Southwest Kansas Open Pro-Am

08/13/2026

🏆 YOUR 2026 SOUTHWEST KANSAS PRO-AM OPEN CHAMPION — CLAYTON KING! 🏆

Congratulations to Clayton King of Uvalde, Texas, who finishes the tournament at 12-under par to claim the championship! ⛳️

King closed out the final round at 4-under to seal the victory at Buffalo Dunes.

What a week of golf! Thank you to all of the professionals, sponsors, volunteers, courses and fans who helped make the 2026 Southwest Kansas Pro-Am Open such a great event.

👏 Help us congratulate Clayton King — our 2026 Champion! 🏆

08/12/2026

⛳️ It’s another hot day for golf at the Southwest Kansas Pro Am!

Tee times begin this morning at 9:00 AM at Buffalo Dunes!

You might recognize the name at the top of the leaderboard — Shawn Stefani! 👀 Shawn is no stranger to the Southwest Kansas Pro Am, having played here previously in the 2000s. It’s great to have him back and leading the field!

👇 Check the comments for the link to see where your favorite players have landed over the last few days and find today’s tee times.

Good luck to all the players hitting the course today! 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

08/10/2026

⛳️ IT’S PRO AM WEEK! 🏆

The Southwest Kansas Pro-Am Open kicks off TODAY as the professionals of the APT Tour take the course!

👀 All eyes are on Matthew Watkins, our BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPION, who tees off at 11:29 AM today.

He’s won it TWO years in a row… can he make history and become the first THREE-TIME CHAMPION of the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am Open? 🏆🏆🏆

👇 WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Think Matthew makes it THREE IN A ROW? Drop a 🏆 in the comments!

📲 Want to follow all the action and live scoring? Check the link in the comments!

Good luck to all of the professionals competing this week! Let’s play some golf! ⛳️🔥

08/09/2026

⛳️ We know it’s HOT… but don’t let that stop you from joining us for the Junior Golf Clinic tonight! ☀️🥵

Come on out at 5:00 PM for some golf, fun, and a chance to learn from the pros! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

🍧 Cool off with a popsicle
⛳ Pick up some tips from the professionals
👏 And help us wish them GOOD LUCK as they get ready for the professional tournament beginning tomorrow!

Bring the kids, grab a popsicle, and join us for a fun evening on the course!

📍 Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
🕔 Tonight at 5:00 PM
💚 FREE to attend!

See you tonight! ⛳️🍧

08/09/2026

⛳️ What a GREAT day at the Southwest Kansas Pro Am! ☀️🏌️‍♂️

Day One is officially in the books, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day of golf, friends, and fun!

A huge thank you to our players, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make today possible. 💚

Get some rest—we’ll see you bright and early tomorrow morning for Day Two! ⛳️🙌

08/09/2026

🌶️🎶 Help us help Them Spicy Boys! 🎶🌶️

Them Spicy Boys came through and saved the evening for us, so let’s return the favor and show them some love! ❤️

👉 Give them a follow
👉 Show them some love
👉 And come hang out with us at Southwind!

🎸 They’ll be playing LIVE until 11 PM tonight, so there’s still plenty of time to come out, grab a drink, and enjoy some great music!

We’re so thankful they stepped up and helped us keep the party going! 🌶️🔥⛳️

🚨 LAST MINUTE BOOKING! 🚨

We’re jamming at the Southwind Golf & Dining in Garden City tomorrow. It’s been a minute, GC. Let’s do it! 🌶️

08/08/2026

🚁⛳ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ⛳🚁

There’s still time to get your Helicopter Ball Drop tickets and support three great local organizations — LiveWell Finney County, Finney County Humane Society, and Real Men Real Leaders! ❤️

You do not have to be present to win, so grab your tickets before it’s too late!

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.swksopen.com/event-details-registration/helicopter-ball-drop-3

A huge thank you to Security State Bank for sponsoring this year’s Helicopter Ball Drop!

🚁 Buy a ball. Watch them drop. And you could walk away a winner!

08/07/2026

🍻⛳️ WHAT’S ON TAP FOR FRIDAY AT THE SOUTHWEST KANSAS PRO AM?

Pro Am weekend is HERE, and we’ve got a full day on deck! 🔥

⛳️ 10 AM–6 PM | PLAYER REGISTRATION
Come get checked in, grab your player package and get ready for the weekend! 👀 Check back tomorrow for a peek at some of this year’s awesome player swag!

🚙 1 PM | HOMETOWN CHEVY SHOOTOUT
The first competition of the weekend tees off! Who’s bringing home the bragging rights? 🏆

🍻 AROUND 6:30 PM | CORPORATE APPRECIATION PARTY
We’ll raise a glass to the incredible sponsors who help make the Pro Am possible—and watch our pros battle it out in the Closest to the Pin Contest! 🎯

🔥 ALSO ON TAP: A WHOLE LOT OF HEAT!
It’s going to be a hot one, so drink plenty of water, find some shade when you can and stay safe out there! 💦☀️

And last—but definitely not least—THANK A VOLUNTEER! ❤️
They’re giving their time (and probably sweating right along with us 😅) to help make this weekend happen. We couldn’t do it without them!

🍻 Golf. Friends. Competition. A little fun. And a whole lot of Southwest Kansas.

Sounds like a pretty good Friday to us. ⛳️

08/05/2026

🚁⛳ Be Part of the Excitement—No Golf Clubs Required! ⛳🚁

You don’t have to be at the tournament to support the 2026 Southwest Kansas ProAm and make a difference in our community!

Purchase your tickets for the Helicopter Ball Drop and watch as hundreds of golf balls rain down from a helicopter. The ball that lands closest to the target wins!

Every ticket purchased helps support three outstanding local charities:
💚 LiveWell Finney County
🐾 Finney County Humane Society
💙 Real Men Real Leaders

Whether you’re attending the tournament or cheering from home, this is a fun and easy way to give back while having a chance to win.

A huge THANK YOU to our Ball Drop Sponsor, Security State Bank, for helping make this exciting tradition possible!

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://www.swksopen.com/event-details-registration/helicopter-ball-drop-3

Thank you for supporting the Southwest Kansas ProAm and helping us continue investing in the health and well-being of our community! ❤️

08/03/2026

⛳ It’s Pro Am Week! ⛳

The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to welcome golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and fans for an incredible weekend at the 2026 Southwest Kansas Pro Am!

Here’s what’s happening:

📅 Friday, August 7
🏌️ Hometown Chevy Dealers Chevy Shootout
⏰ 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
🎉 6:30 PM Corporate Appreciation Party at Bogey’s

📅 Saturday, August 8
⛳ Pro Am Round 1
🎈 Helicopter Ball Drop
🏌️ Long Drive Contest
🍽️ Celebration Dinner & Live Music featuring Joey Dean and the Dry River Band

📅 Sunday, August 9
⛳ Final Round of the Pro Am
👦 FREE Junior Golf Clinic with APT Tour Professionals
📍 Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
⏰ 5:00 PM

📅 Monday–Thursday (August 10–13)
🏆 APT Tour Professional Tournament

Whether you’re playing, volunteering, cheering on your favorite golfers, or joining us for one of our special events, there’s something for everyone!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and community for making this one of Southwest Kansas’ premier summer traditions. We can’t wait to see you on the course!