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Discover Port Houston By Boat At These Free Maritime Tours

Get a closer look of Port Houston by way of these free, maritime tours

The Houston Ship Channel complex is comprised of over 200 public and private establishments. As such, it stands as the largest port for waterborne tonnage in the country and a crucial economic powerhouse for not only the state of Texas but the entire United States. This season, you can get a closer look with a free tour on the Sam Houston.

Since its first voyage on July 30, 1958, the M/V Sam Houston has been serving as Port Houston’s public tour vessel. Providing a complimentary, informative 90-minute round-trip journey along the Houston Ship Channel, this service invites Houstonians and tourists alike to delve into the fascinating world of the port and maritime industry.

Setting sail from Sam Houston Landing, Port Houston’s M/V Sam Houston offers sightseers a delightful experience as they cruise along, catching glimpses of bustling international cargo vessels and witnessing the bustling activities at the Turning Basin Terminal.

With a capacity for up to 100 passengers, the 95-ft. vessel provides comfortable air-conditioned seating in the lounge , along with ample standing room on the deck for those who prefer the fresh breeze.

As mentioned Port Houston tours on the M/V Sam Houston are complimentary, although reservations are required and patrons must check in with staff prior to boarding. To book your voyage be sure to do so at the beginning of the month – as reservations open on the first day of the month for a 30-day period.

The Sam Houston tours are located at 7300 Clinton Drive inside the active port facility. Patrons are advised to take Exit 28, Clinton Drive from I-610 East Loop as there is presently roadway construction on Clinton Drive near Gate 8.

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Here are 8 houston-area cruises, boat tours perfect for summer, for those interested in all things afloat.

Briana Zamora-Nipper , Community Producer

For those with nautical inclinations but no ship to call their own, here are eight Houston-area boats – from a pontoon to a yacht – offering daytime and evening sightseeing tours, and dinner and dancing cruises.

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Ivory Bill, Big Thicket National Preserve

The historic Collier’s Ferry Park is the launching point for Ivory Bill, a 45-foot excursion boat operated by the Big Thicket Association. Named for the region’s now-extinct ivory-billed woodpecker, the open-air pontoon boat offers public tours, field trips, private charters and nature classes, taking passengers through the moss-draped cypress-tupelo sloughs of the Big Thicket National Preserve. As the boat navigates the shallow backwater channels of the Neches River, guides teach passengers the importance of the wetlands while identifying various flora and fauna along the way. The area is home to more than 300 species of birds, 200 species of trees, 47 mammals and an array of reptiles and amphibians.

The Ivory Bill is at 5390 Pine Street in Beaumont. Tickets range from $10 for children ages 2-4, to $20 for adults.

Call (409) 651-5326; nechesriveradventures.org .

Southern Empress, Conroe

Built in 1983 in a Mississippi shipyard, this 131-foot paddle-wheeler was cut into sections and transported to the captive waters of Lake Conroe where it was reassembled. With two enclosed decks and an open-air boiler deck, the Southern Empress can accommodate 375 guests. The three-story vessel churns through the waters of Lake Conroe weekly, offering cocktail and dinner cruises and, once monthly, a weekday luncheon for those who wish to see the lake by day.

The Southern Empress is docked at 7035 Kingston Cove Lane in Willis.

Dinner-cruise tickets start at $74.95.

Call (936) 588-3000; southernempress.com .

Boardwalk FantaSea, Kemah

This luxury yacht, measuring 117 feet from bow to stern, holds as many as 149 passengers. Its hour-long sightseeing excursions provide panoramic views of Galveston Bay. Expect to glimpse multi-million-dollar waterfront homes, picturesque lighthouses and the charming Kemah Boardwalk. The vessel offers drinks and snacks as well as frequent dinner cruises and themed party cruises.

Boardwalk FantaSea launches from the Kemah Boardwalk Marina.

Tickets for the sightseeing cruises cost $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and kids ages 12 and under. Tickets for the frequent dinner cruises start at $89.99.

Call (281) 538-9600; boardwalkfantasea.com .

Seagull II, Galveston

Operated by the Galveston Historical Foundation, Seagull II offers public tours, field trips, private charters and history classes along Galveston’s shoreline. On narrated cruises aboard the 50-foot double-decker Seagull II, passengers learn about Galveston Bay’s history and animal inhabitants. Dolphin sightings are common. Beverages are available for purchase during the voyage.

