Els for Autism has announced the schedule for its 2026 Golf Challenge. The series, now in its 16th year, is one of the world’s largest charity-driven, amateur golf tournaments and consists of regional events at top-rated golf courses across the US and Canada from March to October. Since its inception in 2011, the Golf Challenge has raised over $44.2 million, supporting the Foundation’s vision of creating limitless possibilities for individuals with autism.
Series Schedule*
Mar 16, The Mirabel Club, Scottsdale, Arizona
May 11, Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, Orlando, Florida
Jun 8, The Minikahda Club, Minneapolis
Jun 22, Philadelphia Country Club, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
Jun 22, The Woodlands Country Club, The Woodlands, Texas
Jul 13, Chicago Highlands Club, Westchester, Illinois
Jul 20, Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Gladstone, New Jersey
Aug 31, Chambers Bay Golf Club, Seattle, Washington
Aug 31, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut
Sep 17, TPC Harding Park, San Francisco, California
Sep 21, Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter, Florida
Oct 5, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 13, Ansley Golf Club at Settindown Creek, Roswell, Georgia
Teams, sponsors and affiliate events who raise $15,000 or more during the 2026 event series will qualify for the Grand Finale at the iconic Breakers Palm Beach, a two-day extravaganza of golf and entertainment taking place from November 2-4.
Invitations to the Grand Finale include:
Welcome Party for all guests
Awards Ceremony and Gala Celebration for all guests
Entry to Grand Finale golf tournament for golfing guests
2 nights complimentary accommodation (based on double occupancy) for teams who raise $15K and for Silver level sponsors
Gift Bag for each golfing guest
VIP Golden Circle Invitations to the Grand Finale include:
Golden Circle event for all VIP guests
Welcome Party for all VIP guests
Awards Ceremony and Gala Celebration for all VIP guests
Entry to Grand Finale golf tournament for VIP golfing guests
Additional round of golf for VIP golfing guests
3 nights complimentary accommodation (based on double occupancy) for teams who raise $30K and for Gold, Platinum, and National Sponsors
Gift Bag for each golfing guest
Fundraising Deadline
All teams have until the fundraising deadline on September 30 to qualify for the Grand Finale by raising at least $15,000. First Place Low Net Team winners from each U.S. regional event will have until the fundraising deadline to raise $7,500 to become eligible to attend the Grand Finale.
* Additional dates may be added, so for regular updates and more information visit the website: https://www.elsforautism.org/event/golf-challenge-series/
