March 2026 Newsletter

March 18, 2026

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PBCGA 2026 Kicks Off: New Chairman, Membership Open, Sam Smidt Cup & More

2025 Players of The Year

presented by The Golf Crypt

JORDAN ELSEN

OPEN DIVISION

STEPHEN ANDERSON

SENIOR DIVISION

MARK RUBIN

SUPER SR DIVISION

2026 Membership Is Open

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Benefits include:

Entry to ~20 high-quality events
Player of the Year point tracking
Access to qualifiers for major championships
Eligibility for Invitationals and Honors
Support for our 501(c)(3) scholarship and charitable programs

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The 2026 PBCGA season is officially underway, and membership is the best way to secure your spot in our premier amateur tournaments.

2026 Tournament Schedule Release

January 26, 2026 — 31st Sam Smidt Cup (PBCGA vs. SEC PGA) at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club

April 17, 2026 — 14th Annual "Pricey" Par 3 at Jupiter Dunes

May 15-17, 2026 — 45th Amateur Four Ball at TBA

May 30-31, 2026 — Tommy Belen Better Ball (JBA Morell) at Cape Club of Palm City

June 6-7, 2026 — 20th Bobby Bryant Stroke Play at PGA Golf Club – Dye & Wanamaker Course

July 10-12, 2026 — 51st Palm Beach Kennel Club County Amateur at The Park West Palm

2026 Schedule

2026 Tournament Schedule – Now Releasing!

The wait is over — the 2026 PBCGA tournament schedule is starting to roll out on BlueGolf!

Many more classics are on the way, including qualifiers, stroke play championships, match play events, and our signature County Amateur with the return of qualifiers.

While we continue to finalize and add the full calendar of ~20 premier events, registration is already open (or opening soon) for several exciting early-season tournaments. Here's a preview of what's live or coming very soon.

31st Annual Sam Smidt Cup – PBCGA vs. SEC PGA

Sam Smidt Cup - Pros Retain The Cup

This iconic team match-play event took place January 26, 2026 at the beautiful Mayacoo Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach.

The 2025 edition was a nail-biter, and we’re ready for another epic battle between our top amateurs and the Southeast Chapter PGA Professionals.

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New Chairman & Thank You to Michael Blum

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Welcome New Chairman Robbie Wight + Thank You Michael Blum

We’re excited to announce that Robbie Wight is the new Chairman of the Palm Beach County Golf Association. Robbie brings tremendous experience, passion for amateur golf, and a vision to keep growing our tournaments and community impact.

A huge thank you to Michael Blum for his dedicated leadership as Chairman from 2017–2025. Michael’s guidance helped elevate the PBCGA to new heights — we’re grateful for his many years of service and look forward to his continued involvement.

Board of Directors & Committees

County Amateur Format Update

Limited Field, Exempt Categories, and Qualifiers

County Amateur Returns to Qualifiers – 51st Palm Beach Kennel Club County Amateur

Great news for competitive players: the County Amateur is returning to its traditional qualifier format in 2026. This ensures the strongest field and gives more golfers a chance to earn their spot in the championship.

Dates, sites, and registration will be posted soon — get ready!

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14th Annual "Pricey" Par 3

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 2:30 pm Shotgun

14th Annual "Pricey" Par 3 – Fun for All Skill Levels

Our always-popular "Pricey" Par 3 event is back! A great day of golf, camaraderie, prizes, and that classic par-3 excitement. Perfect for members, guests, and the greater golf community— don’t miss it.

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501(c)(3) Charitable Contributions

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the PBCGA funds scholarships for deserving college students and supports the growth of competitive golf in South Florida.

Your tax-deductible donation makes a real difference. Every contribution helps us keep entry fees accessible and award scholarships to young golfers.

Approaching $500,000 raised in Scholarships

Thank you for helping us give back to the game we love!

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Thank you for being part of the PBCGA family. We can’t wait to see you on the course in 2026!

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