THE GALLERI CLASSIC PRESENTED BY SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO (PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS)

The Galleri Classic Returns to Rancho Mirage: A Star-Studded Field Set for Battle

Presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, marking the sixth event of the season. Held at the iconic Mission Hills Country Club, this par-72, 7,165-yard course is hosting the tournament for its third year, from March 28-30, 2025.

This year’s edition boasts a loaded field featuring 79 players, including seven World Golf Hall of Fame members. Among the legends teeing it up are defending champion Retief Goosen, Ernie Els (currently second in the Charles Schwab Cup standings), Schwab Cup leader Miguel Ángel Jiménez, reigning Schwab Cup winner Steven Alker, Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, José María Olazábal, and Vijay Singh.

The strength of the field extends beyond Hall of Famers. The tournament also features 10 former winners of The American Express (formerly the Bob Hope Classic) who are competing this week, including David Duval, Chad Campbell, Fred Couples, Joe Durant, Jay Haas, Brian Gay, Justin Leonard, Corey Pavin, Mike Weir, and Mark Wilson. David Duval famously shot a final-round 59 to win in 1999.

Round 1 Tee Times and Pairings to Watch:

Friday’s opening round will see players tee off from both the 1st and 10th tees starting at 8:10 AM. Here are a few notable pairings:

• 8:20 AM (1 Tee): Charlie Wi, Billy Mayfair
• 8:31 AM (1 Tee): Brandt Jobe, Rocco Mediate, Scott McCarron
• 8:41 AM (1 Tee): Cameron Percy, Woody Austin, Bob Estes
• 9:34 AM (1 Tee): Mike Weir, Colin Montgomerie, Joe Durant
• 9:44 AM (1 Tee): Fred Couples, Justin Leonard, Bernhard Langer
• 10:05 AM (1 Tee): Retief Goosen, Stewart Cink, David Toms
• 10:16 AM (1 Tee): Ernie Els, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Vijay Singh
• 8:10 AM (10 Tee): David Frost, Jeff Maggert, Brett Quigley
• 9:44 AM (10 Tee): Y.E. Yang, Alex Cejka, Ricardo Gonzalez

Player Perspectives Heading into the Tournament:

Bernhard Langer, who missed last year due to an Achilles injury but came back strong to win the 2024 Charles Schwab Cup, is thrilled to be back at this “fantastic venue” with a “really beautiful golf course in fantastic shape.”

Fred Couples, a Palm Springs resident since 1980, feels very comfortable on the Mission Hills course, noting you need to be able to “cut it, draw it, and stop it.”

Retief Goosen, defending champion, has played well here the last two years and appreciates the greens with “a lot of movement” that require imagination.

Steven Alker, who has finished runner-up in the Galleri Classic for the past two years, ranks this tournament highly in his year and hopes “third time’s a charm.”

A Look Back:

The Galleri Classic has already seen some exciting moments in its short history. David Toms set the low 54-hole score at 200 (-16) in 2023, while Ricardo Gonzalez carded the low 18-hole score of 63 in the second round of 2024.

Tune In:

Golf fans can catch the action on Golf Channel with the following broadcast schedule (ET):

• Friday: 10:00 pm – 1:00 am (TD)
• Saturday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Sunday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

With a stellar field, a challenging course, and the anticipation of another thrilling finish, the 2025 Galleri Classic is shaping up to be a must-watch event on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule.