GBGC
Bend 2026
3rd Annual Edition · Bend, Oregon

Bend it Around the Pines

July 30 – August 2, 2026
4Rounds
3Courses
3Nights
$2,200Per Person
Schedule

Itinerary

Thursday · July 30
Arrival Day
Flights in throughout the day
Practice Round — Course TBD
Team nominations & welcome dinner
Friday · July 31
Ryder Cup Day 1
Round 1: Scramble · Pronghorn Nicklaus · 7:00 AM
Round 2: Best Ball · Pronghorn Fazio · 2:00 PM
Saturday · August 1
Ryder Cup Day 2
Round 3: Scramble · Tetherow · 10:20 AM
Round 4: Best Ball · Tetherow · 3:20 PM
Awards ceremony & final dinner
Sunday · August 2
Departure Day
Flights out throughout the day
Safe travels — see you next year
Golf

Courses

Round 1 · Friday 7:00 AM
Pronghorn — Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus · Par 72 · 6,534 yds (Blue)
Scramble
Championship layout through juniper and sagebrush with Cascade Range views. Strategic bunkering rewards accuracy over distance.
72.3 / 138Rating/Slope
7,609 ydsChampionship
6,534 ydsBlue Tees
All players tee off, team picks best shot. Par is the max score per hole for a point.
Round 2 · Friday 2:00 PM
Pronghorn — Fazio
Tom Fazio · Par 72 · 6,281 yds (Blue)
Best Ball
Wide fairways with strategic bunkering and water features. Spectacular mountain views and immaculate conditioning.
71.6 / 135Rating/Slope
7,175 ydsChampionship
6,281 ydsBlue Tees
Each player plays their own ball; lowest score counts. Bogey is the max score per hole for a point.
Rounds 3 & 4 · Saturday
Tetherow Golf Club
David McLay Kidd · Par 72 · 6,600 yds (Blue)
Scramble + Best Ball
Oregon's premier destination winds through 700 acres of ponderosa pine with panoramic Cascade views. Links-style with massive greens.
73.8 / 141Rating/Slope
7,298 ydsChampionship
6,600 ydsBlue Tees
AM (10:20): Scramble — par is max. PM (3:20): Best Ball — bogey is max.
Competition

2026 Ryder Cup Format

Round Schedule

Round 1 · Fri AM · NicklausScramble
Round 2 · Fri PM · FazioBest Ball
Round 3 · Sat AM · TetherowScramble
Round 4 · Sat PM · TetherowBest Ball

Team Nominations

  • Captains: Nick Talone & Di Jiang
  • Captains alternate picks before each round
  • New teams nominated before every round
  • Head-to-head hole scoring; ties earn nothing

Scoring Rules

  • Winning team earns 1 point per hole; ties earn nothing
  • Scramble: Par is the maximum score for a point
  • Best Ball: Bogey is the maximum score for a point
  • Points accumulate across all four rounds

Prize Structure

🏆
Winning Team
Glory + trophy + 60% of prize pool
🥈
Runner-up
40% of prize pool
🎯
Individual Awards
Longest drive · Closest to pin · Low round
Reservations

Dining

Friday · July 31 · Lunch
Trailhead Grill at Juniper Preserve
After Round 1
About

Casual poolside dining at Juniper Preserve. Perfect for refueling between the morning Nicklaus round and afternoon Fazio tee time.

Details
📍 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive
🕐 Following Round 1
🔖 Reservation by Nick
Friday · July 31 · Dinner
Iris Restaurant at Juniper Preserve
Evening
About

Elevated fine dining from Chef Ryan Eisert. Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine with locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

Details
📍 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive
🕐 5:00 – 9:00 PM
🔖 Reservation by Nick
Saturday · August 1 · Lunch
The Row at Tetherow
Between Rounds
About

Tetherow's relaxed pub with bold flavors, 30+ craft beers, and sweeping Cascade Mountain views between Saturday rounds.

Details
📍 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd
🕐 Open 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🔖 Reservation by Nick
Saturday · August 1 · Dinner
Deschutes Brewery
Awards Night
About

Bend's original institution. Championship dinner, trophy presentation, and a well-earned Black Butte Porter to close out the Ryder Cup.

Details
📍 1044 NW Bond St, Bend
🕐 Evening after Round 4
🔖 Reservation by Nick
Prep

What to Bring

⛳ Golf Essentials

  • Golf clubs (or arrange rental)
  • Golf shoes with soft spikes
  • Plenty of golf balls
  • Rangefinder or GPS watch
  • Sunscreen SPF 50+ · Hat · Sunglasses
  • Rain gear just in case
  • GHIN handicap index

👕 Clothing & Other

  • Golf attire for 4 rounds (collared shirts)
  • Layers — mornings 50s°F, afternoons 90s°F
  • Casual clothes for evenings
  • Swimwear
  • Cash / Venmo for side games
  • Competitive fire
Budget

Cost

$2,200
per person
Includes: Golf (4 rounds) · Accommodations · Transportation · Prize pool
Flights and personal expenses separate.
Explore

Bend Area Guide

🍺
Craft Beer

30+ breweries. Deschutes (the original), 10 Barrel, and Crux Fermentation Project.

🍽️
Dining

Jackson's Corner, Ariana Restaurant, and Pine Tavern for riverside dining.

🏙️
Downtown

Drake Park along the Deschutes River, boutique shops, and the Old Mill District.

🚵
Biking

Phil's Trail — world-class singletrack minutes from town.

🥾
Hiking

Pilot Butte for city views. Smith Rock State Park 30 min away.

☀️
Weather

Sunny and dry. Highs 80s–90s°F, nights 50s–60s°F. Layer up for early tee times.

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