Sailing Tuesday-Sunday, Seagull II departs from the Galveston Historic Seaport at 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 4 p.m. Tickets cost $17 for adults and children.

Call (409) 763-1877; galvestonhistory.org .

Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Galveston

A replica of an 1800s-style paddlewheel boat, the Colonel offers hour-long sightseeing tours of Offatts Bayou. The vessel offers drinks and snacks, as well as monthly dinner cruises.

Boat tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and children ages 4-12. Tickets for dinner cruises are $90 for adults and $65 for children ages 4-12.

Moody Gardens is at One Hope Blvd. in Galveston. Call (800) 582-4673; moodygardens.com .

Bayou Ranger II, Pasadena

Each weekend, Bayou Ranger II shuttles the waters of the Armand and Horsepen Bayous of the Armand Bayou Nature Center. The pontoon boat’s 90-minute excursions provide passing views of wetlands forest, prairie and marsh habitats and the chance to spot various critters, including the occasional alligator. The 2,500-acre wilderness preserve is home to more than 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Along the way, guides share the history of the preserve while highlighting the importance of environmental conservation.

The pontoon tours depart Friday through Sunday from Armand Bayou Nature Center at 8500 Bay Area Boulevard in Pasadena.

Tickets cost $35 for the morning and sunset cruises and $45 for the night cruise.

Call (281) 474-2551; abnc.org .

Spirit of the Bayou, Houston

The historic Allen’s Landing is the launching point for the Spirit of the Bayou, a small excursion boat operated by Buffalo Bayou Partnership. With a 21-person maximum, the intimate, open-air vessel offers public tours and private charters weekly. As the boat navigates the shallow channels of Buffalo Bayou, it takes passengers through the heart of Downtown Houston, past several noteworthy locations such as the University of Houston-Downtown, the Downtown Aquarium and Sesquicentennial Park. Spirit of the Bayou offers several different excursions including various history tours, 90-minute sunset tours of the Waugh Bat Colony, 30-minute twilight tours and 45-minute general tours. Passengers are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for herons, jumping fish, and the occasional alligator.

Allen’s Landing is at 1001 Commerce Street in Houston.

Tickets start at $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 4-12.

Call (713) 752-0314; buffalobayou.org .

M/V Sam Houston, Houston

The Sam Houston Boat Tour will resume tours on June 1. The Port of Houston Authority offers free boat tours

Operated by the Port of Houston Authority, the M/V Sam Houston offers tours along the Houston Ship Channel, the 52-mile-long, 530-foot-wide waterway that connects the port to Galveston Bay. The 100-passenger Sam Houston has operated as Port Houston’s public tour vessel since its inaugural voyage on July 30, 1958. During leisurely, 90-minute roundtrip tours, passengers learn about the port and the maritime industry while enjoying passing views of international cargo vessels and operations at the port’s Turning Basin Terminal.

Sam Houston Boat Tours depart from 7300 Clinton Dr. in Houston. Reservations are required.

Call (713) 670-2416; porthouston.com .

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Topic: The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Program can be a game-changer for companies seeking to expand their global reach. Expert speakers will guide you through the intricate details of FTZs, providing insights on the application process, various benefits, strategies, and compliance requirements. Discover how your organization can leverage FTZs to reduce costs, streamline supply chains, and enhance competitiveness in the global marketplace.

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Topic: On January 1, 2011, the oldest Baby Boomers started turning 65. Every day, about 10,000 boomers cross that threshold. By 2030, when all Baby Boomers will have turned 65, fully 18% of the nation’s population will be at least that age, according to Pew Research Center population projections. Today, just 13% of Americans are ages 65 and older. The industry is all facing a talent gap and need to proactively recruit and retain employees – and bring more diversity into maritime and logistics work if it is to be successful. This panel will discuss what various sectors are doing to proactively work on this challenge – from seafarer needs and terminal labor to shoreside business roles.

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Our Dolphin tours take you three miles though Galveston Harbor. The narrated tours give historical facts of the harbor and interesting facts about our Common & local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.

The tours depart every 30 minutes and check in is 30 minutes prior to departure time.

