PGA Tour veteran Ryan Palmer announces to compete in OccuNet Classic Korn Ferry Tournament set for June in Amarillo

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Amarillo native and four-time PGA TOUR winner Ryan Palmer is coming back home, announcing that he’ll intend on competing in the inaugural OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank this summer. 

Palmer – who committed to the event as part of a new partnership with The OccuNet Company announced today he intends to play in the inaugural OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in his hometown, unless things change within his PGA TOUR eligibility status. 

“Growing up here in Amarillo, this is truly my home,” Palmer said. “I’m excited professional golf is coming back and to be playing in front of my hometown community for the inaugural OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National.” 

Ryan Palmer, left, and Drew Blass met the media at the Tascosa Golf Club on Wednesday. [Joe Garcia III/ Press Pass Sports]

“We are truly excited to have Ryan Palmer’s commitment and support of this event and the community,” said OccuNet Classic Tournament Director Drew Blass. “He has had an incredible career on the PGA TOUR and to bring his success to our inaugural event in his hometown is huge. We hope everybody will come out and give him a warm welcome home at the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank.” 

The Occunet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank is set for June 11-14 at the Tascosa Golf Club and will feature the next generation of professional golf talent competing on the Korn Ferry Tour. 

Tickets go on sale for the Korn Ferry Occunet Classic Thursday, Feb. 12. For a link to purchase tickets, please visit https://occunetclassic.com/tickets/

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