Here are the basics about the Reno-Tahoe Open at Montrêux:
- Reigning Champion: Scott Piercy, 2011 Champion
- Dates: July 30 - 05, 2012 (14th Consecutive Year)
- Host Venue: Montrêux Golf & Country Club
- Course Architect: Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
- Course Stats: Par 72, Yardage 7,472. This makes Montrêux the third longest course on the PGA TOUR and it has also rated the 6th most difficult course among all PGA TOUR events.
- Live Television Coverage: The Golf Channel
- Purse: $3 Million
- FedExCup Points: 250
- Format: Modified Stableford, the only of its kind on the PGA TOUR
- Field: 132 PGA TOUR Members with a cut to the top 70 on Saturday of tournament week
The Reno-Tahoe Open Montrêux is operated by the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and has a significant economic impact for the Reno/Tahoe region and highlights this stunning region as a world class golf destination through national and international media coverage, with print media public relations advertising equivalency in 2010 alone at over $2 million.
Please join us and experience world class golf and special events!
