19th Jack Hesler Tournament
Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Jan. 24 – Jan. 27
Host Professional: Kyle Bruce, PGA
Event GGID: 27SOS1
Entries Open: November 2 at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
Lottery: If necessary, a lottery will be held with the initial wave of entries closing one week from opening at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Exempt players must register prior to the 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.
NOTE: Full Members have priority during the initial week of lottery registration. Associate Members will be accepted after the first week, provided there are spots available. Any subsequent entries and/or waitlisted applicants after the first week will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility: Entries are open to all members of the Society of Seniors. Full members have priority during the lottery window. Guests may be permitted on a Committee approved basis if space allows.
Format: 84 players maximum. 54 Holes of stroke play over three days.
Entry Fee: $TBD
Playing Divisions: Senior (55-64), Super Senior (65-69), Legend (70-74) & Super Legend (75+)
Proposed breakdown of divisions to be 36 Senior, 24 Super Senior, 12 Legend and 12 Super Legend.
Proposed Yardages: Each division will play from their own set of tee markers
Senior: ~6500 yards
Super Senior: ~6200 yards
Legend: ~5900 yards
Super Legend: ~5600 yards
Exempt Players: Top 5 Senior/Super Senior from 2026 Hesler, and Top 3 Legend/Super Legend, as well as 2026 Players of the Year
Sunday, Jan. 24: Practice Round Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m. in foursomes on Pine/Oak Courses. Registration starting approximately 10:30 a.m. Please register to pick up your tee gift and event information.
Monday, Jan. 25: Tee times at 8:30 a.m. in threesomes off of 1/10 on Pine/Oak Courses.
Tuesday, Jan. 26: Tee times at 8:30 a.m. in threesomes off of 1/10 on Pine/Oak Courses.
Wednesday, Jan. 27: Final Round Shotgun Start at 9:00 a.m. in threesomes.
Food & Beverage Program: Players will receive a $75 gift card at registration to use for merchandise or F&B purchases while on site. A Welcome Reception will be held following the practice round with appetizers and cash bar.
Lodging Options: There will be a special room block setup at Saddlebrook Resort for contestants.
Room rates will be as follows:
Two Bedroom Suites: $289.00++
One Bedroom Suites: $239.00++
Deluxe Guestrooms: $199.00++
Reservations Phone Number: Please call 813-907-4464 to make reservations and mention Society of Seniors room block.
There are also numerous hotels and Airbnb/VRBO options within a short drive of the Wesley Chapel area.
Points available: SOS Points, Amateurgolf.com, WAGR and Golfweek Points
Prize Fund: $75 per player
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 7 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.