KEN ELDERTS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
WSAA's annual golf tournament was established in 2016 to celebrate the legacy of an extraordinary payments industry veteran. As a founding member of our association and president of our board of directors from 2007 to 2009, Ken's boundless energy and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on our community. His passion for the industry and commitment to excellence continue to inspire the board and members today.
Each year, we gather to honor Ken's memory through a day of networking, camaraderie, friendly competition, and reflection. The tournament serves as a reminder of Ken's remarkable contributions, both professionally and personally. It is a testament to his lasting impact that we proudly host this event, celebrating the values he held dear and the spirit he embodied.
Tournament Information
Date:
September 8th, 2025
Time:
7:30 AM shotgun start
Location:
TPC Scottsdale - Stadium Course "Home of the Phoenix Open"
17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Format:
Person Scramble
Tournament Cost:
$319/Player
Club Rentals and Shipping sticks in advance:
See registration page for pricing and details
Reminders:
- Arrive early to allow ample time to warm up prior to the tournament starting and enjoy breakfast.
- Awards will be handed out at the show on the following day.
- Golf tournament registration is part of the conference registration process.
Course Description:
As the PGA TOUR stop with the largest crowds of any golf event in the world, The WM Phoenix Open brings immeasurable attention and respect to the Stadium Course, designed by the team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The course, which was renovated in 2014, is most famous for its par-3, 16th hole that transforms into “The Coliseum” during the tournaments and provides fans with one of the most exciting settings in professional sports.
Course Designer:
Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf, renovated in 2014.
Course Notoriety:
The par-3 16th hole on the Stadium Course is the only fully enclosed hole on the PGA Tour. The grandstands that surround the 16th, which have a capacity of 20,000, are home to one of the most enthusiastic crowds on the PGA Tour. A shot that lands on the green will result in cheers from the crowd, while a shot that misses the green will result in boos. Tiger Woods scored an ace (hole in one) on this hole during the 1997 Phoenix Open, sending the crowd in attendance into a frenzy. A hole-in-one has been made on the 16th hole by 10 other golfers in the history of the Phoenix Open, with Sam Ryder and Carlos Ortiz being the most recent to do so in 2022.
Latest News:
TPC Scottsdale has earned a host of honors, including a spot among the top three Arizona golf facilities for service and among the "Top 50 Golf and Resort Destinations in the World," the latter by no less than Conde Nast Traveler.
Golf tournament registration is part of the conference registration process.
2025 Golf Sponsorships
Sponsors receive yard sign logo recognition at the course.
Lunch and Specialty Drink Hole Sponsors receive feather flag logo banner recognition at the course.
Tournament Sponsorship
SOLD
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Individual Holes
$500 / each
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Breakfast
$1500
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Golf Carts
$800
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Drink Tickets
$1000
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Specialty Drink Hole
$3000 / each
- 3 Remaining
Longest Drive
$800
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Longest Put
$800
- 1 Remaining
Closest to Pin
$800
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Pin Flags
$1500 / each
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Hole-in-one
$800
- 1 Remaining
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
