Category: Events

2026 Watson Challenge Coming to Shoal Creek Golf Course

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Central Links Golf proudly announces that Shoal Creek Golf Course in Kansas City, Missouri, will serve as the host venue for the 2026 Watson Challenge Championship. Known for its championship-caliber layout and strong ties to the regional golf community, Shoal Creek provides an outstanding stage for one of the premier pro-am events in the Midwest.

The 2026 Watson Challenge will bring top competitors from across the Kansas City region, continuing the tournament’s tradition of competitive excellence, sportsmanship, and community engagement.

“On behalf of the Watson Challenge, we extend our appreciation to Shoal Creek Golf Course for stepping forward to host the 2026 championship,” said Doug Habel. “We look forward to hosting the event on one of Kansas City’s best public golf courses.”

The championship is set for June 24-26. Additional details regarding field size and event programming will be announced at a later time. For updates and information on the 2026 Watson Challenge, visit the official tournament page and social media channels.

Jayne Clarke Elected Central Links Golf President

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Central Links Golf is excited to announce Jayne Clarke as our new President, effective November 20th. Jayne takes over for Greg Dunn, Central Links Golf’s first President. Dunn led the association from its conception and recent merger, formerly Kansas Women’s Golf, Kansas Golf and Kansas City Golf Association. Clarke served as the Vice President under Dunn and has now been elected as the first female President of Central Links Golf. Jayne has been involved in the golf community for many years as a competitive player and in former leadership roles.

“Golf has afforded me the opportunity to meet so many individuals from across the state and forge many friendships I wouldn’t have had otherwise,” says Clarke. Former President of the Kansas Women’s Golf Association, Jayne has a history of leadership and hopes to continue to forge friendships and use connections to lead the association.

“The last couple of years have been consumed by the successful merger of associations and conducting competitions in a world with Covid-19. One of those events would have been enough to deal with, yet Central Links Golf staff and board successfully managed to navigate both,” Clarke says regarding the recent hurdles faced by the organization. Her vision for moving forward is one of strategic planning and reflection on what we can do better.

“Now we need to focus on how we can utilize the combined strength of the organization to better serve a growing golf community,” Clarke comments. Her plan is to focus on a strategic planning process over the next few months to set new goals for the association.

“I’m looking forward to what comes from the discussion; we do have some challenges, but growth is a challenge many associations would envy.”

Central Links Golf supports and looks forward to how we grow and reflect over the next few months to continue to serve our members in the best way possible. We are excited about the possibilities in 2022 and beyond.

In addition to Jayne, the board would like to welcome our new additions to the board: Ryne Fisher, Chad Fuqua, Gary Hruby, Chris Robinson and Kurt Vollertsen. To see a complete list of our executive committee and board members, please click here.