Open
Topeka City Stroke PlayTopeka City Stroke Play Championship
Topeka Country Club • Topeka, KS
Jul 10 — 12, 2026Men
About the tournament
The Watson Challenge, founded in 2007, is the vision of Tom Watson who came to the Kansas City Golf Association with the purpose of determining the best player in the greater Kansas City golf community while raising money for area charities. The Watson Challenge has a field of 48 players, which is comprised of the best professionals and amateurs living in the greater Kansas City golf community.
Tournament Facts
FormatStroke Play
CategoryProMen
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Members onlyPast Champions & Results
18 years on record · 2007–20252025 Results
WinnerGeorge Clarke71-65-68 (204)
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