The Legends Tour has added a new event to its 2025 schedule with the introduction of the Reignwood Legends Championship, the inaugural staging of which is being held at Reignwood Pine Valley in Beijing from July 4-6.
The tournament will be the first Legends Tour event in China and comes exactly 20 years after the DP World Tour’s Johnnie Walker Classic was held at the venue – an event which featured many current Legends Tour players, including 2005 US Open Champion Michael Campbell, who finished third that week and will be among a stellar list of players participating in July.
The Reignwood Legends Championship will fill a gap in the Legends Tour schedule between the US Senior Open in Colorado (June 26-29) and the Swiss Senior Open in Bad Ragaz (July 11-13).
“We are thrilled to be bringing the Legends Tour to such a stunning venue as Reignwood Pine Valley and look forward to what will undoubtedly be a very special week in Beijing,” said Legends Tour CEO Phil Harrison. “The Legends Tour is truly a global tour and we, like our hosts, are committed to helping develop the game and exposing it to new audiences.
“We want to inspire more people in China and beyond to take an interest in the game and our legendary players – from Ryder Cup captains to Major winners – can do just that. We are all very excited to partner with Reignwood Group and deliver a superb tournament at Reignwood Pine Valley.”
In addition to Campbell, the tournament will feature a host of international names, with many DP World Tour winners and Ryder Cup players on show in Beijing. This includes 2024 Legends Tour Order of Merit winner Adilson da Silva, India’s Jeev Milkha Singh, Ryder Cup players Stephen Gallacher, Niclas Fasth, Philip Price and Joakim Haeggman, plus South African stars Keith Horne, Darren Fichardt and James Kingston.
Commenting on the tournament, Zheng Gang, Executive President of Reignwood Group, said: “Twenty years ago, we hosted the Johnnie Walker Classic on the DP World Tour, allowing golf enthusiasts in Beijing to witness top-tier professional competition for the first time. This year’s Reignwood Legends Championship marks our introduction of the Legends Tour to China. We eagerly anticipate players visiting Beijing Reignwood Pine Valley this summer to experience our exceptional courses and deliver an unforgettable tournament for Chinese spectators.”
Located close to Beijing and the Great Wall at Badaling, Reignwood Pine Valley is home to 54 holes designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son, Jack Nicklaus II. The original Golden Bear course opened in 1998, with a further 27 holes being added in 2006. Since then, the venue has hosted numerous significant tournaments, including DP World Tour and LPGA events.