The director of the Principal Charity Classic says the tournament has a bright future in Des Moines. Principal Financial has served as title sponsor since 2007 and the Wakonda Club has hosted the PGA Tour Champions event since 2013.

That’s Alex McCarty who says the tournament has become a popular stop for many of the top names on the tour.

The tour could have a notable rookie class next year. Cedar Rapids native and two-time major winner Zach Johnson turns 50 next February while Tiger Woods will turn 50 in late December.

McCarty says they are hopeful to get Johnson to play in Des Moines.