11th Founders Cup
Mission Hills Country Club
Pete Dye Challenge Course
34600 Mission Hills Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
April 13-16, 2026
Event GGID: 26SOS5
Eligibility: Open to all members of the Society of Seniors and Committee approved guests
Entries: Open on Monday, December 22 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. First wave of entries to be processed NOT before Jan. 5, 2026
Lottery: If necessary, a lottery will be held on Monday, January 5 with the initial wave of entries closing that day at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Exempt players must register prior to the Monday, January 5 initial deadline to guarantee their spot in the event. If a lottery is not needed, entries will then be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Format: 120 Players maximum, 54-holes individual stroke play.
Entry Fee: $1275 per member. Entry fee covers: Four rounds of golf, all cart fees and range balls, three meals, welcome reception, player tee gift, and pro shop prize fund.
Playing Divisions: Senior (55-64), Super Senior (65-69), Legend (70-74), and Super Legend (75+). Each division will play their own set of tee markers.
Proposed Yardages:
Senior: ~6500 yards
Super Senior: ~6200 yards
Legend: ~5900 yards
Super Legend: ~5600 yards
Exempt Players: Top 10 Senior/Super Senior from previous year Founders Cup and top 3 from Legend/Super Legend, plus 2025 Players of the Year
Sr: Kevin VandenBerg, David Glabicki, Stephen Maddalena, Cory Synnestvedt, Stephen Nichols, Tony Hejna, Curt Coulter, Doug Clapp, Joe Sposi, Doug Northcutt
SSr: Richard Kerper, Todd Palmaer, Gregory Goode, Terry Tyson, Marcus Beck, Todd Hillier, James Sewell, Jim Starnes, David Nelson, Robert Brooks, James Pearson
Legend: Michael Jonson, Mark Weston, Dan Parkinson
Super Legend: Michael Mahoney, Sam Robinson, Jim Saivar
Callaway VIP Program: Callaway representatives will be on the practice range prior to the practice round on Monday, April 13 and in the afternoon on April 14. Please be sure to stop by to take advantage of this unique member benefit with their professional Tour fitters John Degen, Clayton Kritzer, and Chandler Barbato.
Early Practice Rounds: Early practice rounds may be accepted based on availability. The fee will be $200 and arrangements can be made by emailing Michael Holyk at Michael.Holyk@invitedclubs.com
Monday, April 13: Registration starting approximately 10:30 a.m. Please register to pick up your tee gift. Lunch will be provided beginning approximately 11:15 a.m. Practice Round afternoon starting time 1:00 p.m. Shotgun start.
Tuesday, April 14: Tentative Tee Times starting at 7:45 a.m. from 1st and 10th tees.
Wednesday, April 15: Tentative Tee Times starting at 7:45 a.m. from 1st and 10th tees.
Thursday, April 16: Tentative Shotgun Start at 8:00 a.m.
Food & Beverage: Lunch will be provided prior to the practice round and also following competition rounds one and two. Final round lunch is on your own. Additional F&B purchases may be made via credit card.
Points available: SOS Points, Amateurgolf.com, WAGR and Golfweek Points
Prize Fund: $75 per player
Lodging Options: There are several hotel options in the area as well as Airbnb/VRBO.
AirBNB Link to Rancho Mirage area: AIRBNB LINK - RANCHO MIRAGE AREA
Refund Policy: Once an entry has been officially filed a withdrawal fee of $150 shall apply. Withdrawals within 30 days of round one shall incur an additional fee of $100. Withdrawals within 10 days of round one shall only receive a partial refund if the spot is filled. If the spot is unfilled, the player forfeits his entire entry fee. Entries withdrawn after 12:00AM of tournament practice day will forfeit the entire entry fee.