It took place in November or December each year after the end of the official PGA Tour season.
It was recognized by the PGA Tour but did not count towards the official money list.
The Skins Game differed from most PGA Tour golf tournaments in several ways.
The 2009 Skins Game, originally set for Thanksgiving weekend 2009, was cancelled in May 2009 after LG pulled out of sponsorship; the Associated Press speculated that poor television ratings for the event led to its permanent demise.
He won the $200,000 in a playoff to win the entire $1 million prize money.