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Baywatch Dolphin Tours has been operating out of Galveston Harbor for over a decade. Our goal is to offer affordable fun for all ages on our 45-minute Dolphin watching excursion.

We’re located at Pier 21 in front of Harbor House Hotel. Just two blocks from the historic Strand District in downtown Galveston.

We have four vessels in our fleet that were built with Dolphin Tours, Burials at Sea, and private events in mind. We are now offering enclosed and heated tours, with a 360° view for the ideal dolphin watching experience.

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How to watch Senior PGA Championship: Live stream, tv channel, time

• Updated: May. 23, 2024, 11:01 a.m. |
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The 84th Senior PGA Championship gets underway on Thursday, May 23 at Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor, Mich.

Television action for the first round is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on The Golf Channel . Fans looking to watch the afternoon action live can tune in for free with a free trial at FuboTV or DirecTV Stream. They can also watch on Sling, which does not offer a free trial, but does have promotional offers .

Last year’s winner, Steve Stricker, had to pull himself out of last week’s PGA Championship, citing fatigue and a loaded schedule that he needed a rest from. Stricker now looks to defend his title on the Senior Tour.

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What: 2024 Senior PGA Championship

Where: Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor, Mich.

When: Thursday, May 23 at 1 p.m. EST

Last Year’s Winner: Steve Stricker

Stream: FuboTV (free trial) ; DirecTV Stream (free trial) ; Sling

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CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE

Site: Fort Worth, Texas.

Course: Colonial CC. Yardage: 7,289. Par: 70.

Prize money: $9.1 million. Winner’s share: $1,638,000.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).

Defending champion: Emiliano Grillo.

FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler.

Last week: Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship.

Notes: Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is in the field after his wild week at the PGA Championship. The arraignment on his arrest for not following police orders was postponed until June 3, the week of Memorial. ... Scheffler has finished in the top 10 in all but one tournament this year. That was a tie for 17th in The American Express. ... Colonial has gone through a course renovation led by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner that was completed in about 11 months. ... Colonial is the longest-running host course of a regular PGA Tour event dating to 1950. The 1949 tournament was canceled by historic rain. ... Ben Hogan (1946-47 and 1952-53) is the only player to repeat. Jordan Spieth finished second, won and finished second from 2015 through 2017. ... The top 50 in the world ranking after this week are exempt from British Open qualifying. ... Club pro Michael Block received another sponsor exemption after missing the cut last week in the PGA Championship. ... The field features four of the top 10 in the world.

Next week: RBC Canadian Open.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Course: Harbor Shores Resort. Yardage: 6,852. Par: 71.

Prize money: $3.5 million. Winner’s share: $630,000.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 3-4 p.m. (Golf Channel), 4-6 p.m. (NBC).

Defending champion: Steve Stricker.

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Steven Alker.

Last tournament: Doug Barron won the Regions Tradition.

Notes: Steve Stricker, who decided to withdraw from the PGA Championship last week because of a crammed schedule, is back to defend his title. ... Hale Irwin, Sam Snead and Eddie Williams are the only players to successfully defend since the Senior PGA Championship began in 1937. ... This is the sixth time the Senior PGA has been held at Harbor Shores. Players from Britain have won three of the previous five — Roger Chapman, Colin Montgomerie and Paul Broadhurst. ... The field includes 40 club professionals 50 or older. ... Tracy Phillips of Cedar Ridge Golf Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the only club pro to compete in the PGA Championship and the Senior PGA this week. ... Padraig Harrington, Rich Beem, John Daly, Shaun Micheel and Y.E. Yang also competed at Valhalla last week as past PGA champions. None made the cut. ... This is the first of five majors on the PGA Tour Champions schedule.

Next week: Principal Charity Classic.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/pgatour-champions

EUROPEAN TOUR

SOUDAL OPEN

Site: Antwerp, Belgium.

Course: Rinkven International GC. Yardage: 6,940. Par: 71.

Prize money: $2.5 million. Winner’s share: $416,667.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Sunday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Simon Forsstrom.

Race to Dubai leader: Rory McIlroy.

