2026 Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic at Lehigh Country Club
The Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic presented by Sodexo makes its PGA TOUR Champions debut at Lehigh Country Club in Allentown from October 2 through October 4, 2026. The inaugural tournament brings a 78-player field and three rounds of senior professional competition to the Lehigh Valley during the closing stretch of the Charles Schwab Cup regular season.
Lehigh Country Club is a classic William S. Flynn parkland design that plays to par 70 and measures 6,851 yards from its black tees. The routing follows rolling Pennsylvania terrain near the Little Lehigh stream, with significant elevation changes, varied par 4s, demanding par 3s, two risk-reward par 5s, and green sites that reward thoughtful approach placement and creative use of the ground.
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🏌️ Lehigh Country Club — Allentown, Pennsylvania Par 70 • 6,851 Yards from Black Tees • William S. Flynn Parkland Design
Lehigh Country Club will host the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic beginning with the inaugural 2026 edition. The historic routing is built around position off the tee, elevation control, precise approach placement, strategic use of contours, demanding par-3 play, and disciplined decisions around Flynn's varied green sites.
Quick Course Overview
William S. Flynn designed the course in 1927, and Lehigh Country Club moved to its current location in 1928. The walkable parkland layout follows the rolling hills of the Lehigh Valley, uses 105 feet of elevation change from its lowest to highest point, and incorporates the Little Lehigh stream, mature trees, natural contours, and some of Flynn's most distinctive green complexes.
Course Type / Conditions
- Traditional Pennsylvania parkland course with rolling terrain and dramatic elevation changes
- William S. Flynn routing that emphasizes natural contours, angles, and strategic positioning
- Little Lehigh stream, mature specimen trees, bunkering, and uneven lies shape club selection
- Par-70 scorecard with four par 3s, two par 5s, and a varied collection of par 4s
What Matters Most
- Positional driving to find the correct side of fairways and improve angles into Flynn's greens
- Distance control when elevation changes and uneven lies alter approach yardages
- Par-3 performance across a strong set of four demanding one-shot holes
- Short-game imagination when contours, firm approaches, and missed greens bring the ground game into play
Player-Fit Keys
- Accurate drivers and disciplined strategists who value position over reckless distance
- Strong mid-iron and long-iron players capable of handling the demanding par 3s
- Players comfortable shaping shots and adjusting trajectory from rolling terrain
- Confident scramblers and putters who can solve subtle green contours
Winning Formula
- Choose conservative tee targets that preserve the best approach angle
- Use slopes and run-up options when the ground game offers a safer route to the green
- Take advantage of the two par 5s without forcing recovery shots around the stream
- Limit three-putts and bogeys on the long par 3s and more demanding elevated approaches
Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic
2026 Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic
Tournament Details
Date: October 2-4, 2026
Location: Lehigh Country Club, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Format: 54-hole PGA TOUR Champions stroke play
Purse: $2.3 million
An inaugural 78-player championship on a classic William S. Flynn parkland course in the Lehigh Valley.
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2026 Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic
PGA TOUR Champions
Lehigh Country Club — Allentown, Pennsylvania
$2.3 million purse and a 78-player field
Three-day stroke-play event during the late regular-season stretch
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Lehigh Country Club
Allentown Championship Venue
Par 70 • 6,851 Yards from Black Tees
William S. Flynn designed the course in 1927
Rolling parkland terrain with 105 feet of elevation change
Strategic green sites, the Little Lehigh stream, and natural ground-game options
Inaugural Championship
First Edition in 2026
A New PGA TOUR Champions Stop
The first champion will be crowned Sunday, October 4
The event launches under a five-year partnership announced in 2025
Lehigh Country Club is scheduled to host the tournament annually
Lehigh Course-Fit Keys
Position, Elevation & Green-Site Control
Accuracy, Iron Play and Short-Game Touch
Drive to the correct side of fairways to open approach angles
Adjust yardages carefully across rolling terrain and elevation changes
Use contours intelligently and avoid short-sided misses around Flynn's greens
Field & Storyline Watch
78-Player Champions Field
Legends, Major Winners and Cup Contenders
Tournament materials highlight stars such as Stewart Cink, Ernie Els, and Padraig Harrington
Bernhard Langer, Steve Stricker, Fred Couples, and other Champions names shape the early watch list
Final entries, withdrawals, alternates, and featured groups will be tracked through the news page
Lehigh Valley Community Impact
Golf With a Local Mission
Charitable Support Across the Region
Tournament proceeds are intended to support charities across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the greater Philadelphia region
Valley Youth House and Eagles Autism Foundation are primary beneficiaries of the inaugural edition
The event combines professional golf, local hospitality, volunteer activity, and charitable fundraising
Tournament News & Highlights
Round Coverage
News, Video and Leaderboard Movement
Field notes, tee times, weather, interviews, and daily scoring movement
Highlights and video recaps from each competition round
Jefferson Classic History
The Tournament Begins
Allentown's New Champions Event
The tournament was announced in April 2025 through a five-year partnership
The inaugural edition brings PGA TOUR Champions competition to Lehigh Country Club
The first winner will establish the championship record and begin the event's list of past champions
The Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic & Lehigh Country Club Story
The Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic was announced in April 2025 as a new annual PGA TOUR Champions tournament at Lehigh Country Club. Jefferson Health, PGA TOUR Champions, and Lehigh Country Club entered a five-year partnership to bring the event to Allentown beginning in fall 2026.
The inaugural tournament is scheduled for October 2-4, 2026, with a 78-player field competing over 54 holes for a $2.3 million purse. All three competition rounds are scheduled for Golf Channel coverage, giving the Lehigh Valley a national and international tournament platform.
Lehigh Country Club moved to its current site in 1928 after William S. Flynn designed the course in 1927. The routing uses the rolling hills of the Lehigh Valley, significant elevation changes, the Little Lehigh stream, varied green sites, and natural contours to create a strategic parkland test that should reward experience and disciplined course management.
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