12th Founders Cup
Mission Hills Country Club
Pete Dye Challenge Course
34600 Mission Hills Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-324-9400
Host Pro: Michael Holyk, PGA
April 12-15, 2027
Event GGID: 27SOS5
Eligibility: Open to all members of the Society of Seniors and Committee approved guests
Entries: Open on January 11 at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
Lottery: If necessary, a lottery will be held with the initial wave of entries closing one week after the opening date 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.
Format: 120 Players maximum, 54-holes individual stroke play.
Entry Fee: $TBD 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 2026 Players of the Year
Callaway VIP Program: TBD
Early Practice Rounds: TENTATIVE - 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 12: 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 13: Tentative Tee Times starting at 7:45 a.m. from 1st and 10th tees.
Wednesday, April 14: Tentative Tee Times starting at 7:45 a.m. from 1st and 10th tees.
Thursday, April 15: 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.