Notes: The tournament starts the continental European part of the schedule. Except for the U.S. Open in North Carolina next month, the European tour won’t leave the continent again until October. ... The Belgian players in their national open include Thomas Pieters, who is now with LIV Golf, and Nicolas Colsaerts, a Ryder Cup assistant captain. Thomas Detry is playing on the PGA Tour this week, fresh off his tie for fourth in the PGA Championship that got him into the U.S. Open and next year’s Masters. ... The field includes Adrian Otaegui, who narrowly missed the cut in the PGA Championship. He is three spots behind LIV’s David Puig in the race for the final spot in the Olympics for Spain. Otaegui won the tournament in 2018. ... The tournament dates to 1910 and features past champions Henry Cotton and Walter Hagen, the only American to win the Belgium Open.

Next week: European Open.

Online: https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/

KORN FERRY TOUR

VISIT KNOXVILLE OPEN

Site: Knoxville, Tennessee.

Course: Holston Hills CC. Yardage: 7,222. Par: 70.

Prize money: $1 million. Winner’s share: $180,000.

Television: None.

Previous winner: Rico Hoey.

Points leader: Tim Widing.

Last tournament: Harry Higgs won the AdventHealth Championship.

Next week: UNC Health Championship.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour

Last week: Nelly Korda won the Mizuho Americas Open.

Next week: U.S. Women’s Open.

Race to CME Globe leader: Nelly Korda.

Online: https://www.lpga.com/

LIV GOLF LEAGUE

Last tournament: Brooks Koepka won LIV Golf Singapore.

Next tournament: LIV Golf Houston on June 7-9.

Points leader: Joaquin Niemann.

Online: https://www.livgolf.com/

OTHER TOURS

Japan Golf Tour: Mizuno Open, JFE Setonaikai GC, Okayama, Japan. Defending champion: Kensei Hirata. Online: https://www.jgto.org/en/

Challenge Tour: Danish Golf Challenge, Odense Eventyr Golfc, Odense, Denmark. Previous winner: Matteo Manassero. Online: https://www.europeantour.com/challenge-tour/

Ladies European Tour: Jabra Ladies Open, Evian Resort GC, Evian-les-Baines, France. Previous winner: Linn Grant. Online: https://ladieseuropeantour.com/

Sunshine Tour: KitKat Cash & Carry Pro-Am, Irene CC, Centurion, South Africa. Defending champion: Louis Albertse. Online: https://sunshinetour.com/

Japan LPGA: ResortTrust Ladies, Kansai GC, Hyogo, Japan. Defending champion: Miyuu Yamashita. Online: https://www.lpga.or.jp/en/

Korea LPGA: E1 Charity Open, Ferrum GC, Yeoju-gun, South Korea. Defending champion: Shinsil Bang. Online: https://klpga.co.kr/web/

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Thursday and Friday tee times and groupings for KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Thursday’s first-round tee times (Friday’s tee times are in parentheses) for the 84 th  KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at the par-71, 6,852-yard Golf Club of Harbor Shores:

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▶ No. 1 tee (No. 10 tee)

7:15 a.m. (12:40 p.m.): Chad Kurmel, Okemos, Mich.; Simon Khan, England; Gene Sauers, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

7:26 a.m. (12:51 p.m.): Brian Gay, Windemere, Fla; David Hutsell, Lutherville, Md.; Richard Green, Australia

7:37 a.m. (1:02 p.m.): Michael Allen, Paradise Valley, Ariz.; Rod Perry, Port Orange, Fla.; Steve Jones, Tempe, Ariz.

7:48 a.m. (1:13 p.m.): Jeff Maggert, The Woodlands, Texas; Bob Sowards, Dublin, Ohio; Cameron Percy, Raleigh, N.C.

7:59 a.m. (1:24 p.m.): Bernhard Langer, Germany; Retief Goosen, South Africa; Y.E. Yang, Republic of Korea

8:10 a.m. (1:35 p.m.): Mike Weir, Canada; Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland; Ernie Els, South Africa

8:21 a.m. (1:46 p.m.): Stewart Cink, Atlanta, Ga.; Steve Stricker, Madison, Wis.; Paul Broadhurst, England

8:32 a.m. (1:57 p.m.): Joakim Haeggman, Sweden; Miguel Angel Jimenez, Spain; Vijay Singh, Fiji

8:43 a.m. (2:08 p.m.): Scott McCarron, Mooresville, N.C.; Boo Weekley, Milton, Fla.; Rich Beem, Austin, Texas

8:54 a.m. (2:19 p.m.): Brad Lanning, Hortonville, Wis.; K.J. Choi, Republic of Korea; Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand

9:05 a.m. (2:30 p.m.): Steve Schneiter, Sandy, Utah; Phillip Archer, England; Greg Owen, Windemere, Fla.

