The Kroger Classic had a slowly declining purse, rare for a major PGA classic, when it ended its run as a PGA tournament. It lasted fourteen years. It was a senior classic. It was played at TPC at River's Bend in Mason, Ohio. Arnold Palmer, Mike Hill, and Jimmy Dent all graced the Kroger with great golf. Many golfers miss the Kroger. The PGA needs more senior events like this one. Its last year was 2004. Both Gil Morgan and Bruce Summerhays will be remembered as champions of the Kroger. Dent, Geiberger, Gilbert, Hobday, Colbert, Aoki, Sigel, Baiocchi, Green, and Jim Thorpe have won senior trophies at the Kroger.