DATES
Aug 06 - 09, 2026 (Thursday - Sunday)
Course(s)
Cost
Cancellation Fee - $40
*See the Policies and Procedures page for more information.
Includes:
- Discounted practice round on Tuesday, August 4th ($30 walking)
- Complimentary daily food & beverage during tournament rounds
- Complimentary range balls during tournament rounds (not practice round)
- Access to additional player amenities
- A charitable contribution to the American Golf Foundation (AGF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the game of golf through education, charity, and community service
Entry Deadline
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 30th at 11:59 PM (PDT)
Registration may close earlier if the field fills.
Players registering after the field is full will be placed on the online wait list only.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to men professional golfers. Six (6) male amateurs eligible via Long Beach Golf Festival exemption criteria. Professional field limited to 150 players.
REGISTRATION PROCESS & KEY DATES:
• February 2: Registration opens Register/Results
• July 30: Registration deadline (11:59 PM PDT)
• Aug 3: Preliminary Pairings posted by 6:00 PM
• Aug 4: Final Pairings posted by 6:00 PM
• Aug 4: Practice rounds & advance player check-in
• Aug 5: Charity Pro-Am (course closed to competitors until completion)
• Aug 6: Round 1
• August 7: Round 2
• August 8: Round 3
• August 9: Final Round & Awards Ceremony (~3:00 PM)
FORMAT: 72 holes of aggregate stroke play. 36-hole cut to the low 50 professionals and ties, plus the low 3 amateurs and ties. If more than 70 professionals make the 36-hole cut, an additional 54-hole cut will apply. Amateurs making the cut will compete through the weekend.
PAIRINGS & TEE TIMES:
• All players will complete Rounds 1 and 2 at El Dorado Park
• One round in the AM wave (starting at 7:00 AM) and one in the PM wave (starting at 12:00 PM)
• Players remain in the same threesome for Rounds 1 and 2
• Rounds 3 and 4 pairings determined by cumulative score
• Weekend tee times begin at 8:00 AM
Pairings will be posted on the Long Beach Open Tournament Portal and linked via email and the festival website.For more detailed information, please consult the Long Beach Open Player Agreement, as well as the LBO Policies and General Information pages on this website.
WAIT LIST POLICY:
If the field reaches capacity, an online wait list will be created.
• Placement is based strictly on online signup order
• Email, phone calls, or texts do not constitute wait list registration
When a spot becomes available, the next player on the wait list will be contacted by email and will have 24 hours to confirm entry before the opportunity passes to the next player.
WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS:
• Withdrawals before registration closes or before the field fills: Full refund minus $40
• Withdrawals after registration closes: 50% refund only if replaced
• Withdrawals after Final Pairings are posted: 50% refund only if replaced
• No refunds for no-shows, disqualifications, or withdrawals after August 3rd at 11:59 PM
All withdrawals must be submitted via email to: lbgolffestival@americangolf.com
Medical or emergency DNS refund requests (50%) may be petitioned via email only to: GJohnson@skylinksgc.com
PRACTICE ROUNDS:
• Official practice day: Tuesday, August 4th
• Fee: $30 walking, includes one small bucket of range balls
• Carts not included
• Tee times strongly recommended to be booked by July 26th
To book: Call El Dorado Park Golf Course at 562-430-5411 (ext. 2) and identify yourself as a Long Beach Open competitor.
PLAYER CHECK-IN & CREDENTIALS:
Advance check-in available August 4th from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Players must check in before their first round.
Each player receives a money-clip credential, which must be worn on the range and practice areas and is required for complimentary meals.
PRO-AM:
Participation is voluntary.
• Priority given to returning Pro-Am participants
• Remaining spots filled via lottery
• Final Pro-Am field posted by July 31st
ADDITIONAL POLICIES:
Caddies: Allowed; subject to USGA Rules
Carts: Allowed for players and caddies only (player expense)
Spectator carts: Prohibited except approved disability accommodations
Dress Code: Professional golf attire required – NO SHORTS
Conduct: Unprofessional behavior may result in disqualification
PRIZE MONEY:
• Winner: Up to $25,000 (subject to full field)
• Minimum earnings: $250 for all players completing 36 holes or more
• Checks mailed within 3–4 weeks
• Amateur Payouts – Gift Card payouts only if cut is made.
CONTACT INFORMATION: LBGolfFestival@americangolf.com or GJohnson@skylinksgc.com – no phone calls please.
