2025 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
MARCH
PARAGON CASINO PDS GAMING CHAMPIONSHIP
DATES: March 18-21, 2025
COURSE: Tamahka Trails GC | Marksville, LA
PURSE: $150,000.00 est | $30,000 First
ACCESS GOLF POINTS: 500 | First Place
2025 CHAMPION: Joseph Abella (-6)
Tournament Notes: Tamahka Trails has been ranked “Top 10” courses in Louisiana and has hosted US Open qualifying three times. The four (4) round tournament record is Derek Oland, who in 2022 shot 267 (-13).
PGA Pre-Q: During the first round of the Paragon Casino Open, players have an opportunity to ‘pre-qualify’ for the PGA’s Houston Open. Registration for this pre-qualifier is done at the Southern Texas PGA site. Links provided in the link below.
APRIL
BIRDIE’S ON THE BAYOU
DATES: April 23-26, 2025
COURSE: Brownwood CC | Brownwood, TX
PURSE: $150,000.00 est | $30,000 First
ACCESS GOLF POINTS: 500 | First Place
2025 CHAMPION: Garrison Smith (-21)
Tournament Notes: While the course is not the most challenging stop on tour (thus the name), Brownwood CC does demand a good wedge game with its very small sloping greens. If your short-game is on, you will be in the hunt. The tournament’s hospitality during the week is some of the best all year with BBQ, fishing, skeet shooting and a Long Drive off the Clubs back deck.
PGA Pre-Q: During the first round of the Birdies on the Bayou, players have an opportunity to ‘pre-qualify’ for the PGA’s Byron Nelson. Registration for this pre-qualifier is done at the Northern Texas PGA site. Links provided in the link below.
Korn Ferry Monday: Brownwood is conveniently schedule the same week as the Korn Ferry stop in Dallas. Brownwood is only 166 miles from the Korn Ferry stop in Dallas allowing players to Monday Q and have a back up event close if needed.
JUNE
THE TERRITORY CLASSIC
DATES: June 4-7, 2025
COURSE: The Territory GC | Duncan, OK
PURSE: $120,000.00 est | $30,000 First
ACCESS GOLF POINTS: 500 | First Place
2025 CHAMPION: Josh Radcliff(-22)
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS CHAMP
DATES: June 25-28, 2025
COURSE: Metamora Fields GC & WeaverRidge GC | Metamora, IL
PURSE: $175,000.00 est, $35,000 First
ACCESS GOLF POINTS: 500 | First Place
2024 CHAMPION: Gavin Cohen (-23)
AUGUST
SOUTHWEST KANSAS PRO-AM
DATES: August 11-14, 2025
COURSE: GC at Southwind & Buffalo Dunes GC | Garden City, KS
PURSE: $150,000.00 est | $30,000
ACCESS GOLF POINTS: 500 | First Place
2024 CHAMPION: Matthew Watkins (-10)
Tournament Notes: The Southwest Kansas Open offers an excellent opportunity to prepare for PGA Qualifying, played on two of Kansas' premier courses. Both Buffalo Dunes and the Golf Club at Southwind are known for their challenging tee shots and some of the finest bent-grass putting surfaces on tour.
Tournament Format: After various iterations over the years, the SWKSPA tournament committee has established a traditional format for the 2025 event. A two-day pro-am will precede the 72-hole professional tournament on the Saturday and Sunday prior. Pros who participate in the pro-ams will receive a practice round on each course and compete for prize money daily.
DECEMBER
HIGH STAKES SHOWDOWN
Presented by L’Auberge Casino Resort & Lake Charles Sports Authority
DATES: November 19-21, 2025
COURSE: Contraband Bayou GC & Mallard GC | Lake Charles, LA
PURSE: $250,000.00 est | $50,000 First
NEW EVENT
Tournament Notes: The High Stakes Showdown will have a unique format combining a 54-hole stroke play and a tournament ending high stakes single-elimination Showdown producing exciting finish.
Rounds 1&2 | Stroke Play
Rounds one and two will be played on two courses, each course hosting @90 players. Each player will play each course before the 36-hole cut is made to narrow the playing field to 55 and ties. All players making the cut will receive a check.
Round 3 | Stroke Play
In round three, things get interesting. The competition will move back to the host course where the remaining players will be vying for one of the coveted High Stake Showdown top ten spots. All ties will be broke in a High Stakes playoff to finalize the ten players for the Showdown.
High Stakes Showdown | Horserace
The High Stakes Showdown will be a single elimination horserace played over nine holes. One competitor will be eliminated each hole and after each hole the stakes get higher. The Champion will walk away with $50,000!