Chamber Classic 2026 A Patriotic Display of Stars, Stripes & Slices
After a week marked by steady rain, the skies finally cleared on Friday, June 6, offering sunshine and a light breeze just in time for the annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Golfers kicked off the day with a taco bar lunch provided by Reach Solutions before heading out for 18 holes filled with games, giveaways, and spirited competition at tee boxes hosted by local sponsors. Pizza Ranch wrapped up the evening with supper as scores were tallied and prizes announced.
Ad Astra Radio extended its impressive streak, earning the title of Favorite Tee Box Sponsor for the third consecutive year. Despite strong showings from Viega, Pli/Catalyst, and several others, Casey Justice’s crowd‑pleasing combination of rewards and cold beverages once again secured the win.
Every golfer was entered into a drawing for three major prizes. Leland DeWild took home a Flyball portable skee‑ball game package valued at $200. Austin Russell scored a patriotic pickleball gear set worth $150, and Newt Eahart won a Stihl inflator bundle complete with battery, charger, and festive pool floats valued at $125.
The biggest moment of suspense came with the $500 raffle drawing, sponsored by MTC. After a dramatic pause, the winner was revealed: Chad French.
A new highlight this year was the “Theme Spirit” Award, claimed by team Driving Lady Libertee, whose matching eagle‑themed polo shirts made them impossible to miss.
While the Chamber Classic is known more for camaraderie than competition, Team PEM (Parker) earned a lighthearted nod with a prize of practice time at Hutch Putt.
Flight winners included:
Third Flight • 1st – NEO Home Loans • 2nd – Midway Motors • 3rd – Central States Marketing and Mfg
Second Flight • 1st – Williams Energy (Arriola) • 2nd – Farmers Alliance (Kruszynski) • 3rd – Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd
First Flight • 1st – Williams Energy (Wesston Smith, Dustin Orth, Dustin Schroeder, Jason Schafer) — Score: 51 • 2nd – Natural Hazards • 3rd – McPherson Business Solutions
Photos from the day’s festivities are available for viewing online.
The Chamber expresses deep appreciation for the many sponsors whose generosity makes the tournament—and numerous Chamber initiatives—possible.
Event (Elite) Sponsors: Catalyst Safety, CHS, McPherson Center for Health, Peoples Bank & Trust, PLi Golf Cart Sponsors: Bluestem PACE, Grain Craft, Hutton, Legacy Lawns, PLi Lunch Sponsor: Reach Solutions Supper Sponsor: Pizza Ranch and Fun Zone Raffle Sponsor: MTC Tee Sponsors: Ad Astra Radio, Advanced Physical Therapy, Berkshire Hathaway/PenFed Realty, Catalyst Safety, The Citizens State Bank, Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair, Edward Jones–Mayfield/Ruxlow/Williams, Emprise Bank, Fili Creative, First Bank Kansas, Flat Branch Home Loans, McPherson Public Works, Midway Motors Supercenter, NEO Home Loans, PEM, PLi, Stay Your Way, Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, Viega Additional Sponsors: Noffy’s Sandwich Shop & Pub, Steamatic, Graber’s Ace Hardware, Dad Daniel’s Liquor, Hall’s Culligan Water, IQ Carwash, Peoples Bank & Trust, Turkey Creek Golf Course, McPherson College, The Locker Room
A special thanks was extended to the Chamber Classic Committee, the Chamber Board of Directors, the TC Crew, and volunteers—including Alex Graber, Rob and Jen Bonham, Rob Mackey, Kash Schierling, and Lindsay Helms with her father Jay—whose efforts ensured another successful and enjoyable event.
Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament, scheduled for June 4, 2027.