9:16 a.m. (2:41 p.m.): Eric Bogar, Houston, Texas; Keith Horne, South Africa; Rob Labritz, Pound Ridge, N.Y.

9:27 a.m. (2:52 p.m.): Gregory Hiller, San Antonio, Texas; Ricardo Gonzalez, Argentina; Billy Mayfair, Scottsdale, Ariz.

12:40 p.m. (7:15 a.m.): Mick Smith, Australia; Paul Stankowski, Flower Mound, Texas; Greg Chalmers, Colleyville, Texas

12:51 p.m. (7:26 a.m.): Jeffrey Schmid, Iowa City, Iowa; Emanuele Canonica, Italy; Jeev Milkha Singh, India

1:02 p.m. (7:37 a.m.): Jeff Hart, Solana Beach, Calif.; Brad Burns, Australia; Duffy Waldorf, Rensselaer, Ind.

1:13 p.m. (7:48 a.m.): Robert Russell, Stilwell, Kan.; Tim O’Neal, Savannah, Ga.; Woody Austin, Derby, Kan.

1:24 p.m. (7:59 a.m.): Greg Bisconti, South Salem, N.Y.; Katsumasa Miyamoto, Japan; Heath Slocum, Atlanta, Ga.

1:35 p.m. (8:10 a.m.): Todd Hamilton, Norman, Okla.; Corey Pavin, Dallas, Texas; Michael Campbell, New Zealand

 1:46 p.m. (8:21 a.m.): Shaun Micheel, Collierville, Tenn.; Tom Lehman, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Ken Duke, Stuart, Fla.

 1:57 p.m. (8:32 a.m.): Jason Hrynkiw, Ormond Beach, Fla.; Bob Estes, Austin, Texas; Steve Flesch, Union, Ky.

 2:08 p.m. (8:43 a.m.): Brett Wetterich, Cincinnati, Ohio; Steve Pate, Delray Beach, Fla.; Birk Nelson, Eugene, Ore.

 2:19 p.m. (8:54 a.m.): Dave McNabb, Newark, Del.; Glen Day, Little Rock, Ark.; Tom Gillis, Lake Orion, Mich.

2:30 p.m. (9:05 a.m.): Alan Morin, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; Shane Bertsch, Parker, Colo.; Dicky Pride, Orlando, Fla.

2:41 p.m. (9:16 a.m.): Craig Bowden, Bloomington, Ind.; Clark Dennis, Fort Worth, Texas; Michael Wright, Australia

2:52 p.m. (9:27 a.m.): Paul Claxton, Claxton, Ga.; Steve Allan, Australia; David Frost, Delray Beach, Fla.

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7:15 a.m. (12:40 p.m.): Rob Sedorcek, Springfield, Mo.; Scott Hend, Australia; James Kingston, South Africa

7:26 a.m. (12:51 p.m.): David Ladd, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Adilson Da Silva, Brazil; Fred Funk, Jacksonville, Fla.

7:37 a.m. (1:02 p.m.): Ray Franz, Mount Pleasant, S.C.; Greig Hutcheon, Scotland; Notah Begay, Albuquerque, N.M.

7:48 a.m. (1:13 p.m.): Sean McCarty, Solon, Iowa; Michael Jonzon, Sweden; David Branshaw, Tampa, Fla.

7:59 a.m. (1:24 p.m.): Stuart Appleby, Australia; Kenny Perry, Franklin, Ky.; Ed Kirby, North Kingstown, R.I.

8:10 a.m. (1:35 p.m.): Jim Carter, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jay Haas, Greer, S.C.; Tom Pernice, Scottsdale, Ariz.

