ST. LOUIS (October 7, 2026) – Tournament officials announced today that three St. Louis non-profit organizations have been designated as the primary charitable beneficiaries of the 2026 Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions per the tournament’s new charity selection process.
The sixth playing of the Stifel Charity Classic will allocate net proceeds to benefit Engineers in Heels, RecoVET, and The Core Collective.
The Stifel Charity Classic has established a tradition of giving in the St. Louis region and beyond that will be strengthened by the tournament’s new charity model. All selected charities will serve a one-year term with the ability to re-apply after a two-year wait period, allowing the tournament to broaden its philanthropic impact in the community year over year by supporting more nonprofit organizations. Furthermore, identifying those groups that directly support and serve communities within the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County, and align with at least one of the Stifel Charity Classic’s charitable pillars (initiatives focused on military, youth, and youth financial literacy).
Since its inception in 2020, the Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions has donated more than $4.2 million to support charitable organizations in the St. Louis region and beyond.
The 2026 Stifel Charity Classic will take place the week of October 19–25 at Norwood Hills Country Club.
“At Stifel, we’re committed to making a positive impact on our hometown of St. Louis,” said Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel. “The Stifel Charity Classic is a powerful expression of that commitment, and we’re proud that our philanthropic efforts stay right here in North St. Louis and the Greater St. Louis area to support these tremendous organizations that are doing transformative work in the region.”
Engineers in Heels is a nonprofit organization committed to creating meaningful access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for underrepresented students and educators. Through hands-on learning, academic enrichment, community programs, and global collaboration, they help participants build skills, gain exposure to new possibilities, and develop the confidence to pursue long-term academic and career opportunities.
RecoVET is a Veterans' Social Service Organization. Its programs are designed specifically for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. RecoVET is a behavioral health organization providing a full continuum of integrated services to clients with substance use and behavioral disorders. Their goal is to partner with their clients and loved ones so they can lead rewarding prosperous lives that build on their assets, skills, and capabilities.
The Core Collective at Saint Vincent is a thriving community invested in the transformational power of youth. At the Core of everything they do are their values: community, compassion, well-being, trust, and healing. The Core Collective is on a mission to make well-being the standard for St. Louis. They improve healthcare for families, advance socioeconomic equity and activate conscious leaders.
The Stifel Charity Classic proudly stands as a premier playoff event on PGA Tour Champions, but it is much more than a golf tournament. The events and activities associated with the Stifel Charity Classic provide an all-inclusive, entertaining atmosphere. The beautiful views of historic Norwood Hills Country Club serve as a backdrop for world-class golf and provide the perfect venue to mingle with friends, family and business leaders while watching some of golf’s greatest champions.
The 2026 PGA Tour Champions regular season features 28 events (25 regular season and three playoff events) and will have players competing for more than $70 million in total prize money, the highest in PGA Tour Champions’ 46-season history. This year’s Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, a season-ending, three-tournament series to determine the Tour’s season-long champion, will mark the 10th year for the PGA Tour Champions culminating series. The sixth annual Stifel Charity Classic will be the first playoff event. Past Charles Schwab Cup champions include World Golf Hall of Fame members Bernhard Langer (6), Missouri natives Tom Watson (2) and Hale Irwin (2), and 2025 champion Stewart Cink.
The 2026 Stifel Charity Classic is October 19-25 at Norwood Hills Country Club.
Tickets for the Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions can be purchased by visiting the tournament website (www.stifelcharityclassic.com). The Stifel Charity Classic is open to spectators from Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, October 25 and ticket prices start at $20. Children 16 and under receive free grounds access with a ticketed adult. For a complete listing of ticket options, including hospitality offerings, please CLICK HERE.
For more information about the Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions, including sponsorships, hospitality, Pro-Am, and volunteer opportunities, visit the Stifel Charity Classic website at stifelcharityclassic.com. For the latest news and updates on social media, follow the tournament on X(Twitter) at @StifelCC, on Facebook at facebook.com/StifelCharityClassic and Instagram at @StifelCharityClassic.
About Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions
The Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions is an official PGA Tour Champions playoff event operated by Tournaments for Charity, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit entity. This 54-hole stroke play golf tournament features 72 PGA Tour Champions professionals competing for a $2.3 million purse. The event is designed to showcase the best golf on the PGA Tour Champions for the enjoyment of spectators and to benefit local charities in the North St. Louis County area and beyond. All three official rounds will be internationally televised on Golf Channel. For more information, visit stifelcharityclassic.com.
About Stifel Financial Corp.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a diversified financial services firm providing wealth management, commercial and investment banking, trading, and research services to individuals, institutions, and municipalities. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm operates more than 400 offices across the United States and in major global financial centers. As a firm where success meets success, Stifel works closely with retail and institutional clients aiming to transform opportunities into achievement. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at Stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.
About Compliance Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 2002, CSI’s commitment to our clients is to be the industry leader in providing comprehensive client-centered compliance, sales & transaction tax, and business advisory services that exceed our client expectations and industry standards. Led by Mark Lammert CPA (CEO) and his 39+ years of experience the focus on personal service with all CSI employees in the USA. CSI does not strive to be the largest firm in the sales & transaction tax industry, but we do focus on providing customer service that is second to none. CSI is the only firm that handles Registrations, Tax & Regulatory and Tax Rating services by our CSI employees without outsourcing functions to other firms.
About PGA Tour Champions
PGA Tour Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers 50 and older, including 33 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. All events are televised in the United States, with most receiving complete coverage on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA Tour Champions. Internationally, telecasts air in excess of 170 countries and territories, reaching more than 340 million potential households, and distributed in 15+ markets via GOLFTV. Follow PGA Tour Champions online at PGATOUR.com, at facebook.com/PGATOURChampions, on Twitter @ChampionsTour and on Instagram @pgatourchampions.
About HNS Sports Group
HNS Sports Group is well-positioned to assist companies that find value in the golf industry and build and execute comprehensive golf branding or sponsorship strategies. Effectively understanding the golf marketplace today is a significant challenge, the HNS Sports Group team possesses over 125 years of collective experience that is applied to lead companies in their efforts to maximize value from golf sponsorship and event participation. To learn more about HNS Sports Group, visit www.hnssports.com.
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