The BTS Club Championship
This year, our champion will be crowned at one of the game’s most revered settings. Winners at 2026 BTS Club Championship qualifying events are invited to Plainfield Country Club—a classic Donald Ross restored by Gil Hanse with pure greens, striking bunkers, and an immaculate routing. Once the title is decided over 18 holes, we’ll gather on the patio for a toast to the newest names etched in BTS history. We’ve been once before. This time, we’re coming back with everything on the line.
The Plainfield Experience
10:00 – 11:30 AM: Check In
Grab your gift bag and get warmed up for the round.
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Lunch
Fuel up for our afternoon 18 with a hearty lunch.
12:30 – 5:00 PM: Shotgun Start
Individual stroke play on one of New Jersey’s finest.
5:00 – 5:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
Take in the day on the beautiful patio of Plainfield.
Registration
Members can register for this event between May 26 – 28, 2026
Pricing
$1,050 per person
Included in this experience
- 18 holes at Plainfield
- Lunch, cocktail hour & dinner
- Caddie fee (gratuity not included)
- Post-round awards ceremony
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing
- Gifts from TGJ & our sponsors
- Prizes for low net and gross finishers
How to Register
- You must be a Premium member to register and attend Plainfield. Not yet a member? Join here.
- Premium members can place reservation requests from May 26 at 9 a.m. ET to May 28 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to two 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.
About the Club Championship
Since the earliest days of golf, every club worth its salt has crowned a champion. For the Broken Tee Society—thousands strong and scattered across the globe—naming our finest requires something a bit more involved. This August, 108 members will take on the Ross design and Hanse restoration of Plainfield Country Club. After last year’s thrilling finish in the rain at Chechessee Creek Club, 2026 is sure to bring even more anticipation. Only two players will earn the right to be called BTS Club Champions and forge their place in BTS history.
Past Champions
2023: San Diego Country Club
- Gross: Austin Gean
- Net: Jack Benbow
2024: Shady Oaks Country Club
- *Event cancelled due to inclement weather
2025: Chechessee Creek Club
- Gross: Joshua Chay
- Net: Tom Litz
An additional thank you to our event partners:
FAQs
How do I register?
- Registration opens May 26 at 9:00 AM ET and closes May 28 at 9:00 AM ET.
- 2026 Club Championship Qualifying Site Champions will have first priority to register for the event.
- Following past champion registration, the remaining spots in the field are selected by random drawing.
- You must be a Premium TGJ 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 a reminder when registration opens? Sign up for text alerts HERE.
Who can attend?
- This event is open to Premium TGJ members only.
- All guests in your group must also be active Premium members.
- Singles are welcome, and roughly half of our attendees come solo. All skill levels are encouraged to register.
- A GHIN handicap is required to compete in the NET division.
What should I know before I arrive?
- Plainfield Country Club is located at 1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, New Jersey 08820.
- The dress code is private club attire. No denim, no sandals, and shirts must be tucked in. Hats are not permitted inside the clubhouse. Jackets are not required at dinner but are encouraged.
How is the event played?
- The format is individual stroke play with gross scores only, scored through Golf Genius with a double-bogey max. There are both NET and Gross divisions, with prizes for first through third in each.
- Tees are as follows: Men’s Ross (6,356 yards), Seniors 60+ Hillside (6,069 yards), and Women’s Calkins (5,452 yards)
- Caddies are required and included in your entry fee. Gratuity is not included. The recommended tip is $30 to $50 per bag for 18 holes.
- The winners will receive an automatic qualification to the 2027 BTS Club Championship. The 2027 location and date will be announced at a later date.
What does my entry fee cover?
- Your entry covers 18 holes of golf, caddie fees, lunch, dinner, a two-hour open bar during the reception and dinner, Golden Road beer on the course, and gifts from TGJ and partners.
- Travel, transportation, and lodging are not included. Caddie gratuity is also not included, and $30 to $50 per bag is recommended. Alcoholic beverages on the course beyond Golden Road beer and any pro shop purchases are at your own expense.
What if I need to cancel?
- Pricing is per person. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 7% processing fee.
- Cancellations made within 30 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.
