And in its 25th year, the meaning runs deeper than ever.

A Championship That Helped Build AmateurGolf.com

Long before Bandon Dunes became a bucket-list destination for golfers around the world, it was an idea rooted in sand, wind, and vision. When the resort opened in 1999, it offered something different: a return to walking golf, firm turf, strategic options, and the unpredictability of true links conditions.

AmateurGolf.com recognized that spirit early. What started as a two-man best-ball event quickly evolved into one of the signature experiences on the company calendar—an event that reflects everything the brand stands for: competition, travel, friendship, and unforgettable golf.

Over time, the championship has grown into more than a tournament. It has become a tradition. For some teams, it is the centerpiece of their golf year. For others, especially in the Father & Son division, it is a shared chapter in a much bigger family story.

Four Courses, Four Different Tests

The 2026 championship will once again showcase the scale and variety that make Bandon Dunes special. Players will take on four acclaimed layouts over four competitive rounds, with each course asking different questions of every team.

A Format That Rewards Chemistry

At its heart, this championship is about partnership. The two-man best-ball format rewards teams that know when to attack, when to steady the round, and when to trust the other player to carry the moment.

The event includes separate competition for Open, Senior, and Father & Son teams, with both gross and net prizes at stake. In recent years, the Father & Son division has become one of the defining features of the week, often accounting for nearly half the field.

That balance between serious competition and personal connection is what gives the event its staying power. Players come to compete, but they leave with stories that last longer than the leaderboard.

Looking Back at 2025

Last year’s championship delivered a reminder of just how demanding and rewarding Bandon can be.

In the Open Division, Brett Widner and Matt Littleton pulled away from the field with a brilliant weekend finish, posting rounds of 65 and 67 to win at 9-under par. In the Father & Son division, Spencer and Marshall Cole claimed the title at 6-under, finishing eight shots clear of the field.

The week featured everything players have come to expect from Bandon Dunes—gusting winds, unforgettable shots, international flavor, and the kind of team golf that rewards poise as much as power. It also reinforced why this event remains one of the most anticipated stops on the AmateurGolf.com calendar.

What Players Receive

Beyond the competition itself, the full Bandon experience remains a major part of the appeal. The event package includes:

• Four nights lodging at Bandon Dunes Resort
• Four rounds of tournament golf
• Welcome gifts for all players
• One gala tournament dinner
• Division prizes and awards
• A chance to compete in one of AmateurGolf.com’s most meaningful annual traditions

The 25th Chapter Begins

Milestone years invite reflection, but they also sharpen anticipation. This edition of the AmateurGolf.com Two-Man Links and Father & Son Championship carries both.

It is a celebration of where the event has been, of the players and families who have made it meaningful, and of the bond between AmateurGolf.com and one of the greatest walking golf destinations in the world.

But above all, it is still what it has always been: four days of memorable competition on the edge of the Pacific, where every team arrives with hope, every round demands something different, and every year seems to leave behind one more story worth retelling.

Four rounds. Four iconic courses. Twenty-five years of links, legacy, and partnership.