CLYMER – Several local and state officials will be in Clymer Tuesday afternoon for a special announcement involving the return of professional golf in the area.
County Executive Vince Horrigan and IDA director Kevin Sanvidge will be joined by Senator Catharine Young and others to offer details on the upcoming LECOM Health Challenge pro golf tournament at Peek’n Peak.
The LECOM Health Challenge, a PGA/Web.com Tour event, tees off on Monday, July 4 and runs through Sunday, July 10.
The tournament marks the return of professional golf to Chautauqua County, and includes a Pro-Am on Wednesday, July 6, followed by four official rounds of tournament competition on July 7-10.
According to officials, the LECOM Health Challenge will bring national and international exposure to Chautauqua County and the surrounding region, via a four-day telecast on the Golf Channel. It is projected to have a direct economic impact of $5 to 6 million on the area.
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