The Ascendant presented by Blue announces sponsor exemption qualifying tournaments 

All four exemptions into the field will be determined by qualifying tournaments at TPC Colorado on July 6^th, 2024

 

 

BERTHOUD, COLORADO – The Ascendant presented by Blue announced today that all four exemptions into the 156-player field will be determined through three separate qualifying events that will take place on Saturday, July 6^th at TPC Colorado. This will be the first time that the exemptions will be awarded through a competition. Two of the four exemptions will be awarded to the top two finishers with either 2024 PGA TOUR or Korn Ferry Tour status. The other two exemptions will be awarded to the top finisher in two categories: Juniors and Open. Juniors that are age 18 years or younger as of July 6^th are eligible to compete in a field limited to 30 players.  The Open division will be available to golfers older than 18 years of age and are not PGA TOUR or Korn Ferry Tour members for 2024. The Open and Junior qualifying tournaments will be eligible to all golfers with a handicap of zero or better. The field of the junior qualifying event will be determined through TUGR rankings and players will be accepted in ranking order through June 12, 2024.

 

To enter any of three qualifying events, each player must submit an application (www.golfgenius.com/ggid/rdxfp4) and pay an entry fee of $300, after they have been selected in the qualifying tournament field. The purse for each qualifying event is as follows: PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour members – 1^st place will receive $3,000 | 2^nd place will receive $1,500. Juniors – 1^st place will receive $500. Open category – 1^st place will receive $1,000.

 

“We are thrilled to offer this unique opportunity for all golfers aspiring to play in The Ascendant presented by Blue in 2024.” said Tournament Director Drew Blass. “We hope this tournament provides these four golfers the opportunity to showcase their talents against world class golfers on the Korn Ferry Tour.”

 

For more information about The Ascendant presented by Blue, please visit TheAscendant.com.

 

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About Korn Ferry Tour

Founded (1990), owned and operated by the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour identifies and develops golf's next stars, preparing them to compete and win on the game's biggest stage. The Korn Ferry Tour, which has served as a path to the PGA TOUR since its inception, will award 30 PGA TOUR cards based off its points list in 2024, with the No. 1 player earning exemptions into the following year’s PLAYERS Championship and U.S. Open. With more than 600 PGA TOUR titles, 31 major championships and seven FedExCup champions, Korn Ferry Tour alumni make up 83 percent of the PGA TOUR’s current membership. To learn more about the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour and to follow the season-long quest for PGA TOUR cards, visit PGATOUR.COM or follow the Korn Ferry Tour on social media. At least seven Korn Ferry Tour events are televised annually on Golf Channel in the United States, with tournament coverage available internationally in more than 170 countries and territories via 23 media partners.

 

About Cypress Ascendant Services

At Cypress Ascendant Services, we lead the future of real estate closings through strategic Proptech alliances.  We prioritize delivering a flawless experience for our clients by leveraging cutting-edge technology and comprehensive data. Our mission is to enhance cost efficiency, streamline processes, accelerate timelines, and provide tailored attention to every client, ensuring a consistently seamless closing experience. Fueled by innovation and data-driven solutions, we are dedicated to setting industry benchmarks with our comprehensive title closing solution that evolves with our clients’ needs.  Licensed in most states and continuously expanding through key partnerships and strategic acquisitions, we are committed to providing the best end-to-end closing solutions in the real estate space.  To learn more about Cypress Ascendant Services, please visit www.ca-svs.com.

 

About Cypress Ascendant

Cypress Ascendant is a diversified boutique investment and advisory partnership.   Our portfolio includes sectors such as real estate, finance, sports, entertainment, hospitality, events, insurance, consumer goods, technology, and data.  Our fundamental principle is based on having only strategic partners, quality relationships and connectivity. Cypress Ascendant’s General Partners are meaningful investors personally, creating financial alignment with all Limited Partners.  To learn more about Cypress Ascendant, please visit http://www.cypress-ascendant.com.

 

About The Ascendant presented by Blue

The Ascendant presented by Blue first joined the Korn Ferry Tour in September 2018. In the first five years, the event has generated more than $500,000 for local charities and produced incredible champions: Nelson Ledesma (2019), Will Zalatoris (2020), Tag Ridings (2021), Zecheng Dou (2022), and Nick Lindheim (2023). Scheduled for July 8-July 14, 2024 the tournament will once again host a field of 156 golfers as they compete for a share of the $1,000,000 purse and a spot on the PGA TOUR.  As the pathway to the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour annually produces talented professional golfers who are ready to compete and win on golf's biggest stage. Hosted at TPC Colorado, an Arthur Schaupeter Golf Course Architects designed course with the picturesque mountain views of the Front Range. For information about available opportunities including corporate partnerships, volunteers, and ticket sales, please visit the official tournament website at TheAscendant.com. Information can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or by calling 970-528-7070.

 

About TUGR

The Universal Golf Rankings (TUGR) is the most accurate rankings and advanced analytics in golf. Leveraging head-to-head matchups and the power of cloud computing, TUGR ranks golfers across the globe with precision and is used as an exemption and qualifying criteria for both professional and junior tournaments. Learn more at TUGR.org.