2026 TRACKMAN VIRTUAL OPEN
2026 TRACKMAN VIRTUAL OPEN
Embedded Files
Exclusively for eligible PGA of America Golf Professionals, this special indoor golf event kicks off Season 5 of the NEXT Golf Tour, which was created by Trackman to give elite players worldwide a place to earn income and build their brands as professional golfers.
NEW THIS SEASON:
In addition to the prize money on the line in the four in-round Closest-to-Pin competitions, players who finish 1st - 4th in any of them will be entered into a draw to win a Trackman 4 for a year.
The sign-up window is open beginning Monday, November 2, and closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday, November 26.
Competition Window: Monday, November 8-Friday, November 27
*round must be recorded and complete before playing window ends*
2026 Virtual Trackman Open Info
2026 Virtual Trackman Open Info
Details:
Starting purse: $25,000
Entry fee: $50 — all fees added to purse
Virtual course: Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco
Format: 18 holes, stroke play
Mixed field: men and women compete straight-up from different tee boxes
In-round competitions for more chances to win
Prizes:
Winner’s check: $10,000
Guaranteed payouts to the top 10% of entrants
Closest-to-Pin: $200-750 to the top 4 finishers on each par 3 hole. The 16 winners enter a draw for a chance to win a Trackman 4 for a year.
Male and Female Long Drive: $750
Top 25 qualify for the NEXT World Series – two events with a base purse of $150,000 in each event
How to Play
How to Play
Confirm your eligibility in the Who can play? section below (NOTE: Member verification will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Ineligible players will be removed.)
Sign up and pay your entry fee (you will need to log in to your Trackman account or create a new one): SIGN UP HERE
Review the tournament FAQs & Rules
Download the NEXT Recorder app (available for iOS and Android) – required to record and submit your round
Play your round in any Trackman simulator (find a location) during the playing window
Follow every shot from every player on the live leaderboard at NEXTGolfTour.com
Entrants should carefully review both the FAQ & Rules and the “How to get started” section on the Players Guide page. You will need to create a Trackman profile if you haven’t already, and download the required NEXT Recorder app to your phone.
Who Can Play?
Who Can Play?
Eligibility is limited to PGA of America Members and Associates meeting the following classifications and criteria. Contestants must be eligibly employed and classified in one of the following active membership classifications (in good standing) at the time of entry. Trackman and the PGA of America reserve the right to determine contestant eligibility and reject any contestant who does not fulfill the requirements listed below.
Eligible
Eligible
MP - Master Professional (must also be eligibly employed in one of the other classifications listed)
A or B-1 - Head Professional
A or B-2 - Head Professional at a golf range
A or B-4 - Director of Golf
A-5 - PGA President (must also be eligibly employed in one of the other classifications listed)
A or B-6 - Golf Instructor
A or B-7 - Director of Golf or Head Professional at a golf facility under construction
A or B-8 - Assistant Professional
A or B-9 - Executive or Manager of golf properties
A or B-10 - Golf Clinician
A or B-11 - Golf Administrator
A or B-12 - Golf Coach
A or B-13 - General Manager
A or B-14 - Director of Instruction
A or B-15 - Retail Golf Facility Manager
A or B-16 - Golf Course Architect/ Builder
A or B-17 - Golf Course Superintendent
A or B-18 - Golf Media
A or B-19 - Golf Manufacturer Management
A or B-20 - Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative
A or B-21 - Golf Tournament Director
A or B-22 - Rules Official
A or B-23 - Golf Club Fitting/ Repair
A or B-24 - Golf Industry other
Not Elgible
Not Elgible
A PGA Member serving a suspension from membership;
A PGA Member suspended from national tournament participation;
A PGA Member classified as F, LMA. LMMA, LM, LMM, Reserve, A-3, Retired Member, Life Member Century or Honorary Member;
A PGA Member who has played in more than four regulated Professional Tour events between November 15, 2025 and November 15, 2026
Page updated
Report abuse