2026 Golf Challenge Grand Finale
Dates: November 2-4, 2026
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Hotel: The Breakers Palm Beach
Golf Course: To Be Announced
Event Details
Invitations to the Grand Finale Include:
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Welcome Party for all guests
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Awards Ceremony and Gala Celebration for all guests
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Entry to Grand Finale golf tournament for golfing guests
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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:
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Golden Circle event for all VIP guests
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Welcome Party for all VIP guests
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Awards Ceremony and Gala Celebration for all VIP guests
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Entry to Grand Finale golf tournament for VIP golfing guests
- Additional round of golf for VIP golfing guests
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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 will have until the fundraising deadline on September 30, 2026 by 3 PM to qualify for the 2026 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.
Grand Finale Awards
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1st Place Low Net Team – DAY 1
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2nd Place Low Net Team – DAY 1
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1st Place Low Net Team – DAY 2
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2nd Place Low Net Team – DAY 2
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1st Place Highest Fundraising TeamAwarded The Els Cup plus a large glass pyramid (per team member).
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2nd Place Highest Fundraising TeamAwarded a medium glass pyramid (per team member).
The winning team is determined by all funds received in the Els for Autism office or website by the fundraising deadline.
The Els for Autism Spectrum Award honors an individual with autism spectrum disorder who has shined a positive light on autism through his/her character, positive attitude, and contribution.
