FLX Tour announces dates for first three majors of 2026

The 2026 FLX Tour golf season is officially taking shape.

Tour officials have announced the dates and start times for the first three major tournaments of the year, giving players an early look at the competitive calendar as anticipation builds for the upcoming season.

The opening stretch of majors includes a mix of familiar venues and a notable scheduling adjustment designed to deliver the best possible course conditions.

2026 FLX Tour major schedule (so far)

  • Churchville Classic — Saturday, May 30 | 7:30 a.m. start | Churchville Golf Course | Two-man scramble
  • The Grand Open — Saturday, June 27 | 8 a.m. start | Durand Eastman Golf Course | Singles
  • The Genesee Invitational — Saturday, July 25 | 9:30 a.m. start | Genesee Valley Golf Course | Two-man best ball
  • Commissioner’s Cup — TBD
  • FLX Cup — TBD

“We don’t have the full picture yet, but three ain’t bad, and we wanted to get the confirmed dates out as soon as we could,” Co-Commissioner Matt Driffill said.

This year, the Churchville Classic and The Grand Open have swapped spots on the calendar. The change is driven by ongoing drainage construction and course maintenance at Durand, which tour officials believe will result in improved playing conditions later in June rather than late May. Conversely, Churchville traditionally plays better earlier in the season, making the adjustment a win for both events.

“Last year was brutal,” FLX Tour Head of Content and Rules Czar Joey Mortillaro said of the 2025 Grand Open.

“We’re always going to keep tinkering and experimenting with anything we can to improve the Tour experience for our pros and our fans,” Co-Commissioner Shane Driffill said. “We’re going to try switching the Classic and the Grand Open this year, see how it goes, and reassess next year.”

Looking ahead to the FLX Cup & Commissioner’s Cup

Final details for the FLX Cup are still being finalized as the tour works through course availability. Preliminary target dates for the season finale include:

  • August 29
  • September 12
  • September 19

No date or course yet for this year’s Commissioner’s Cup, but we’re working on it, OK? You’ll hear from us when you need to about it, OK?

The season begins off the course

The countdown to the 2026 season began this past Saturday with the FLX Tour Golf Banquet and Awards Show — better known as The Flexies. The event brought the tour community together to celebrate standout performances from the 2025 season, hand out hardware, and officially turn the page toward another competitive year.

This year’s Flexies 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

More details on additional events, registration timelines, and the finalized FLX Cup schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. STAY TUNED.

WE’LL MAKE THE FRIDGE MAGNETS WHEN WE HAVE THE FULL SCHEDULE, OK?


Latest News

  • Teams, tee times set for 5th Annual Churchville Classic

    Teams, tee times set for 5th Annual Churchville Classic

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (FLX) — The FLX Tour heads west on Saturday, May 30 for the 5th annual Churchville Classic at Churchville Golf Course. The first tee time is scheduled for 7:30 a.m., with groups heading out every 10 minutes through 9:10 a.m. for this year’s two-man scramble showdown featuring 44 golfers and 22 randomly drawn…

  • Field set for 2026 Churchville Classic

    Field set for 2026 Churchville Classic

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (FLX) — Forty-four golfers, 22 teams, and one major championship. The annual two-man scramble returns to Churchville Golf Course on Saturday, May 30, bringing together another loaded field of FLX Tour veterans, rising stars, and first-time hopefuls for one of the most anticipated events on the calendar. As the first major championship of…

  • Registration opens for 2026 Churchville Classic

    Registration opens for 2026 Churchville Classic

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (FLX) — Major season has arrived. FLX Tour officials announced Tuesday that registration is now open for the fifth annual Churchville Classic, one of the most anticipated stops on the Tour calendar. Moved up in the major rotation this year, the two-man scramble event will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026. Known for…

  • Team Shane prevails in 3rd annual Commissioner’s Cup

    Team Shane prevails in 3rd annual Commissioner’s Cup

    PENFIELD, N.Y. (FLX) — It was a frosty start and a hot finish Sunday at Shadow Lake as the FLX Tour teed off for the 3rd annual Commissioner’s Cup. After knocking on the door for the past two years, Team Shane finally broke through and claimed victory. “First I win the 2025 Young Man of…

  • Teams set for 2026 Commissioner’s Cup

    Teams set for 2026 Commissioner’s Cup

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (FLX) — The stage is set. Following Monday night’s draft on April 20, the teams are officially locked in for the 2026 FLX Tour Commissioner’s Cup, setting up another chapter in what’s quickly becoming one of the tour’s most competitive traditions. The Ryder Cup-style showdown returns Saturday, May 2 at Shadow Lake Golf…