Stifel to become title sponsor of St. Louis PGA TOUR Champions event beginning in 2025

ST. LOUIS – Tournament officials announced today that Stifel Financial Corp., one of the nation’s leading full-service investment firms, established in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, will become the new title sponsor of the St. Louis PGA TOUR Champions event, with a three-year agreement beginning in 2025.

Also signing on for three years as the tournament’s new presenting sponsor is Compliance Solutions, Inc., a worldwide leader in comprehensive client-centered compliance, accounting, tax, and business advisory services.

The name of the event is now the Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions. The fifth playing of the tournament will take place the week of Sept. 1-7, 2025, at Norwood Hills Country Club.

“For Stifel, this event perfectly ties our commitment to both philanthropy and our hometown of St. Louis with our longstanding involvement with the sport of golf,” said Ron Kruszewski, chairman and CEO of Stifel. “We couldn’t be more excited to help build on the success of this event alongside presenting sponsor Compliance Solutions, broadcast partner Missouri Division of Tourism, and proud partners Ascension and World Wide Technology. What this tournament has accomplished for charitable organizations right here in our hometown is incredible, and we’re proud to help continue making a positive impact on our community.”

Compliance Solutions Founder and President Mark Lammert said, “The PGA TOUR and its tournaments do an incredible job of giving back to the communities where they operate and serve. As a native of St. Louis and North County, I’m extremely excited to join forces with Stifel and continue to elevate this tournament that does so much good in this very deserving community.”

“We’re thrilled to have Stifel and Compliance Solutions, Inc. join the PGA TOUR Champions family as the new title and presenting sponsors for the Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions,” said PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady. “Over the past four years, this tournament has created a meaningful charitable impact in the St. Louis community while providing the passionate, dedicated fans of this region the annual opportunity to see legends of golf competing. With the partnerships of Stifel and Compliance Solutions and the continued support of Ascension, we’re looking forward to building on the excellent foundation already in place here in St. Louis.”

In related news, the tournament’s founding title sponsor Ascension will transition into a new role with the Charity Classic at the conclusion of the 2024 event. Ascension has been a driving force behind the success and growth of the tournament and will continue to support the Charity Classic beginning in 2025 as a proud partner.

“We’re proud to welcome Stifel and Compliance Solutions to the tournament and continue the important work being done for charity and community in the Greater St. Louis area,” said Tim Heitmann, the tournament’s director of competition and operations. “Thanks to the foundation created by Ascension and their sustained support, along with the backing of our broadcast partner Missouri Division of Tourism, proud partner World Wide Technology, and so many more, the future of the Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions is bright.”

“Thank you to Ascension for their outstanding leadership over the last four years," said Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. "Their contributions and support have made a tremendous difference in the St. Louis region. I would also like to thank World Wide Technology and the Missouri Division of Tourism for their ongoing support of this event. The tournament highlights Missouri as a premier golf destination on a national level. I look forward to the success of the Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions and its support for local charities and the St. Louis community.”

The Stifel Charity Classic presented by Compliance Solutions will continue the tournament’s legacy of giving in North St. Louis County and the surrounding Greater St. Louis area. The tournament has generated more than $2.6 million in giving for charitable organizations since its inception in 2020.