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Kentucky’s Next Premier Sporting Event Tees Off July 10–13 at Hurstbourne Country Club
Louisville, KY (May 1, 2025) – As Kentucky welcomes the world for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, the ISCO Championship team joins the celebration, extending best wishes to Churchill Downs, the Thoroughbred industry, and everyone involved in this iconic tradition.
“The Kentucky Derby captures the imagination of the world and showcases the very best of Kentucky,” said Jimmy Kirchdorfer, Chairman and CEO of ISCO Industries and Tournament Chair of the ISCO Championship. “On behalf of our entire team, we wish Churchill Downs and all participants a successful Derby Weekend. It’s an incredible celebration of our state’s culture, heritage, and hospitality.”
As Derby festivities unfold, attention will soon turn to Kentucky’s next marquee sporting event: the ISCO Championship, a PGA TOUR event set to make its Louisville debut July 10–13, 2025, at the prestigious Hurstbourne Country Club.
“The Derby is a global tradition, and Louisville knows how to deliver unforgettable experiences,” said T.R. Hollis, Tournament Director of the ISCO Championship. “We’re excited to continue that momentum this summer by welcoming the best in professional golf to the heart of the Bluegrass.”
The ISCO Championship promises world-class competition set against Kentucky’s scenic beauty, paired with signature Bluegrass hospitality. The tournament will offer not only elite golf but also family-friendly experiences, entertainment, and a strong focus on community involvement.
“For all of us who call Kentucky home, Derby week is a source of pride and celebration,” said Eric Wood, Co-Chair of the ISCO Championship Committee at Hurstbourne Country Club and former All-Pro center for the Buffalo Bills. “It’s an honor to be part of a growing tradition of major events that highlight everything that makes this state so special. We can’t wait to build on that energy and create new memories at the ISCO Championship in July.”
For more information about the ISCO Championship, including sponsorship opportunities, volunteer registration, and ticket information, visit iscochampionship.com.
Media Contact | Dan Koett | 859.797.3646 | press@iscochampionship.com
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ABOUT CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK
Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September, and the Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility. https://www.churchilldowns.com/.
About the ISCO Championship
The ISCO Championship is an official FedExCup event on the PGA TOUR schedule. The 2025 tournament will take place July 7 – 13 at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, KY. The golf course encompasses 243 acres and was originally designed by Chick Adams.
About ISCO
ISCO Industries specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping products, as well as the sale, service, and rental of McElroy fusion equipment. ISCO stocks and supplies custom and innovative piping materials across a wide range of applications and end markets, including golf irrigation, landfill, gas distribution, district energy, mining, geothermal, power generation, municipal, marine, oil and gas, culvert rehab, and many more. ISCO is family-owned and has more than 60 years of experience in the industry, offering complete HDPE piping solutions to customers around the world.
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