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Principal Charity Classic Jun 2027*

Wakonda Club, Des Moines

Overview

⏱️5 daysApproximate duration
❤️‍🔥Popular eventCurrently trending with fans

The Principal Charity Classic is a men's senior golf event on the PGA Tour Champions schedule. It was founded in 2001 as the Allianz Championship, and since 2013 it has been held at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa.

Each year, this event raises money for Iowa children's charities; since Principal took over as the title sponsor in 2007, it has raised more than $45 million.

The tournament is popular with spectators, and in 2016 it was named as the PGA Tour Champions' Tournament of the Year.

Principal Charity Classic Tickets

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General admission Gallery tickets are available on a single-day basis, as are Trophy Club hospitality tickets for spectators seeking a more premium experience. Gallery tickets are available on a "good any one day" flexible basis, while Trophy Club must be purchased for the specific day you plan on attending.

*Provisional Date

The date of this event is provisional and subject to final confirmation by the organiser. Usually provisional dates do not change but this cannot be guaranteed. If the date of the event does change, it will not affect the validity of any viewing tickets you purchase for the event. If possible, we recommend booking any accommodation and travel/flights on a flexible basis or waiting until the event date is confirmed.

🧒 Child Tickets

Children aged 15 and under are entitled to free Gallery tickets, which can be ordered online. Please note that children must have a full-price ticket to access hospitality venues.

👨‍🎓 Student Tickets

There are no discounted tickets for students and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.

🧓 Senior Tickets

There are no discounted tickets for senior citizens and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.

🪖 Military Tickets

Active, reserve, and retired military/veterans are entitled to complimentary Gallery access. These tickets can be ordered for free online (4 per request) via Vet Tix, and they also grant access to the exclusive Heroes Outpost pavilion, where you'll enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and views of the action.

👨‍🦽 Disabled Tickets

There are no discounted tickets for disabled visitors and so a full-priced ticket must be purchased.

ℹ️ Additional Ticket Info

If you have any questions regarding tickets, you can contact the tournament office at (515) 279-4653 or tickets@principalcharityclassic.com.

Principal Charity Classic Schedule

Please note: the information below is based on a previous edition of the event for reference purposes only. The timetable for this edition will be published nearer to the event.

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Wednesday
07:00	Entry Gates	Gates Open
07:00	Golf	Pro-Am
15:30		Insure Your Future Event – Vaughan Institute, IEDA, ISU, Drake, UNI	Private Event
16:00		State Street Wine Tasting	Private Event
Thursday
07:00	Entry Gates	Gates Open
07:00	Golf	Pro-Am
16:00		Connections on the Green – Presented by YPC of GDM Partnership	Private Event
Friday
08:30-18:00		Public Parking Shuttle
08:30	Entry Gates	Gates Open
09:30	Ceremony	Opening Ceremony	1st tee
09:50	Golf	Round 1
Saturday
08:30	Entry Gates	Gates Open
09:30	Ceremony	Opening Ceremony	1st tee
09:50	Golf	Round 2
Sunday
08:30	Entry Gates	Gates Open
09:30	Ceremony	Opening Ceremony	1st tee
09:50	Golf	Round 3
17:15	Ceremony	Champion's Reception	Private Event
17:15	Ceremony	Trophy Presentation

Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321, United States Directions in Google Maps

Wakonda Club is located 6 km south of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, and just 3 km north of Des Moines International Airport. Free parking is available, but it is also accessible via public transport or bicycle.

🅿️ Parking

Free spectator and ADA accessible parking is located at Center St Park and Ride (830 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309), near Wells Fargo Arena. The entrance is located on 7th Street, between Crocker Street and Center Street. From here, a complimentary shuttle will service will run to and from the course.

In 2023, the shuttle service operated during the following times (please check back for 2024 updates):

Wednesday: 07:00-19:00
Thursday: 07:00-19:00
Friday: 08:30-18:00
Saturday: 08:30-18:00
Sunday: 08:30-18:00

VIP parking is located in the CDS Global section of the Bell Avenue Business Suites (1901 Bell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315), where VIP guests will be directed to a valet parking check-in tent. Please note, in 2024 VIP parking is only available for spectators with private hospitality packages, which can be found here.

