The Monday Finish
There’s no better way to start the year than in the desert. Palm trees and mountains frame the fairways, Tour pros chase birdies under a January sun, and the Broken Tee Society takes over one of golf’s most iconic stages.
In 2027, The Monday Finish returns to La Quinta Resort & Club for a long weekend of world-class golf, luxury hospitality, and high-octane thrills. We’ll walk in the footsteps of the pros at PGA West, watch The American Express from a VIP suite on the 17th hole, and swap spikes for racing gloves at the BMW Performance Center. From the stunning views of the Indian Wells Golf Resort to Stadium’s infamous island green, and from precision putts to pedal-to-the-floor laps, this is a weekend where speed, sport, and camaraderie converge.
Saturday, January 23
Arrival + 18 holes at Indian Wells
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Sunday, January 24
BMW Performance School + Club Alcatraz
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Monday, January 25
PGA West Stadium course
Registration
Members can register for this event between October 29 – November 4, 2026
pricing
$3,700 Single Occupancy / $2,850 Double Occupancy
Included in this experience
- BMW Driving Experience at BMW Performance Center
- Two-night stay at La Quinta Resort & Club
- 18 holes at PGA West Stadium Course
- 18 holes at Indian Wells Golf Resort (Players Course)
- Sunday transportation in the BMW X7
- 5 meals, from welcome reception to awards lunch
- BMW VIP hospitality at The American Express Saturday & Sunday
- Gifts from TGJ & Partners
Trip Itinerary
Saturday, January 23
Arrival, Indian Wells Golf Resort & Welcome Dinner
Make your way into Southeast California and head to the Indian Wells Golf Resort for 18 holes on one of the finest municipal golf courses in the country. Following the round we will make our way to check in at La Quinta Resort & Club, where whitewashed adobe walls and palm-lined courtyards have hosted legends for nearly a century. After settling in, we will meet for dinner at the Adobe Grill to cheers the first round and the rest of the trip to come.
Sunday, January 24
BMW Experience & VIP Viewing
This morning, the desert turns into your racetrack. At the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, you’ll slide behind the wheel of the BMW M Series for three adrenaline-pumping sessions: timed laps on the track, controlled chaos on the skid pad, and head-to-head drag racing down the straightaway. Precision, speed, and nerves of steel all count. After the engines cool, we’ll hop into the BMW X7 and head to PGA West to watch the finish of The American Express. From our VIP suite on the island green 17th, you’ll watch Tour pros try their luck where you’ll soon take your own swings.
Monday, January 25
The Stadium Course
Now it’s your turn. PGA West Stadium, with its pot bunkers and infamous 17th, hosts our final test. Your net score here combines with your fastest BMW lap time to determine the 2027 Monday Finish champion. After the last putts drop, we’ll gather for a post-round lunch, awards, and goodbyes before heading home—with one hand still itching for the wheel and the other reaching for the next tee.
BMW Driving Experience
At the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, you’ll climb behind the wheels of the potent BMW M3 and M4 and other M Series vehicles. Across three pulse-quickening sessions—timed laps, skid pad, and drag racing—you’ll test your reflexes, nerve, and control. It’s an adrenaline rush that matches the intensity of a tournament tee shot, and it all counts toward your score in the Monday Finish competition.
How to Register
- You must be a member to sign up for PGA West.
- Members can place reservation requests from October 29 at 9 a.m. ET to November 4 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
An additional thank you to our event partners:
FAQs
How do I register?
- Registration opens October 29 at 9:00 AM ET and closes November 4 at 9:00 AM ET. The field is selected by random drawing.
- You must be a member and logged into golfersjournal.com to submit a reservation request. You can request up to four spots per entry.
- If selected, you’ll have 24 hours to complete payment. If you’re not selected, you’re automatically added to the waitlist. There is no set order, and spots are filled at random.
- Want to get notified about your entry? Sign up for text alerts HERE.
Who can attend?
- This event is open to members only.
- All guests in your group must also be active members.
- Lottery and waitlist selection priority is as follows:
- Premium Members
- Standard & Digital Members
- Once all premium members have been exhausted from the waitlist, standard members will be notified, followed by digital.
- Singles are welcome, and roughly half of our attendees come solo. All skill levels are encouraged to register.
- A GHIN handicap is required for NET competition but not required for participation in the event.
What should I know before I arrive?
- The recommended airport for travel is the Palm Springs International Airport.
- The dress code for all rounds is private club attire. No denim, no sandals, and shirts must be tucked in. Hats are not permitted inside the clubhouse.
- The dress code for the BMW Driving Experience is casual. We will go straight from the BMW Performance Center to PGA West to watch The American Express, so dress for both events.
How is the event played?
- The Monday Finish is two competitions rolled into one score: your best lap on Sunday at BMW Performance Center West and your round Monday on the Pete Dye Stadium Course.
- On the track: Your fastest timed lap earns track points. The fastest driver gets 20 points, second gets 19, and so on down the field.
- Everyone earns points.
- On the course: 18 holes of individual net Stableford, with an 8:00 AM shotgun start. Pars and birdies earn points, and a blow-up hole simply scores zero. One bad hole won’t take you out of it.
- Your score: Add your track points to your Stableford points. Highest total wins. Saturday’s round is just for fun and doesn’t count.
- We’ve updated the format for 2027 so the track carries real weight alongside the round. A fast lap can move you up the leaderboard, but you’ll still need to play well on Monday to win.
- Players 60 or older, or with an 18 handicap or higher, can move up to the forward tees. Full format details will come in your pre-event emails.
What does my entry fee cover?
- Included:
- BMW Driving Experience at BMW Performance Center
- Two 18-hole rounds of golf at the PGA West (Stadium Course) and the Indian Wells Golf Resort (Players Course)
- Sunday transportation in the BMW X7, from the resort to the track, to Club Alcatraz and back
- Two-night stay at La Quinta Resort & Club
- VIP hospitality at The American Express on Saturday & Sunday
- Dinner on Saturday
- Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday & Monday
- Drinks from Golden Road Brewing
- Not included:
- Transportation to the Palm Springs
What if I need to cancel?
- Pricing is per person. Cancellations made more than 60 days before the event are subject to a 7% processing fee.
- Cancellations made within 60 days are subject to a 15% fee and will only be refunded once the spot is filled.
- If the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be issued.
- Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a cancellation.
