Event Details
Three Years Strong
Pasadena Yacht & Country Club · Gulfport, FL · March 14, 2026
Our Story
The Ringer was built on a simple belief: local professional golfers in the St. Pete area deserve a legitimate stage. Not a charity scramble — a real tournament, with real prize money, real competition, and a community that shows up.
Hosted at Pasadena Yacht & Country Club in Gulfport, FL, now in its 3rd year as the Pasadena Pros & Joes — The Ringer 2026, the event has grown every single edition — bigger field, more sponsors, and a community that keeps showing up.
The 2025 edition was claimed by John Clare and his Joe, Bret Sapp — capping a remarkable run that saw Clare fire a 28 on the final 9 holes to take the championship. The dinner honoring them is named for that number. The 2024 title belonged to Winton Munch, who posted a remarkable -8 to win.
Every year it gets a little bigger. That's The Ringer.
Weekend Schedule
Thursday, March 12
6:00pm
"28" Champions Dinner
Served in honor of 2025 Champions John Clare & Bret Sapp. Significant others welcome. $40++ per person, includes salad & dinner rolls. Alcohol separate.
Friday, March 13
All Day
Practice Round & Skins Game
Coordinate with the pro-shop to book a tee time.
5:30pm
Welcome Party
Kick off the weekend at PYCC.
Saturday, March 14
9:00am
Shotgun Start — The Ringer Pros & Joes
27 holes. Full field. Game on.
3:00pm
Tee Times
Afternoon tee times for select groups.
All events at Pasadena Yacht & Country Club — 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Tournament Format
Pro Division
Pure stroke play. 27 holes, aggregate score wins.
Pro-Am Division
Net best ball for the first 18 holes, then combined net score (both balls count) for the final 9. Max score of 10 per hole. Entry is $200 per team.
Tees
Joes play from compulsory tees. Pro men play from the blacks, pro women from the whites.
Thursday, March 12
“28” Champions Dinner
Named for John Clare's legendary 9-hole score of 28 in the 2025 championship round. Served in honor of 2025 Champions Mr. John Clare & Mr. Bret Sapp. Significant others welcome. $40++ per person.
Signature Cocktail
Bad Ass Tequila Soda Lime
A bold double pour of tequila topped with crisp soda water and fresh-squeezed lime. Crafted in tribute to Mr. Clare’s electrifying double eagle on Hole 5—a 253-yard hole-out that rocketed him up the leaderboard.
Appetizer
Cool as a Cucumber Bang Bang Shrimp
Crispy shrimp tossed in a zesty bang-bang sauce, served over chilled cucumber ribbons. Celebrating Hole 14, the 28th hole of the 2025 tournament and first playoff hole, where Mr. Clare banged home a 20-foot birdie putt to extend the match on his way to the Championship.
Main
“28” NY-Style Chicken Riggies
Tender sautéed chicken folded into al dente rigatoni with a creamy, spicy tomato-pepper sauce, finished with sweet bell peppers, hot cherry peppers, and a touch of Parmesan—a comforting nod to Upstate New York, home of 2025 Champion John Clare and complete with 28 unique ingredients, a nod to Mr. Clare’s incredible 9-hole score of 28 in route to the 2025 Championship.
Dessert
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
A warm, gooey skillet-baked cookie served with cold, creamy ice cream. Simple, classic, undefeated.
Confirmed Attendees
Attending the “28” Champions Dinner on Thursday, March 12.
- Emery & Madeline Anderson
- Tyson & Brittany Brock
- John Clare & Guest
- Joe Dent
- Lee & Rachel Grandovic
- Joe Hernandez
- Brandon & Emily Ketron
- Jake Kevorkian
- PJ & Elise Kolosvary
- Brittany Lincicome & Dewald Gouws
- Rex & Caitlin MacMillan
- Ryan & Sarah Mitchell
- Jeff Paonessa
- Andrew Pardun
- Mike & Heather Puffer
- Dan Robinson
- Ryan Sullivan and Julia Russew
- Bret Sapp
- Tim & Shannon Van Horn
- Claire Vermette
- Tommy & Danielle Walter
- Joe & Barbara Waunsch