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Greater Hickory Kia Classic
Tournament information
Location Conover, North Carolina, U.S.
Established 2003
Course(s) Rock Barn G&S
Par 72
Length 6,957 yards (6,361 m)
Tour(s) Champions Tour
Format Stroke play - 54 holes
Prize fund $1,600,000
Month played October
Final year 2014
Final champion
United States Jay Haas

The Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn was a special golf tournament. It was held every year in Conover, North Carolina, USA. This exciting event took place at the beautiful Rock Barn Golf & Spa.

The tournament was part of the Champions Tour. This is a professional golf tour for golfers aged 50 and older. It's where many famous golfers continue to play and compete.

The Greater Hickory Kia Classic started in 2003. The last time it was played was in 2014. In its final year, the total prize money, called the "purse," was $1,600,000. The winner, Jay Haas, took home $240,000 of that money.

Past Champions

This tournament saw many great golfers win over the years. Here is a list of all the champions:

Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn

  • 2014 Jay Haas
  • 2013 Michael Allen

Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn

  • 2012 Fred Funk
  • 2011 Mark Wiebe

Ensure Classic at Rock Barn

  • 2010 Gary Hallberg

Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn

  • 2009 Jay Haas
  • 2008 R. W. Eaks
  • 2007 R. W. Eaks
  • 2006 Andy Bean
  • 2005 Jay Haas
  • 2004 Doug Tewell
  • 2003 Craig Stadler
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