🏆 2026 Grass League — Season Tracker
Latest Video Recap Posted — Match Series Final Set for November 13
The Minnesota–Scottsdale Semifinal Match #2 video was released October 29. Sam Engel and Brian Blanchard led the Minnesota Muskies to a 3 & 1 victory over Paul Misko and Brady Calkins of the Scottsdale Strikers. Minnesota advances to face Las Vegas Action in the Match Series final on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Indian Wells Golf Resort. Phoenix United continues to lead the Par 3 Cup with 736 points.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 GL Championship presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Championship activities run December 3–5 at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, with the practice round and Creator Showcase on Thursday, 36 competitive holes on Friday, and the final 18 holes on Saturday.
The field features 11 franchises, 44 two-player teams and 88 golfers competing for a $175,000 purse and 5,000 Par 3 Cup points. Fitz and The Tantrums headline Friday night, and Louis The Child performs Saturday night.
📌 How the Grass League Season Works
Franchise Tournament Golf
Eleven regional franchises enter multiple two-player teams in high-stakes par-3 events. The season-ending GL Championship expands to a 54-hole, two-person scramble.
Par 3 Cup Points Race
Franchises accumulate points across the season. The December GL Championship carries 5,000 points and determines the final 2026 season order.
Match Series & Creators
A separate 2v2 elimination series runs through the season, while selected events also mix professionals, amateurs and golf creators.
👥 Current 2026 Grass League Tracker
Phoenix United remains first in the Par 3 Cup, but only 104 points separate the top four franchises.
Minnesota Muskies and Las Vegas Action have advanced to the Match Series final, while the 5,000-point GL Championship leaves the broader season race wide open.
Phoenix United leads a compact race after the Summer Grind. The top four franchises are separated by 104 points, with Match Series points and the GL Championship still available.
| Rank | Franchise | Earnings | Wins | Top 10s | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix United | $61,714 | 1 | 3 | 736 |
| 2 | Las Vegas Action | $31,464 | 0 | 4 | 697 |
| 3 | New York Blue Birds | $31,464 | 0 | 2 | 647 |
| 4 | Scottsdale Strikers | $57,464 | 1 | 2 | 632 |
| 5 | Hollywood Hitters | $29,000 | 0 | 3 | 526 |
| 6 | Michigan Auto Aces | $26,000 | 0 | 2 | 481 |
| 7 | San Diego Munis | $18,714 | 0 | 3 | 433 |
| 8 | Minnesota Muskies | $7,464 | 0 | 2 | 415 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Roses | $26,714 | 0 | 2 | 410 |
| 10 | Dallas Horsemen | $0 | 0 | 1 | 221 |
| 11 | Tampa Bay Swamp Dawgs | $0 | 0 | 0 | 102 |
Austin Quick moved into the No. 1 position after the Summer Grind. These rankings combine individual results across eligible Grass League competition.
| Rank | Player | Franchise / Location | Earnings | Ranking Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Quick | Phoenix United / Phoenix, AZ | $87,667 | 733.49 |
| 2 | Ryan Ruffels | Los Angeles Roses / Melbourne | $40,000 | 711.20 |
| 3 | Tyler Weworski | Phoenix United / Carlsbad, CA | $87,667 | 699.19 |
| 4 | Drew Kittleson | Scottsdale, AZ | $51,200 | 666.30 |
| 5 | Gabriela Ruffels | Los Angeles, CA | $40,000 | 640.00 |
| T6 | Kevin Lucas | San Diego Munis / Folsom, CA | $61,167 | 623.76 |
| T6 | Matt Ryan | San Diego Munis / Valencia, CA | $61,167 | 623.76 |
| 8 | Kurt Watkins | New York Blue Birds / Phoenix, AZ | $45,000 | 596.08 |
| 9 | Billy Hanes | Tampa Bay Swamp Dawgs / Buffalo, NY | $43,143 | 591.13 |
| 10 | Hunter Epson | Dallas Horsemen / Long Beach, CA | $7,200 | 574.50 |
Venue: Goat Hill Park, Oceanside, California
- Tournament champions: David Bradshaw and Parker Reddig of the Scottsdale Strikers finished at 20-under.
- Closing charge: Bradshaw and Reddig birdied eight of their final nine holes to take the title.
- Runner-up pair: Mason Glinski and Dylan Vanderveer of the Los Angeles Roses posted a final-round 12-under and finished at 19-under.
- Franchise champion: Scottsdale Strikers won the 2026 Summer Grind and climbed to fourth in the Par 3 Cup.
- Creator Showcase: Minnesota Muskies won the companion creator pro-am.
- Ace Race: Tyler Weworski hit the winning shot to 3 feet, 2 inches, earning the Phoenix United group the $40,000 closest-to-the-pin prize.
- CaddyBytes archive: Summer Grind results, the winning pair and the Scottsdale Strikers' franchise victory remain archived in this tracker.
Venue: Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, Tempe, Arizona
- Champions: Austin Quick and Tyler Weworski of Phoenix United finished at 23-under.
- Winning margin: six strokes, the largest margin of victory in Grass League history.
- Final round: Quick and Weworski shot 13-under, tying the league record for the lowest single round.
- Franchise milestone: the victory was the first Grass League tournament title for Phoenix United.
- Format: 11 franchises entered six two-person teams apiece in the 36-hole scramble.
The season-long 2v2 single-elimination series is played as 18-hole, two-person scramble match play. Completed results and the current final pairing are archived below.
