Tournament Info 

AMA Scoring Tier & Region: White | Northeast

Rounds: 2 (amateur) & 4 +1 for top 8 after 4 rounds (pro)

Time: Practice - 9 to 9:45am | First Round Start - 10am

Format: Individual Stroke Play

Course(s) Played: Only Course - Flamingo Golf (Note: 18th hole is a plinko hole and will not be played during the tournament)

Divisions: Pro, Amateur

Entry Fee: $30 (amateur) & $50 (pro)

Registration: Now open at https://thelighthouseclassic.com/

Overall Purse: TBD

Ball: Golf ball only

Exception from Standard AMA Rules:

-Stroke penalty if the ball returns back past the tee box on every shot except the 1st tee shot.

Additional Details

This annual tournament is set for Sunday, May 17, 2026. Traditionally, this tournament is held at Jen’s Links but this year it will take place nearby on Long Beach Island at Flamingo Golf. See the videos below to get a feel for the course.

Amateur competitors will still play 2 rounds, but pros will play 4 rounds, and the top 8 will continue on to a 5th round. Any players tied for the 8th spot will play in the fifth round. Cash payouts for at least top 6 and top 8 if there are at least 30 competitors.

Practice available May 16th.