Dallas, TX — The All Pro Tour (APT) has announced its 2026 tournament schedule, featuring seven tournaments across four states, including two return events – Coushatta Open in Kinder, LA and the Real Okie Championship in Muskogee OK.
The 2026 season will tee off in March and conclude in November with the High Stakes Showdown, where players will compete for a share of the tour’s season-high purse of $250,000.
“We are pleased to announce a strong lineup of events for the 2026 season. We aim to offer athletes numerous chances to qualify for various PGA and Korn Ferry events, while also guaranteeing that a high-quality alternative event will be available for those whose qualifying efforts fall short,” stated APT founder Gary DeSerrano. “Holding our tournaments at some of the region’s best courses will better prepare our players for the PGA Qualifying in September.
March Events
The 2026 season for the All Pro Tour (APT) kicks off with the Paragon Casino PDS Gaming Championship from March 17–20. Hosted at Tamahka Trails Golf Club in Marksville, Louisiana, the event is played on a course consistently ranked among Louisiana’s “Top 10” and has been a fixture on the APT schedule since 2019. An added incentive this year is the opportunity for players to pre-qualify for the PGA TOUR’s Houston Open during the opening round. In 2025, Plano, Texas native Joseph Abella claimed his first professional victory here, defeating Marcus Byrd in a two-hole playoff. The tournament’s past champions also include notable names like Martin Flores and Paul Barjon.
The Coushatta Open will take place in Kinder, Louisiana, from March 24–27, marking its return to the APT schedule after a one-year hiatus since 2024. The tournament will be hosted at Koasati Pines Golf Club, a par-72 course that weaves through the wetlands of Southwest Louisiana, characterized by magnificent pines and live oaks. In 2024, Louisiana native Austin Rose secured his first professional victory, setting a tournament record with a 21-under-par score. This memorable win was shared with his father, who caddied for him..
June Events
The Real Okie Championship kicks off the month June 4-6, at Muskogee Golf Club in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Known for its challenging layout since joining the APT in 2018, the course features tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkers, and demanding water hazards that put a premium on precision and course management. Sam Findone, a native of Lufkin, Texas, is the event’s most successful champion, having won three times (in 2020, 2021, and 2023).
The All Pro Tour remains in Oklahoma, heading to Duncan for The Territory Classic from June 11–13. This 54-hole event will be held at The Territory Golf Club, a private course that has rapidly gained popularity with players. The course is situated on 640 acres featuring rolling hills, native grasses, creeks, and rock outcroppings. In 2025, this location saw Josh Radcliff secure his first of two victories, finishing his final round with an impressive 8-under-par.
Both Oklahoma events book-end the Korn Ferry Tours Amarillo stop, allowing players to qualify and play in two quality events on the APT.
The month of June wraps up with a dual event, the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois Championship, held from the 24th to the 27th in Peoria, Illinois. This fan-favorite tournament features both the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour and the All Pro Tour competing at both Metamora Fields Golf Club and WeaverRidge Golf Club. A significant opportunity for APT players is the chance to pre-qualify for the PGA TOUR’s John Deere Classic during the opening round. Last year saw Radcliff claim his second win of the season, while Oregon State alum Ellie Slama secured her first professional victory with a remarkable 22-under-par total.
August Event
From August 10–13, the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am will be contested in Garden City, Kansas. This tournament will be played across two of the state’s top courses: Buffalo Dunes and The Golf Club at Southwind. Matthew Watkins successfully defended his title with a 13-under-par finish, following his victory at the 2025 Texas State Open the preceding week. Scores at this tournament tend to be higher than average on the APT due to the challenge each course provides. The event is a great prep for PGA Tour qualifying which starts at the end of August.
November Finale
The season’s final event, the High Stakes Showdown, will be held November 18–20 at Contraband Bayou Golf Club in Lake Charles, Louisiana, right next to L’Auberge Casino Resort. This event has a unique structure, featuring a 54-hole stroke-play competition followed by a high-stakes, single-elimination Shootout. In 2025, LSU’s Connor Gaunt won the stroke-play title with a score of 16-under par, and Shawn Stefani clinched the Showdown crown and the $50,000 top prize with a dramatic 40-foot birdie putt.
Memberships and Tournament registration for the 2026 season will open January 1st. All 2026 event information is available at our website – www.apt.golf.
Marissa McCardell
All Pro Tour Media & Communications
marissa@kgsportsco.com
