The Lakeland Classic was a

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tournament on the

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from 1997 to 2000. It was played at Grasslands Golf & Country Club in

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. The purse in 2000 was US$400,000, with $72,000 going to the winner.2000 Lakeland Classic preview
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Winners

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Former Korn Ferry Tour events Golf in Florida Sports in Lakeland, Florida Recurring sporting events established in 1997 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2000 1997 establishments in Florida 2000 disestablishments in Florida {{Florida-sport-stub