Barracuda Championship 2015: Tee Times, Dates, TV Schedule and Prize Money

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Published: August 5, 2015

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The Barracuda Championship is the last chance golfers have to qualify for the year's final major. This week's winner qualifies for the PGA Championship if he isn't already in the field.

Montreux Golf and Country Club in Reno, Nevada, will be the site of a unique PGA Tour event. A Modified Stableford scoring system will be used in this tournament, as opposed to the typical stroke-play format.


Check out how the scoring works in the table below:



So instead of shooting for lower scores as is customary, those teeing it up in Reno will be trying to put plus-scores on the board, which are the rewards for birdies and better.

The tournament's official Twitter account has another interesting anecdote to suggest low numbers may be hard to come by:



Held opposite the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, the Barracuda Championship lacks most of the elite players but is nevertheless a refreshing style of golf that can't be seen anywhere else this season.

Past U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy is back in the field to defend the trophy. Several other notables will be in action as well to give Ogilvy a run for his money. Below is a glimpse at the basic tournament information and a closer look at featured stars.

 

2015 Barracuda Championship


Dates: Thursday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 9

Where: Montreux Golf and Country Club in Reno, Nevada

Tee Times: For a complete list of tee times for the opening two rounds, visit PGATour.com.

Purse: $3,100,000; Winner's Share: $558,000

FedEx Cup Points: 300 to champion

 



 



 

Stars to Watch



The tougher scoring conditions referenced before may play into Ogilvy's hands. His over-par total to win the 2006 U.S. Open is proof he can gri...
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