🚖️ Taxi

There is a designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off location at available Wakonda Christian Church (3938 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321), which is across the road from the venue. Spectators will be assisted by tournament staff in crossing the road.

🚍 Coach & Bus

Accommodation

As the capital of Iowa, Des Moines offers a plethora of impressive luxury hotels to stay in as well as a pick ‘n’ mix of more affordable accommodation including motels and Airbnbs.

Destination & Tourism

Location

Des Moines

Language

English

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

CDT (GMT-05:00)

The Iowan capital, Des Moines, is an enigmatic high-rise city amongst the flat farmlands of the Midwest. As the leader of the US insurance industry, Downtown Des Moines is suave, sophisticated, and savvy.…

Flights & International Travel

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) provides direct flights to and from most major US cities including New York, LA, Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, and…

Things To Do

Go antiquing in Valley Junction – browse the stores in Des Moines’ former railroad district which has maintained its traditional charm with Victorian buildings housing some of the state’s best collectibles and antiques

Average weather in June

🌡️

26°C

high

17°C

low

🌧️

67 mm

16 days

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Principal Charity Classic Schedule

Please note: the information below is based on a previous edition of the event for reference purposes only. The timetable for this edition will be published nearer to the event.

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Wednesday
07:00	Entry Gates	Gates Open
07:00	Golf	Pro-Am
15:30		Insure Your Future Event – Vaughan Institute, IEDA, ISU, Drake, UNI	Private Event
16:00		State Street Wine Tasting	Private Event
Thursday
07:00	Entry Gates	Gates Open
07:00	Golf	Pro-Am
16:00		Connections on the Green – Presented by YPC of GDM Partnership	Private Event
Friday
08:30-18:00		Public Parking Shuttle
08:30	Entry Gates	Gates Open
09:30	Ceremony	Opening Ceremony	1st tee
09:50	Golf	Round 1
Saturday
08:30	Entry Gates	Gates Open
09:30	Ceremony	Opening Ceremony	1st tee
09:50	Golf	Round 2
Sunday
08:30	Entry Gates	Gates Open
09:30	Ceremony	Opening Ceremony	1st tee
09:50	Golf	Round 3
17:15	Ceremony	Champion's Reception	Private Event
17:15	Ceremony	Trophy Presentation

Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321, United States Directions in Google Maps

🅿️ Parking

In 2023, the shuttle service operated during the following times (please check back for 2024 updates):

Wednesday: 07:00-19:00
Thursday: 07:00-19:00
Friday: 08:30-18:00
Saturday: 08:30-18:00
Sunday: 08:30-18:00

🚖️ Taxi

🚍 Coach & Bus

Accommodation

As the capital of Iowa, Des Moines offers a plethora of impressive luxury hotels to stay in as well as a pick ‘n’ mix of more affordable accommodation including motels and Airbnbs.

Destination & Tourism

Location

Des Moines

Language

English

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

CDT (GMT-05:00)

Flights & International Travel

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) provides direct flights to and from most major US cities including New York, LA, Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, and…

Things To Do

Average weather in June

🌡️

26°C

high

17°C

low

🌧️

67 mm

16 days

Principal Charity Classic Reviews & Tips

There are not currently any reviews for this event. If you have previously attended the Principal Charity Classic, be the first to write a review!

Principal Charity Classic Jun 2027*

Overview

Principal Charity Classic Tickets

*Provisional Date

🧒 Child Tickets

👨‍🎓 Student Tickets

🧓 Senior Tickets

🪖 Military Tickets

👨‍🦽 Disabled Tickets

ℹ️ Additional Ticket Info

Principal Charity Classic Schedule

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Venue Travel & Parking

🅿️ Parking

🚖️ Taxi

🚍 Coach & Bus

Accommodation

Destination & Tourism

Flights & International Travel

Things To Do

Average weather in June

Principal Charity Classic Reviews & Tips

Principal Charity Classic Fan Q&A

Principal Charity Classic Schedule

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Venue Travel & Parking

🅿️ Parking

🚖️ Taxi

🚍 Coach & Bus

Accommodation

Destination & Tourism

Flights & International Travel

Things To Do

Average weather in June

Principal Charity Classic Reviews & Tips

Principal Charity Classic Fan Q&A

🚆 Train

🚴 Cycling

🚶‍♂️ Walking