2026 Jackson County Open Results, Winner & Leaderboard

Past Champions & Results

4 years on record · 2021–2025

Defending Champion

Bret Valkuchak

-7 (137)

Runner-upNick Reynolds · lost by 5 strokes

Cut lineN/A (flighted)

2025 Results

WinnerBret Valkuchak67-70 (137)

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About the tournament

The Jackson County Open is a historic 36-hole stroke play championship held at Cascades Golf Course, one of Michigan's premier municipal layouts established in 1929. Competitors are flighted based on first-round scores, creating multiple competitive divisions within this long-running summer event.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

DivisionsOpenMen

Holes362 rounds

Field132players

CutFlighted after round 1; no cut

Eligibility

Open to all amateur golfers

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