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Florida pro-am tournament to celebrate 50th anniversary in December

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Florida pro-am tournament to celebrate 50th anniversary in December

Summary

The Henry Tuten Gator Bowl Pro-Am will commemorate its 50th anniversary on December 14-15 at the Sea Island Resort Seaside and Plantation Courses in St. Simons Island, Georgia. This annual event draws professional golfers from various tours, including the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Organizers plan to honor tournament founder Henry Tuten, who passed away earlier this year, acknowledging his legacy of charitable contributions exceeding $100,000 over the past six years. Early commitments to participate include PGA Tour winners Russell Knox and Harold Varner III, among others.

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By the Numbers

•The event will take place at Sea Island Resort on December 14-15.
•It attracts players from the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, and LIV Golf.
•Russell Knox and Harold Varner III have already committed to play.
•The tournament has raised over $100,000 for golf-themed non-profits.
•Henry Tuten, the tournament founder, passed away at 97 in March.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Popular Florida pro-am that attracts PGA Tour players, other pros turns 50

What they're saying

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The Henry Tuten Gator Bowl Pro-Am reaches a milestone this year. And it will be a bittersweet celebration, without the tournament's namesake.
— Yahoo Sports

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