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Major champions Janzen, Beem join PRO/AM field

ROCKFORD (WREX) - Two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen and 2002 PGA Championship winner Rich Beem have joined the field for the 35^th annual Rockford PRO/AM.

The additions of Janzen and Beem bring the total number of pros for the event to 18.  Rockford's Brad Benjamin will play as a "pro", but still maintains his amateur status.

Janzen won the U.S. Open in 1993 and 1998, both times besting the late Payne Stewart.

Beem held off a late charge by Tiger Woods in the 2002 PGA to win by one shot over the then number-one ranked player in the world.

The following is an updated list of professionals playing in the Rockford PRO/AM July, 11 at Forest Hills Country Club: Rich Beem, Brad Benjamin (A, )Ken Duke, Tommy Gainey, Lee Janzen, Skip Kendall, Colt Knost, Brittany Lang, Stacy Lewis, Troy Matteson, Brian Mogg, Zack Miller, D.A. Points, Paul Stankowski, Kyle Stanley, Michael Thompson, Cameron Tringale, Brett Wetterich, and Dean Wilson.