First Round
| Winner | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Munis Kevin Lucas / Matt Ryan | Tampa Bay Swamp Dawgs Jeremy Story / Matt Black | 4 & 3 |
| Los Angeles Roses Dylan Vanderveer / Mason Glinski | Hollywood Hitters Torey Edwards / TJ Vogel | 3 & 2 |
| Scottsdale Strikers Jon Yoshihiro / Brannon Fahrny | Dallas Horsemen Matthew Liringis / Zach Stocker | 4 & 3 |
Quarterfinals
| Winner | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Strikers Mike Glennie / Parker Reddig | Phoenix United Joe Affrunti / Vince India | 1 up |
| Minnesota Muskies Chris Kamin / Jeremy DeFalco | Michigan Auto Aces Daniel Ochoa / Hunter Reed | 2 & 1 |
| New York Blue Birds Alex Chiarella / Chad Hambright | Los Angeles Roses Andrew Von Lossow / Blake Snyder | 1 up |
| Las Vegas Action Phillip Reedy / Joe Harrison | San Diego Munis John Chin / Grant Hirschman | 3 & 1 |
Semifinals
| Winner | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Action Cody Roth / Ethan Casto | New York Blue Birds Jhared Hack / Jim Knous | 3 & 1 |
| Minnesota Muskies Sam Engel / Brian Blanchard | Scottsdale Strikers Paul Misko / Brady Calkins | 3 & 1 |
- Qualifier: 100 two-player teams competed in an 18-hole scramble at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills.
- Advancement: the top 25 teams, including ties, moved into the draft.
- Draft result: the 11 franchises selected two two-player teams apiece to join their 2026 rosters for the Grass Clippings Open and later events.
- Season role: the qualifier and draft opened the competitive week leading directly into the first major tournament of 2026.
Both semifinals are complete. Minnesota Muskies defeated Scottsdale Strikers 3 & 1 to claim the second spot in the championship match and will face Las Vegas Action in the Match Series final on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Indian Wells Golf Resort.
| Franchise | Submitted Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Action | Cody Roth / Ethan Casto | Advanced to final — defeated New York 3 & 1. |
| Minnesota Muskies | Sam Engel / Brian Blanchard | Advanced to final — defeated Scottsdale 3 & 1. |
| Scottsdale Strikers | Paul Misko / Brady Calkins | Eliminated in semifinal — lost to Minnesota 3 & 1. |
Next Match Series step: Minnesota Muskies and Las Vegas Action meet in the final at Indian Wells Golf Resort on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Tickets are now on sale, with entry starting at $15, for the 2026 GL Championship presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos. The public competition and concert program runs Friday and Saturday, with practice and the Creator Showcase scheduled Thursday.
- Venue: Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, Tempe, Arizona.
- Championship activities: December 3–5; ticketed competition and concerts December 4–5.
- Field: 11 franchises, 44 two-player teams and 88 golfers.
- Format: 54-hole, two-person scramble — 36 holes Friday and the final 18 Saturday.
- Purse: $175,000 paid to the top five teams.
- Points: 5,000 points distributed to the top 40 teams.
- Friday headliner: Fitz and The Tantrums at 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday headliner: Louis The Child at 9 p.m.
Championship Schedule
| Date | Golf | Special Events and Music |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Dec. 3 | Practice round, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Creator Showcase, 5–8 p.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 4 | Round 1 at 9:30 a.m.; Round 2 at 3:30 p.m. | Red Bull Pin It Challenge, 2 p.m.; $50,000 Ace Race and $1 million hole-in-one opportunity, 7:30 p.m.; Fitz and The Tantrums, 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 5 | Final round begins at 11 a.m.; final tee time at 4 p.m. | Trophy ceremony, 8 p.m.; Louis The Child, 9 p.m. |
All event times are Arizona local time (MST) and remain subject to change.
| Dates | Event | Venue / Format | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 22–23 | Qualifier & Draft | Grass Clippings Rolling Hills | Completed — franchise roster additions selected. |
| April 24–25 | Grass Clippings Open | Tempe, Arizona / 36-hole scramble | Completed — Quick and Weworski won for Phoenix United. |
| June–November | Grass League Match Series | 18-hole, two-person scramble match play | Final set — Minnesota Muskies vs. Las Vegas Action at Indian Wells on Friday, November 13, 2026. |
| September 4–6 | Summer Grind, Showcase & Ace Race | Goat Hill Park, Oceanside | Completed — Scottsdale Strikers won the Summer Grind. |
| December 3 | GL Championship Practice & Creator Showcase | Grass Clippings Rolling Hills | Upcoming — practice from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Creator Showcase from 5–8 p.m. |
| December 4–5 | GL Championship | Tempe, Arizona / 54-hole scramble | Tickets live — 36 holes Friday, final 18 Saturday, concerts both nights. |
- Latest video update: the Minnesota–Scottsdale Semifinal Match #2 video was released October 29, 2026.
- Semifinal result: Minnesota Muskies defeated Scottsdale Strikers 3 & 1.
- Next match: Minnesota Muskies vs. Las Vegas Action in the Match Series final on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Indian Wells Golf Resort.
- CaddyBytes: new results, highlights and recaps will be added to the Grass League news page and this tracker as they become available.
🟢 CaddyBytes Tracker Note
This page is the central CaddyBytes home for the 2026 Grass League season. Completed-event results remain archived in the dropdowns, while championship field announcements, schedule changes, highlights, recaps, results and final Par 3 Cup standings will be added as they become official.