The Tennessee Golf Association and Tennessee PGA Section announced a new partnership with Fairfield Glade as the new title sponsor for the Tennessee Women’s Open and Tennessee Senior State Open.
Officials said, "The partnership with Fairfield Glade will not only keep both tournaments at Stonehenge Golf Club but also elevate the events for competitors and spectators alike."
“Crossville has long been considered the Golf Capital of Tennessee and we want to thank the city of Crossville for their sponsorship for many years,” Fairfield Glade’s Director of Golf Jeff Houston said. “It was time for Fairfield Glade Community Club to take over the leadership of these great championships, enhance the player experience and continue our roles as the focal point of the Golf Capital of Tennessee.
"We look forward to the players challenging their skills against the Stonehenge Golf Course and crowning a deserving champion for this year and many years to come.”
“Fairfield Glade was already a wonderful host since the Tennessee Women’s Open first came to Stonehenge Golf Club 16 years ago,” Allison Brown, executive director for the Tennessee Golf Association said. “To have them make this additional commitment to this event shows just how strong the community is here. We are proud to partner with the Fairfield Glade community that stands as a beacon of support and engagement in our endeavors.”
“In the heart of the scenic landscape of Fairfield Glade, we find more than just a sponsor for our golf tournaments; we discover a true ally in fostering community and sports excellence,” Tennessee PGA Section Executive Director Clayton Hromadka said. “Fairfield Glade has generously stepped forward to support these events, exemplifying their unwavering commitment to enriching lives through sport and recreation. Their sponsorship not only elevates our tournament but also highlights the vibrant spirit and communal harmony that defines Fairfield Glade. We are immensely thankful for their partnership and look forward to continuing this journey together, making each swing a testament to our shared values and vision.”
As the title sponsor, Fairfield Glade will benefit from prominent branding throughout both the Tennessee Women’s Open and the Tennessee Senior State Open, including logo placement on tournament signage, marketing collateral, and digital platforms.
The Tennessee Senior State Open will return to Stonehenge Golf Club from June 10-11 for its 15th consecutive year.
The Tennessee Women’s Open will take place from July 25-27 at Stonehenge Golf Club.
Fairfield Glade is looking for volunteers for both tournaments. For more information on how to become a volunteer, please contact Jeremy Jones at jjones@fairfieldglade.cc or 931-484-3731; or Jeff Houston at jhouston@fairfieldglade.cc or 931-707-2158. A
Started in 1999, the Tennessee Women’s Open is one of the longest-running women’s Open tournaments in the country. The 54-hole event is split into two divisions, the Championship Division and the Senior Division. The tournament has been held at Stonehenge Golf Club in Fairfield Glade since 2009.
Celebrating 26 years of competition, the Tennessee Women’s Open has consistently attracted top talent from around the globe. Past winners include current LPGA Professionals Ashli Bunch, Lauren Coughlin and Karlin Beck as well as some of the top amateur golfers in the world like Tennessee Players of the Year Sophie Linder and Lynn Lim.
Officials said, "Competitors at the tournament tell the Tennessee Golf Association that the Tennessee Women’s Open is one of their favorite tournaments of the year because of the community behind it. Walking up to the 18th green at Stonehenge with the area around the green packed with spectators makes their summer season."
Lynn Lim is the defending champion at the Tennessee Women’s Open. She currently plays for the nationally-ranked Vanderbilt women’s golf team. Her win in 2023 made her just the fourth player in Tennessee golf history to win the Tennessee Women’s Open and Tennessee Women’s Amateur in the same year.
The Tennessee Senior State Open is celebrating its 15th year, all of which have taken place at Stonehenge Golf Club. The 36-hole tournament welcomes 126 seniors from around the state split into two divisions. One hundred seniors make up the Championship Division while 26 other golfers will compete in the Super Senior Division.
The Tennessee Senior State Open brings in the top professionals and amateurs from the Volunteer State every year. Past winners include a host of Tennessee Golf Hall of Famers including Gibby Gilbert III, PGA, Tim Jackson and Danny Green. Kip Henley is the defending champion, pulling off a one-stroke win on the 18th hole. He is a former PGA professional at Fairfield Glade’s Heatherhurst Golf Course and PGA Tour caddie. Henley became the first amateur to win the Tennessee Senior State Open since 2015.