8:21 a.m. (1:46 p.m.): Matt Gogel, Mission Hills, Kan.; Micah Rudosky, Cortez, Colo.; Rod Pampling, Australia

8:32 a.m. (1:57 p.m.): Ryan Malby, Kalispell, Mont.; David McKenzie, Australia; Mark Hensby, Australia

8:43 a.m. (2:08 p.m.): Rick Morton, Jacksonville, Fla.; Patrik Sjoland, Sweden; John Senden, Flower Mound, Texas

8:54 a.m. (2:19 p.m.): Tim Weinhart, Canton, Ga.; Peter Baker, England; Nobuhiro Masuda, Japan

9:05 a.m. (2:30 p.m.): Jesper Parnevik, Cleveland, Ohio; Greg Gregory, Joshua, Texas; Ho-sung Choi, Republic of Korea

9:16 a.m. (2:41 p.m.): Michael Long, New Zealand; Chad Proehl, Urbandale, Iowa; Bradley Dredge, Wales

9:27 a.m. (2:52 p.m.): Jason Caron, Greenlawn, N.Y.; Phillip Price, Wales, Dave Bransdon, Australia

12:40 p.m. (7:15 a.m.): Scott Hebert, Traverse City, Mich.; Hiroyuki Fujita, Japan; Wes Short Jr., Austin Texas

12:51 p.m. (7:26 a.m.): Timothy Petrovic, Austin, Texas; Frank Esposito, Florham Park, N.J.; Marco Dawson, Melbourne, Fla.

1:02 p.m. (7:37 a.m.): Todd McCorkle, Fort Worth, Texas; Joe Durant, Gulf Breeze, Fla.; John Daly, Dardanelle, Ark.

1:13 p.m. (7:48 a.m.): Jonathan Kaye, Phoenix, Ariz.; Tracy Phillips, Tulsa, Okla.; Ken Tanigawa, Scottsdale, Ariz.

1:24 p.m. (7:59 a.m.): Stephen Ames, Canada; Justin Leonard, Tequesta, Fla.; Colin Montgomerie, Scotland

1:35 p.m. (8:10 a.m.): Padraig Harrington, Ireland; Thomas Bjorn, Denmark; Jerry Kelly, Madison, Wis.

1:46 p.m. (8:21 a.m.): Roger Chapman, England; Robert Karlsson, Sweden; Brett Quigley, Barrington, R.I.

1:57 p.m. (8:32 a.m.): Paul McGinley, Ireland; Jose Maria Olazabal, Spain; Mark Calcavecchia, Jupiter, Fla.

2:08 p.m. (8:43 a.m.): Lee Janzen, Orlando, Fla.; Billy Andrade, Atlanta, Ga.; Richard Bland, England

2:19 p.m. (8:54 a.m.): Chris DiMarco, St. Augustine, Fla.; Don Berry, Rogers, Minn.; Charlie Wi, Republic of Korea

2:30 p.m. (9:05 a.m.): Brad Lardon, Santa Fe, N.M.; Scott Dunlap, Sarasota, Fla.; Euan McIntosh, Scotland

2:41 p.m. (9:16 a.m.): Jeff Brehaut, Park City, Utah; Mario Tiziani, Shorewood, Minn.; Scott Parel, Augusta, Ga.

2:52 p.m. (9:27 a.m.): Jake Reeves, Knoxville, Tenn.; Kirk Triplett, Paradise Valley, Ariz.; Arjun Atwal, India

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CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE

Site: Fort Worth, Texas.

Course: Colonial CC. Yardage: 7,289. Par: 70.

Prize money: $9.1 million. Winner’s share: $1,638,000.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).

Defending champion: Emiliano Grillo.

FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler.

Last week: Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship.

Notes: Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is in the field after his wild week at the PGA Championship. The arraignment on his arrest for not following police orders was postponed until June 3, the week of Memorial. ... Scheffler has finished in the top 10 in all but one tournament this year. That was a tie for 17th in The American Express. ... Colonial has gone through a course renovation led by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner that was completed in about 11 months. ... Colonial is the longest-running host course of a regular PGA Tour event dating to 1950. The 1949 tournament was canceled by historic rain. ... Ben Hogan (1946-47 and 1952-53) is the only player to repeat. Jordan Spieth finished second, won and finished second from 2015 through 2017. ... The top 50 in the world ranking after this week are exempt from British Open qualifying. ... Club pro Michael Block received another sponsor exemption after missing the cut last week in the PGA Championship. ... The field features four of the top 10 in the world.

Next week: RBC Canadian Open.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Course: Harbor Shores Resort. Yardage: 6,852. Par: 71.

