2026
Ian Leonard’s Bad Pants Open
Rush Creek Golf Club – Maple Grove, MN
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Get ready for the 20th annual Ian Leonard’s Bad Pants Open—a one-of-a-kind charity golf tournament! All proceeds benefit the PGA of America REACH Foundation Minnesota and Special Olympics Minnesota. Join the fun, wear your wildest pants, and support two incredible causes.
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Our motto is “Bad Pants for a Great Cause” with an emphasis on fashionable fun. The tournament will feature an 18-hole, foursome scramble format. We will have prizes based on your apparel and team spirit – every golfer is encouraged to wear their best “bad” pants, knickers, shorts, kilt or skirt. Each golfer will receive a player gift, cart, lunch, food and beverages on the course, hors d’oeuvres and more at the beautiful Rush Creek Golf Club.
The Bad Pants Open supports PGA of America REACH Foundation Minnesota and Special Olympics Minnesota.
2026 Schedule of Events (subject to change)
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00am – Registration & Driving Range Opens
11:00am – Lunch Available
11:30am – Program
12:30pm – Shotgun Start
5:30pm – BBQ & Awards
Event Contacts:
Catherine Pederson
Minnesota PGA / PGA of America REACH Foundation Minnesota
cpederson@pgahq.com
763-754-0820
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Special Olympics Minnesota
Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.
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PGA of America REACH Foundation Minnesota
PGA of America REACH Foundation Minnesota is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Minnesota Section PGA. The mission of PGA REACH Foundation Minnesota is to enable access to the game of golf utilizing PGA Professionals to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations with an emphasis on inclusion.
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