(3rd Annual Participants vs Parents Tournament Published 11/26/25) The 3rd annual Participants vs Parents Tournament delivered everything we hoped for and more—a fun, spirited competition packed with energy, laughter, and just enough friendly rivalry to keep everyone on their toes. Despite stormy forecasts earlier in the week, the golf gods were clearly on our side, holding back the rain for a beautiful, competition-ready day at Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course.
The morning kicked off with warmups on the driving range and putting green, where both kids and parents shared smiles and encouragement before stepping into competitive mode. With the Participants holding a 2–0 record over the Parents from the last two tournaments, there was anticipation, determination, and a whole lot of playful pressure.
A New Format for 2025
This year featured a new twist: Stableford scoring, with different point systems for Participants and Parents:
| PARTICIPANTS | PARENTS |
|---|---|
| Eagle = 4 | Eagle = 3 |
| Birdie = 3 | Birdie = 2 |
| Par = 2 | Par = 1 |
| Bogey = 1 | Bogey = 0 |
| Double Bogey = 0 | Double Bogey = -1 |
The format added strategy, suspense, and a fresh dynamic to every hole. The fun kicked in right from the start: closest to the pin on hole #2 & longest drive on hole #4. The excitement didn’t stop there—special challenge holes made sure everyone stayed on their game: hole #6: parents spun a wheel to determine a random club for their tee shot. Hole #8: kids could swap their tee shot with one parent’s or guardian’s—strategy at its finest.
This year’s competition brought out some outstanding individual performances from the winners:
Closest to the Pin
- Parents: Matt
- Participants: AJ
Longest Drive
- Parents: Brent
- Participants: Johnny
Though the Participants came in as two-time defending champs, the Parents arrived ready to rewrite the story. And rewrite it they did! With impressive teamwork, clutch shots, and maybe a little motivation from that -1 double-bogey penalty, the Parents secured a thrilling 11–8 upset victory—their first win in the tournament’s three-year history. The day wrapped up with an awards ceremony, slices of well-earned pizza, and plenty of smiles across all ages. As always, the real win was the community spirit on display. A huge thank-you goes out to all Participants, Parents, and families who make this annual event something truly special.
SAVE THE DATE
We’re already excited for next year’s showdown.
Mark your calendars: November 14th, 2026!
