Sunday's head-to-head match play for the Dallas Holiday Classic and the 2024 POTY tournament

Results: Main Bracket, Purple Bracket, Pink Bracket, Top Gun Bracket, Lil Gun Bracket

The Golden Tee community closed out 2024 in style with the Dallas Holiday Classic and the Top Gun/Lil Gun Year-End Events at Legends Sports Bar & Billiards in Keller, Texas. As the final stop on the National Golden Tee Tour presented by Power Events, the tournament featured a prize pool exceeding $40,000 and provided fans and players with a thrilling conclusion to another competitive year.

 
2024 World Champion, Mark Gomez

Players battled all year across six National Golden Tee Tour events, accumulating points in pursuit of the coveted Golden Tee Player of the Year title. The intensity of this is exemplified by past champions Joe Massara (2023, 2021) and Andy Haas (2022), who demonstrated the extraordinary level of skill required to excel at this event!

Saturday Qualifying at the 2024 Dallas Holiday Classic

Joe Massara delivered a standout performance in the qualifying rounds, setting a record with a staggering -150 and 169,098 Great Shot Points (GSP). Top course qualifiers included Paul Tayloe (-29, 38,536 GSP on Bahama Isles) and Andy Haas (-32, 80,125 GSP on Basin Lake), Joe Massara (-32, 54,991 GSP on Palmetto Coast), Brandon Robinson (-30, 33,139 GSP at Lexington Stables), and Brian Bernhardt (-29, 69,516 GSP on Sahara Dunes), highlighting the competitive depth of the field.

Main Bracket third place finisher in the Dallas Holiday Classic, Chris Juszczyk

Andy Haas continued his reign of dominance, clinching his fourth National Golden Tee Tour victory of the year. In a hard-fought final, he defeated Paul Luna, who had already showcased his skills by fighting his way back after his King of the Hill loss. Chris Juszczyk achieved a career-best third place finish, while Andy Fox rounded out the top four.

Purple Bracket winner, Brian Bernhardt

The Purple Bracket, a battleground of Main Bracket players and World Championship contenders like Brian Bernhardt, Adam Harris, Ken Calus, Sean Grevais and Allan Zerull. This was a testament to the challenge posed by the new 2025 courses. Brian Bernhardt emerged victorious, defeating Allan Zerull in a dramatic double-dip finale to secure his ticket to the 2025 Golden Tee World Championship.

Pin Bracket winner, Shawn Ticknor

In the Pink Bracket, Shawn Ticknor claimed the title after a thrilling comeback against Wayne Hartman. Ticknor’s determination overcame Hartman’s earlier King of the Hill win to take the finals in back-to-back games.

 
Lil Gun winner, Brandon Robinson

Championship Sunday also featured the highly anticipated Player of the Year (POTY) tournament, showcasing the top 64 players from the year’s National Golden Tee Tour. In the Lil Gun bracket, Brandon Robinson dominated the competition, culminating in a -27 to -24 victory over David Key to earn his spot in the 2025 Golden Tee World Championship.

Andy Haas, Paul Luna, Christopher Wengler, Evan Gossett

The Big Gun bracket delivered the weekend’s most emotional and inspiring moments. A match between Paul Tayloe and Eddie Godfrey went into overtime, with Tayloe displaying extraordinary sportsmanship by insisting the game continue after a controversial putt. Godfrey and Tayloe battled it out which led to overtime on Saraha Dunes. On the back 9, Godfrey’s uphill putt came up just short from 74ft while Tayloe’s 68ft putt having the same line went in easily. At this point, we all thought the game was over. Tayloe would not accept the win because he believed Godfrey’s putt was just as makable. Tayloe insisted they continue to play for the next lost stroke in sudden death. Godfrey ended up winning the match a few holes later. To quote Eddie Godfrey on the situation, “You [Paul Tayloe] showed true sportsmanship to make that call at such a critical point in the match. You have my utmost respect. You’re another example of why this community is so great.” Godfrey ultimately won the match and praising Tayloe’s integrity and character.

Top Gun winner, Paul Luna

In the Big Gun POTY finals, Paul Luna solidified his place in Golden Tee history with an undefeated run through the bracket. His two-stroke victory over Chris Wengler on Bahama Isles earned him the prestigious Stenmark Trophy. Luna’s heartfelt message of gratitude to the Golden Tee community reflected the passion that defines this community. “I [Paul Luna] want to thank all my fans for your encouragement. The support that I feel from the Golden Tee community is really humbling and just know that I love all of y’all, even if I don’t show it at times.”

As the Dallas Holiday Classic came to a close, it was clear that the Golden Tee community is more than just a competitive arena, it’s a family. The energy and dedication of Power Events, the players, and the fans create unforgettable memories and reinforce why Golden Tee remains one of the greatest eSports and communities in the world.

With the holidays approaching, the National Golden Tee Tour will take a brief hiatus before kicking off the 2025 season in Florida. Until then, players and fans alike can reflect on an incredible year of competition and excellence in Golden Tee. In the mean time, watch all of our National Golden Tee Tour live steams on our YouTube!