NAPA, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 – The Procore Championship, set for Sept. 12-15 in Napa Valley, has announced three sponsor exemptions that will play in the field in this year’s tournament: Luke Clanton, Neal Shipley, and Wenyi Ding.
Luke Clanton
Currently the No.1 ranked amateur in the world and No. 66 overall, Clanton has already made history on the PGA TOUR. He is only the second amateur since 1961 to record three top-10 finishes in a single PGA TOUR season, a feat previously accomplished by Jack Nicklaus. Clanton also became the first amateur in 66 years to achieve back-to-back top-10 finishes in PGA TOUR events and is the only amateur in the 124-year history of the U.S. Open to record consecutive rounds in the 60s.
Neal Shipley
Shipley, a recent standout in the amateur circuit, turned professional following an impressive 2024 season. He made headlines by earning low amateur honors at both the Masters and the U.S. Open, joining an elite group of players who have achieved this distinction in the same year. Shipley’s amateur career was marked by a runner-up finish at the 2023 U.S. Amateur, which earned him entry into these major championships. A graduate of Ohio State University, Shipley has quickly transitioned to the professional ranks, already securing a top-10 finish in his first few PGA TOUR events.
Wenyi Ding
Ding, a standout freshman at Arizona State University, has quickly made a name for himself in collegiate golf. In 2024, he earned First Team All-America honors after an outstanding season where he finished as the top-ranked freshman in the Golfstat rankings and secured a place on the All-Freshman Team. His achievements include multiple top-10 finishes and a pivotal role in leading the Sun Devils to the NCAA Championship, where they advanced to match play. Ding’s impressive collegiate debut follows a decorated junior career, making him one of the most promising young talents in golf today.
Spectators have a variety of ticket options to choose from to watch this year’s sponsor exemptions compete, ranging from daily grounds tickets to the 1955 Club experience. The new 1955 Club offers fans incredible views of the finishing hole from the comfort of open-air seating in a grove of redwood trees, along with hosted lunch and afternoon snacks, beer and wine tastings from Alpha Omega, Amulet Estate, Freemark Abbey and Revana Family Vineyard. Tickets also have access to VIP restrooms and all the open-to-the-public areas on the course.
For more information on the 2024 Procore Championship or to purchase tickets visit ProcoreChampionship.com.
About Procore Championship
The Procore Championship, an official PGA TOUR event, takes place September 12–15, 2024 at Silverado Resort in Napa, Calif. The internationally televised event brings in millions of dollars in coverage for the Napa Valley region through its affiliation with Golf Channel as it follows 144 PGA TOUR professionals competing for 500 FedExCup points, a two-year exemption on TOUR, World Golf Ranking points, and entry into THE PLAYERS, The Sentry, The Masters, and the PGA Championship. Notable participants and winners have included Sahith Theegala, Max Homa, Hideki Matsuyama, Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, Tony Finau, Will Zalatoris, Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay and more. Follow along on social media – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – or visit the website for more information, ProcoreChampionship.com.
About Procore
Procore Technologies, Inc. creates software for people who build the world. With a focus on providing timely and accurate data for all, Procore transforms the construction industry one project at a time – from hospitals and skyscrapers to airports and stadiums. Beyond its connected, innovative technology, Procore empowers the industry and its communities through Procore.org. For more information, visit www.procore.com.
About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.
The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and administers PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR University. TOUR members represent the world’s best players, hailing from 28 countries and territories. Showcasing the biggest moments in the sport with history and legacy on the line, the PGA TOUR has long-term domestic distribution partnerships for broadcast coverage on CBS, NBC and Golf Channel and video streaming service on ESPN+. Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and territories in 28 languages via 44 broadcast and digital partners. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.64 billion.
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About SPORTFIVE
SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that delivers customer-centric solutions based on trust and transparency, deep industry experience and global relationships, digital intelligence, and innovation. SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans to create and enable contemporary partnerships in sports.
While creating and growing long-term value for all, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through innovative digital solutions and strives to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.
Being at the center of professional sport SPORTFIVE will use its unique position, in order to make a positive contribution to sustainability and to live up to the social and economic duty and responsibility, which sport and consequently all parties involved, also have. SPORTFIVE operates with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in Soccer, Golf, Esports, Motorsport, Handball, Tennis, Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Olympics and Multi-Sport Events and many more.
The Procore Championship is operated by SPORTFIVE Golf, LLC.