59th Vandersluis International Golf Tournament

Event Details ⚙

Date: Saturday, 05 September 2026

End Date: Monday, 07 September 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Other

Category: Open

Max Players: 180

Entry Method: Online

The 59th annual Vandersluis International Golf Tournament is held at Bemidji Town and Country Club over Labor Day Weekend (Saturday–Monday). The tournament is open to the public and is capped at 180 golfers. Divisions are as follows: Men's Championship (ages 15+), Senior Men's Championship (ages 50+), and Master's Championship (ages 65+) — all three play 54 holes of stroke play, 18 holes per day across all three days. Men's Regular Flight (ages 18+), Senior Men's Regular Flight (ages 60+), and Women's Regular Flight (ages 18+) play an 18-hole qualifying round on Saturday; players are flighted based on their score. On Sunday, each regular flight plays an 18-hole match. On Monday, winners advance to 9-hole matches to determine champions, runners-up, and consolation placements. Online registration opens June 1, 2026 at golfgenius.com (GGID: vandy26). Notable past participants include 1996 British Open Champion Tom Lehman.

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Venue

Bemidji Town and Country Club

Bemidji, MN, United States

Bemidji Town and Country Club is an 18-hole par 72 golf course located on the north shore of Lake Bemidji in Minnesota. Founded in 1916, the course features a scenic landscape bordered by majestic Norway pines and natural greens that overlook the lake. The setting is distinctive, with accessibility by boat via Lake Bemidji offering a unique approach to the facility. The course welcomes golfers of all skill levels and is open to the public with membership options available. It is renowned for hosting several prestigious tournaments, including the 102nd Birchmont Tournament, an amateur match-play event with divisions for varying skill levels, as well as Minnesota MGA and collegiate tournaments. The club also hosts the Vandersluis Tournament and various fundraising events throughout the season. Beyond golf, the facility offers the North Shore Grille restaurant with panoramic views of the course and lake, along with event space for weddings and special occasions. The course includes a driving range and practice facility, and golf lessons are available for skill development.

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