The Florida Open is officially underway at Sidelines Sports Grill in St. Cloud, Florida, marking the first stop of the 2026 National Golden Tee Tour. Players from across the country have gathered for a full weekend of high-level competition, community, and championship implications as the Golden Tee season kicks into gear.

The action got started Thursday night with a Closest to the Pin contest, drawing 45 players and setting the tone for the weekend. After a tight battle of precision and nerves, the results shook out as follows:

Thursday Closest to the Pin Results (45 Players)
1. Chris Foster – $300
2. Steven Kramer – $205
3. Drew Thaxton – $160
4. TA Twigg – $120

Friday keeps the momentum rolling with Blind Draw Doubles at noon, pairing “A” and “B” players together in a classic-course, double-elimination format. The spotlight then shifts Friday night as the Handicap Tournament tees off at 7:30 p.m., giving players a level playing field and a satellite path into the Main Event.

Saturday marks the start of the Florida Open Main Event, with the qualifier set to begin around at 12:30 p.m. eastern time. We will link the live stream here as soon as it begins!

Players will take on five randomly selected GT 2026 courses, including newly added entries to the course carousel. The top 32 players will advance to Sunday’s Championship Bracket, while the remaining field continues competing in the Purple, Pink, and potentially Copper Brackets.

Saturday night wraps up with another Blind Draw Doubles tournament at 7:30 p.m., this time played on current courses. Like all National Golden Tee Tour events, Saturday night doubles is always to be determined and often delivers some of the weekend’s most memorable moments.

Championship Sunday begins at 10:00 a.m. with the Women’s Tournament, followed by Purple, Pink, and Copper bracket play at 11:00 a.m. The Main Event Championship Bracket takes center stage at noon, with players battling for prize money and coveted passes to the 2027 Golden Tee World Championships. Winners of both the Purple Bracket and Women’s Bracket will earn World Championship entries.

With $7,000 added to the Main Event, warm Florida weather, and a packed weekend schedule, the Florida Open continues to deliver everything fans expect from a National Golden Tee Tour stop — intense competition, clutch performances, and a strong sense of community both on and off the machine.

For registration details and full tournament information, visit PEGTtour.com .

Fans unable to attend in person can follow the action live all weekend on Golden Tee’s official YouTube channel at youtube.com/@GoldenTee .