There’s something special about winter golf at Poppy Hills.

The air is crisp. The fairways are pure. The greens roll with that cool-season confidence. And when you gather a competitive crew of members who aren’t afraid of a little chill? You get the 2026 Poppy Hills Club Winter Classic — and this year did not disappoint.

From tight net battles to standout gross performances, here’s how it all shook out.

Men’s Division Results

Overall Low Gross

Mackey / Bradford

$40 each

When it comes to gross golf in winter conditions, this duo proved steady hands and sharp iron play still travel well in cooler temps. A strong showing from start to finish.

Flight A – Low Net

🥇 1st Place: Walker / Gillmore

$40 each

🥈 2nd Place: Morales / Dequine

$25 each

Flight A brought the heat. Net competitions are always about smart strategy and disciplined execution — and these teams leaned into both.

Flight B – Low Net

🥇 1st Place: Baudonnet / Dye

$40 each

🥈 2nd Place: Stoops / Metcalf

$25 each

Flight B delivered one of the tightest finishes of the day, with players grinding through every putt like it was peak season in July.

Women’s Division Results

The women’s field showed up strong, competitive, and steady.

Overall Gross

Smith / Gonzalez

$30 each

Low Net

Medalen / Nenoff

$30 each

Balanced, confident rounds across the board — and exactly the kind of competitive depth that makes club events here so much fun to follow.

Closest-to-the-Pin Winners

Because nothing gets a gallery buzzing like a dart on a par 3.

• Hole 6: Christian Pepe – $25
• Hole 11: Tosh Widger – $25

Those winter pin positions aren’t always forgiving… but these two made them look friendly.

More Than Just Scores

What makes the Winter Classic special isn’t just who won — it’s the vibe. The early tee times. The post-round stories. The layering strategy debates on the first tee. The sound of solid contact cutting through cool morning air.

Winter golf at Poppy Hills has a personality all its own. It rewards patience. It rewards smart decisions. And it reminds us that championship conditions aren’t reserved for summer.

Thank you to everyone who competed and supported the event. If you missed it this year, consider this your early nudge for 2027.

Because at Poppy Hills, even in winter, the competition stays warm.

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