Tournament preview: Host Steve Stricker joins a field of 76 at the 2026 AmFam Championship

MADISON – Golf’s biggest names on the PGA TOUR Champions are pairing up, with the final field set for the 2026 American Family Insurance Championship, June 5-7 at TPC Wisconsin, where 76 players will compete in 38 teams for the “Dream Achieved” trophy.

For the second straight year, the AmFam Championship will feature a team format exclusive to the PGA TOUR Champions, according to a news release. The field will compete as 38 two-person teams over 54 holes, with two rounds of best ball and one round of scramble. The tournament returns to TPC Wisconsin, the event’s home since 2025, on Madison’s north side.

Defending champion Darren Clarke will return with a new partner this year, teaming up with Ben Crane after winning the 2025 title alongside Thomas Bjørn. Clarke and Bjørn won last year’s inaugural team title at 32-under-par.

Tournament host Steve Stricker, the 2023 champion, is one of five former AmFam Championship winners in the field, along with Clarke (2025), Ernie Els (2024), two-time winner Jerry Kelly (2019 and 2021), and Scott McCarron (2018).

The field also includes returning players such as Steven Alker, Ángel Cabrera, John Daly, David Duval, Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Bernhard Langer, Davis Love III, Jose Maria Olazabal, and Vijay Singh.

Zach Johnson, a two-time major champion who won the 2007 Masters and 2015 Open Championship, will make his AmFam Championship debut as a PGA TOUR Champions rookie. Johnson, who participated in the 2023 Celebrity Foursome exhibition, will partner with 2025 Charles Schwab Cup Champion Stewart Cink.

Celebrating its 10th tournament, proceeds from the AmFam Championship benefit American Family Children’s Hospital and local nonprofits. Tickets are available at www.amfamchampionship.com.

“The AmFam Champ is set for another great week, with a standout field of PGA TOUR Champions giving fans the chance to see golf legends up close competing at a high level,” said Nate Pokrass, tournament director. “The feedback on the team format has been outstanding, and you could feel the energy from the crowds. Players embraced the partner competition and have expressed excitement all year long to return to Madison. What truly makes this event special is the impact on our community. Since the tournament began in 2016, nearly $22 million has been raised for the American Family Children’s Hospital and local nonprofits. We’re looking forward to celebrating our 10th tournament with another great event for our fans, partners and the greater Madison community.”

Who’s playing in the 2026 AmFam Championship

This year’s American Family Insurance Championship field includes:

• World Golf Hall of Fame members (5): Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Davis Love III, Jose Maria Olazabal, Vijay Singh.
• Former world No. 1 players (4): David Duval, Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh.
• Major championship winners (14): Ángel Cabrera, Stewart Cink, Darren Clarke, John Daly, David Duval, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen, Zach Johnson, Bernhard Langer, Davis Love III, Jose Maria Olazabal, Vijay Singh, Y.E. Yang.
• Nine of the top 10 on the current Charles Schwab Cup money list: Stewart Cink (1), Zach Johnson (2), Ernie Els (3), Steven Alker (4), Boo Weekley (6), Retief Goosen (7), Tommy Gainey (8), Alex Cejka (9), Charlie Wi (10).
• Multiple-time PGA TOUR Champions winners in 2025 and 2026: Stewart Cink (3 wins, 2025; 4 wins, 2026), Miguel Ángel Jiménez (4 wins 2025), Ángel Cabrera (3 wins 2025), Steve Allan (3 wins 2025).
• Payne Stewart Award recipients (9): Billy Andrade (2022), Zach Johnson (2020), Bernhard Langer (2018), Stewart Cink (2017), Ernie Els (2015), Steve Stricker (2012), Tom Lehman (2010), Kenny Perry (2009), Davis Love III (2008).
• Players who have competed in all 10 AmFam Championships (7): Billy Andrade, Woody Austin, Joe Durant, Lee Janzen, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Scott McCarron, Scott Parel.
• First-time AmFam Championship players (6): Ben Crane, Zach Johnson, Tommy Gainey, Rory Sabbatini, Bo Van Pelt, George McNeill.

AmFam Champ Celebrity Foursome Hosted by Andy North set for June 6

The American Family Insurance Celebrity Foursome Hosted by Andy North will take place during the second round on Saturday, June 6. Joining North, a Wisconsin native and two-time U.S. Open champion, will be Donald Driver, a Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame member; Larry Fitzgerald Jr., a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in 2026; and Caroline “KK” Harvey, a two-time Olympian and ice hockey defenseman.

The group will play a nine-hole exhibition for charity beginning on the 1st hole after the final tournament grouping. The expected tee time is 1:45 p.m. CST.

AmFam Champ concert set for June 5

The AmFam Championship concert will be headlined by Grand Ole Opry members and award-winning country music superstars, Little Big Town, at Breese Stevens Field in downtown Madison on Friday, June 5. Randy Houser and Mae Estes will also perform. Tickets are available at www.amfamchampionship.com.

Tickets

Tickets for the American Family Insurance Championship are available at www.amfamchampionship.com and are sold on a per-day basis:

• Adult general admission: $20
• Champions tickets (ages 50 and older): $15
• Youth 17 and under (with paid adult): Free
• Active duty, reserve and retired military: Free
• First responder: Free

2026 AmFam Championship Final Field – Team Pairings

The complete player field of 38 teams is listed below and posted on the American Family Insurance Championship website. Please note: The field is subject to change pending any player withdrawals prior to official play.

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