PREVIEW: 2026 Akron District Golf Association

by Kyle Jones and Jimmy Wild

The Akron District Golf Association is back in 2026 with a streamlined set of tournament formats at the same entry fee amounts as last year.

Based on feedback and field sizes, we have decided all events for 2026 will be 2-player team events played under a variety of different formats.

A new event this year is a 2-Player Shamble at Fox Den Golf Course in Stow, with both players teeing off then playing alternate shot from the best tee shot for a team best ball total.

Now that the Water 9 at Turkeyfoot is no longer available, our big Fall event will be switched to an 18-hole 2-Player Scramble to maximize field size.

All fields will be capped in 2026 with the expectation of filling all spots. Courses are being more strict with their tee times now, so be sure to sign up early to guarantee your team entry into every ADGA field.

Rick Deichert + Ryan Stefanski won the 2025 ADGA Sable Creek Scramble by three shots.

2026 ADGA sponsors are Crest Roofing (Bobby Spino), Evolution Painting (Brandon Giaimo), Mallette Dental (Jeff Mallette), Proforma (Tommy Miano), and individually Tom Skidmore and Bill Downing. Interested in promoting your business through the ADGA and OHIO.GOLF? We are still looking for one more ADGA sponsor for the season! Please contact adgagolf@gmail.com.

Entry fees will remain the same $130 for all events except the 27-hole scramble, which remains at $230. All events will have the optional big skins pot, for all those looking for a bit more side wagering.

We look forward to seeing full fields and fun tournament action all across the Akron District in 2026!