It almost came as a surprise to me. I thought that I would have to build all year to get into position to win, but to win it at the LECOM Suncoast Classic was unbelievable. It jumpstarted my confidence and I’ve been a different player since then.”

The 2020 LECOM Suncoast Classic will provide another opportunity for a shot at the PGA TOUR, as the tournament continues in its five-year deal through 2023. Volunteer registration for 2020 will open in September, and volunteers from 2019 will have priority sign-up. Ticket sale information will also be released soon.

ABOUT LECOM SUNCOAST CLASSIC

The LECOM Suncoast Classic, a tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour, made its debut on the annual schedule in 2019. The LECOM Suncoast Classic is contested at Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and will be held the week of February 10-16, with 144 players competing for a $550,000 purse. A five-year deal is in place through 2023. For more information, please visit lecomsuncoastclassic.com.