Cink Chases Victory No. 5 at Boeing Classic Amid Star-Studded Field
The Boeing Classic golf tournament is underway in the Pacific Northwest, and Stewart Cink is looking to add another win to his impressive season. The American golfer has already claimed four victories this year and leads the Charles Schwab Cup standings after winning the season-long title last year.
Cink's recent runner-up finish at the Portugal Invitational has given him momentum heading into the tournament, where he'll face a strong field of 78 players, including major champions, Hall of Famers, and other notable golfers. The $2.3 million purse is up for grabs, with $345,000 going to the champion.
Among the notable players competing in the event are Fred Couples, Ernie Els, and Vijay Singh, all members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Kirk Triplett, a native of Moses Lake, Washington, will also be teeing off, as the tournament celebrates its 21st edition at the Snoqualmie Ridge course.
Defending champion Steve Allan is looking to claim consecutive Boeing Classic titles, while Stephen Ames seeks to make history by winning the event for a third time. Jerry Kelly arrives with fresh hardware after his recent win in the ISPS HANDA Senior Open, giving another veteran golfer a legitimate chance to challenge Cink.
However, perhaps the most significant storyline of the week belongs to Scott McCarron, who will make his first competitive start since announcing he is cancer-free following radiation treatment for Stage Two B-Cell lymphoma. His return adds an emotional element to the tournament, with fans eager to see him compete again.