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PGA TOUR Veterans, Hot Winning Streaks, Rising Stars, and KY Grown Talent Continue to Fuel Anticipation for Kentucky’s Premier Golf Event

Louisville, KY (June 25, 2025) – The field for the 2025 ISCO Championship at Hurstbourne Country Club continues to impress, with another wave of standout players now confirmed.

The ISCO Championship is attracting a compelling mix of PGA TOUR veterans, players riding hot winning streaks, emerging young stars, and Kentucky-grown talent, ensuring a thrilling and diverse week of competition July 10-13 at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville.

PGA TOUR Veterans
The next group of seasoned professionals to commit brings both experience and fan appeal.
Lanto Griffin – A PGA TOUR winner known for resilience and comeback performances.
Jim Herman – A three-time TOUR champion with a knack for delivering under pressure.
Patrick Rodgers – A consistently strong performer with more than 30 career top-25 finishes.
Mark Hubbard – A reliable TOUR presence with smooth mechanics and crowd-friendly demeanor.
Beau Hossler – An exciting player with deep collegiate success and a growing TOUR resume.

Hot Winning Streaks
These players are heating up in 2025 and looking to keep the momentum alive in Louisville.
Peter Malnati – Recently notched a thrilling TOUR victory and enters the ISCO Championship with confidence and form.
Emiliano Grillo – A proven TOUR winner and global competitor with one of the smoothest swings on tour.
Karl Vilips – A standout amateur-turned-pro gaining traction with consistent finishes and rising buzz.
Adam Svensson – A TOUR winner with a complete game and several strong showings this season.

Rising Stars
Future stars of the game. Big talent. Bigger potential.
Luke Clanton – One of the hottest names in amateur golf, recently posting back-to-back top 10 finishes on TOUR.
Miles Russell – Just 15 years old, this junior phenom is turning heads and breaking records at every level.
Kevin Velo – A high-ceiling pro with solid early performances and elite ball-striking ability.

KY Grown/Roots
Local pride runs deep. These players bring a special connection to Kentucky and will be fan favorites at Hurstbourne.
Matti Schmid – Former University of Louisville star who is quickly climbing the TOUR ranks.
Stephen Stallings – A St. Xavier alum and University of Kentucky standout, Stallings continues to impress with strong performances and local support.
Daniel Iceman – The Louisville native earned his start via local qualifier and is ready to compete on his biggest stage yet.
Vince Whaley – Born in Lexington, this former Georgia Tech standout brings TOUR experience and Kentucky roots.
Brendon Doyle – One of two sponsor exemptions, the Louisville native and former UK player is eager to shine at home.

These additions build on a field already featuring major champions, Netflix fan favorites, and Kentucky legends like Brandt Snedeker, Camilo Villegas, Charley Hoffman, Patton Kizzire, Joel Dahmen, Harry Higgs, J.B. Holmes, Chris Gotterup, and more.

More player announcements are expected in the coming days. With ticket demand rising and national interest growing, the ISCO Championship is on pace to deliver one of the summer’s can’t-miss sporting events.For more information on the ISCO Championship, visit iscochampionship.com.

Media Contact | Dan Koett | 859.797.3646 | press@iscochampionship.com

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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.

About SPORTFIVE
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