PGA Korn Ferry Great Exuma Classic Successful

GREAT EXUMA, BAHAMAS – Hundreds of visitors and golf enthusiasts were on hand in Great Exuma to see Chandler Phillips win his first Korn Ferry Tournament on January 18.

Phillips walked away with prize earnings of $180,000 and a chance for a PGA Tour card at the conclusion of the 26-event Korn Ferry Tour Championship.

The Korn Ferry Tour 2023 season opening event was held over four days, January 15-18,
at Sandals Emerald Bay Golf Course and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism,
Investments & Aviation.

The event attracted some 100 professional golfers and nearly 600 visitors to the island.

In addition, the event brought an economic boost the Great Exuma, according to Director of Cultural and Authentic Events Charity Armbrister, of the Exuma Tourist Office.