Opportunity to Engage with the Next Wave of Upcoming Stars
2025 Names: Russell, Watts, Gilbert, Jakubcik, Akina, Bertagnole, Ennis, Williams, Couilleau, Harris, Svard, Daly ll
Luxurious Resort and Golf Course
(Ocean Club Golf Club - Host of the Bahamas Golf Classic, KFT)
8th Strongest WAGR Event in Inaugural Year
WHY THE WHITE SANDS?
Key Dates: December 13th - 16th, 2026
Run of show
December 13th
Arrival Day & Optional Practice Rounds for Amateur Players
december 15th
First Day of Competition Rounds Begin (36-Holes)
December 14th (evening)
Official Welcome Dinner (Speaking Opportunities & 1-on-1 Engagements)
Official Practice Rounds & Am-Am Tournament (mid-morning tee times)
December 14th (day)
Last Day of Competition Rounds & Trophy Presentation (18 Holes)
Travel Day (Departures in Late Afternoon/Evening)
december 16th
The Sands Profile
72
Elite college and AMATEUR players
in the Field
Atlantis
hotel and resort
nassau, bahamas
PGA TOUR
exemptions
ON THE LINE
Puerto Rico
myrtle beach
social media coverage
Back of the range
Dedicated On-site Media Team with coverage leading up to the event, during the event, and post-event
White sands social pages
The White Sands Team promotes all tournament coverage, updates, partnerships, and player commitments
Other coverage
Because of the strong field of players and 2 PGA TOUR exemptions on the line, other news outlets and social pages, such as Golfweek, picked up coverage and stories on the White Sands.
secondary partnerships
Testimonials
Miles russell (AJGA player of the year)
"The White Sands Bahamas AM was a great way to finish off the year. The coordination of Travel, Transportation, and Accomodations was great. Can't wait for next year's event!"
kihei akina (freshman of the year)
"A super well-executed tournament from top to bottom. The Bahamas was also a first-class location to host a premium amateur event."
KELLEN NEWSOME
PARTNERSHIPS | GOLF DIVISION
480.252.5559
KELLEN.NEWSOME@SPORTFIVE.COM
JD NORRIS
PLAYER MANAGER, PARTNERSHIPS
904.377.5692
JOHN.NORRIS@SPORTFIVE.COM
KEENAN PHILLIPS
PLAYER MANAGER, PARTNERSHIPS
806.786.8409
KEENAN.PHILLIPS@SPORTFIVE.COM
White Sands Bahamas Invitational
By Kellen Newsome