Prize money: $3.5 million. Winner’s share: $630,000.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 3-4 p.m. (Golf Channel), 4-6 p.m. (NBC).

Defending champion: Steve Stricker.

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Steven Alker.

Last tournament: Doug Barron won the Regions Tradition.

Notes: Steve Stricker, who decided to withdraw from the PGA Championship last week because of a crammed schedule, is back to defend his title. ... Hale Irwin, Sam Snead and Eddie Williams are the only players to successfully defend since the Senior PGA Championship began in 1937. ... This is the sixth time the Senior PGA has been held at Harbor Shores. Players from Britain have won three of the previous five — Roger Chapman, Colin Montgomerie and Paul Broadhurst. ... The field includes 40 club professionals 50 or older. ... Tracy Phillips of Cedar Ridge Golf Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the only club pro to compete in the PGA Championship and the Senior PGA this week. ... Padraig Harrington, Rich Beem, John Daly, Shaun Micheel and Y.E. Yang also competed at Valhalla last week as past PGA champions. None made the cut. ... This is the first of five majors on the PGA Tour Champions schedule.

Next week: Principal Charity Classic.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/pgatour-champions

EUROPEAN TOUR

SOUDAL OPEN

Site: Antwerp, Belgium.

Course: Rinkven International GC. Yardage: 6,940. Par: 71.

Prize money: $2.5 million. Winner’s share: $416,667.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Sunday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Simon Forsstrom.

Race to Dubai leader: Rory McIlroy.

Notes: The tournament starts the continental European part of the schedule. Except for the U.S. Open in North Carolina next month, the European tour won’t leave the continent again until October. ... The Belgian players in their national open include Thomas Pieters, who is now with LIV Golf, and Nicolas Colsaerts, a Ryder Cup assistant captain. Thomas Detry is playing on the PGA Tour this week, fresh off his tie for fourth in the PGA Championship that got him into the U.S. Open and next year’s Masters. ... The field includes Adrian Otaegui, who narrowly missed the cut in the PGA Championship. He is three spots behind LIV’s David Puig in the race for the final spot in the Olympics for Spain. Otaegui won the tournament in 2018. ... The tournament dates to 1910 and features past champions Henry Cotton and Walter Hagen, the only American to win the Belgium Open.

Next week: European Open.

Online: https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/

KORN FERRY TOUR

VISIT KNOXVILLE OPEN

Site: Knoxville, Tennessee.

Course: Holston Hills CC. Yardage: 7,222. Par: 70.

Prize money: $1 million. Winner’s share: $180,000.

Television: None.

Previous winner: Rico Hoey.

Points leader: Tim Widing.

Last tournament: Harry Higgs won the AdventHealth Championship.

Next week: UNC Health Championship.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour

Last week: Nelly Korda won the Mizuho Americas Open.

Next week: U.S. Women’s Open.

Race to CME Globe leader: Nelly Korda.

Online: https://www.lpga.com/

LIV GOLF LEAGUE

Last tournament: Brooks Koepka won LIV Golf Singapore.

Next tournament: LIV Golf Houston on June 7-9.

Points leader: Joaquin Niemann.

Online: https://www.livgolf.com/

OTHER TOURS

Japan Golf Tour: Mizuno Open, JFE Setonaikai GC, Okayama, Japan. Defending champion: Kensei Hirata. Online: https://www.jgto.org/en/

Challenge Tour: Danish Golf Challenge, Odense Eventyr Golfc, Odense, Denmark. Previous winner: Matteo Manassero. Online: https://www.europeantour.com/challenge-tour/

Ladies European Tour: Jabra Ladies Open, Evian Resort GC, Evian-les-Baines, France. Previous winner: Linn Grant. Online: https://ladieseuropeantour.com/

Sunshine Tour: KitKat Cash & Carry Pro-Am, Irene CC, Centurion, South Africa. Defending champion: Louis Albertse. Online: https://sunshinetour.com/

Japan LPGA: ResortTrust Ladies, Kansai GC, Hyogo, Japan. Defending champion: Miyuu Yamashita. Online: https://www.lpga.or.jp/en/

Korea LPGA: E1 Charity Open, Ferrum GC, Yeoju-gun, South Korea. Defending champion: Shinsil Bang. Online: https://klpga.co.kr/web/

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