The Flexies: Young men celebrated at Tour banquet & awards show

The road to the 2026 season officially began Saturday with the FLX Tour Golf Banquet and Awards Show—better known as The Flexies. The annual gathering brought players, organizers, and supporters together to celebrate the moments and performances that defined the 2025 season, while setting the tone for another competitive year ahead.

From breakout newcomers to seasoned standouts, this year’s awards recognized both excellence on the course and the spirit that makes the FLX Tour community special.

2025 Flexies Award Winners:

  • Rookie of the Year: Nick
  • Best Dressed: Boston
  • Most Improved: Bmoyns
  • Least Improved: Gene
  • Biggest Digger: Danny D
  • Shot of the Year: Valletta
  • Humanitarian of the Year: Dan Driffill Sr.
  • Fan Favorite (Young Gentlemen of the Year): Chuck Pace
  • Young Man of the Year: Shane D

With the hardware handed out and the stories retold, the focus now turns forward.

The Flexies marked the official start of the countdown to the 2026 FLX Tour season—one that promises new rivalries, big shots, and plenty more memories on and off the course.

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