THE ONE
Golf Tour
Ontario, Canada
One Day. One Round. more Opportunity.
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THE ONE golf tour Philosophy
Single-day competition places a premium on what matters most in elite golf—performance, focus, and execution. With only one round to post a score, players must stay present, patient, and fully committed to every shot, with no opportunity to recover over multiple days. This format sharpens the ability to manage pressure, respond to mistakes, and maintain concentration from the first tee to the final putt—skills that directly translate to multi-round events, where each day is ultimately just another opportunity to perform. While four-round tournaments are often viewed as the standard for development, the reality is that critical moments in a professional golfer’s career—such as pre-qualifiers and Monday qualifiers—are decided in a single round. The one-day model prepares players for exactly these moments, while also reducing the financial and travel burden that limits competitive opportunities. By enabling players to compete more frequently, with 100% of entry fees returned to the purse, the structure creates a more efficient, accessible, and performance-driven pathway for development.
Here are the Numbers
$350 associate fee gives access to a minimum of 10 events during the season
Year one, field sizes are limited to 40 players per event
$175 entry fee per player per event = $7,000. 100% of entry fees go into the purse
+ $3,000 goodwill gesture added by THE ONE Golf Tour regardless of field size for the remainder of the 2026 season
$10,000 purse per event
Sample Purse Structure: Maximum 40 player field, 30% paid. $10,000 purse for remaining events in 2026.Place
Winnings
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
$250
$350
$400
$500
$600
$650
$800
$1,000
$1,250
$2,500
$1,500
Cash or e-transfer payout at each eventAmateurs can earn up to $1,200 per event as per amateur rules of golf - Rule 3 - Prizes, Golf Canada
12th
$200
the Players
Events are open to male professional, and amateur golfers with an index of 5.0 or less from any recognized golf association (e.g. Golf Canada). Players must be over the age of 18 (as of May 1 of each year). Amateurs must declare their amateur status and are limited to earn $1,200 per event as per Rule 3 - Prizes, Golf Canada.There will be no reduction in yardage for senior players.
one day event benefits
financial
• lower cost per tournament
• reduced travel expenses
• more efficient use of budget
• more opportunities to earn
competitive
• more starts per season
• faster performance improvement
• consistent tournament rhythm
• opportunity to stay sharp
Lifestyle
• reduced time away from family
• easier to balance work commitments
• predictable scheduling
• less travel fatigue
You must register as an Associate prior to being eligible to sign up for events. Registration for all events is now open. Each event entry is $175. Player list and tee times will be released 48 hours prior to each event.
2026 Schedule
2026
Course + details
Dragon’s Fire Golf Club
June 25
July 28
Watson’s Glen Golf Club
Aug 13
St. Thomas Golf & CC
Legends Niagara - Battlefield
Aug 19
Mystic Golf Club
Aug 26
Tarandowah Golfers Club
Sept 2
Otter Creek Golf Club
Sept 16
Bridgewater Country Club: Deadline Sept 17, #Registered 28/40
Sept 21
Ussher’s Creek: Deadline Sept 30, #Registered 6/40
Oct 7
Brantford Golf & CC: Deadline Oct 16, #Registered 4/40
Oct 20
THE ONE Golf Tour arrive au Québec!
Mardi 29 septembre 2026 | Club de golf Falcon | Hudson, Québec
THE ONE Golf Tour arrive au Québec!
Nous sommes ravis de présenter un événement d’introduction spécial au Club de golf Falcon, à Hudson, le 29 septembre, qui donnera aux golfeurs de compétition du Québec l’occasion de découvrir la formule de tournoi d’une journée de THE ONE Golf Tour. L’événement est ouvert aux professionnels masculins ainsi qu’aux amateurs ayant un index de handicap de 5,0 ou moins.
Afin de faire découvrir le Tour aux joueurs québécois, les frais d’association sont annulés pour les résidents du Québec pour cet événement seulement. Il suffit de vous inscrire à l’événement pour courir la chance de remporter une part d’une bourse garantie de 8 000 $, dont 2 000 $ au gagnant, le tout pour des frais d’inscription de seulement 175 $.
Le nombre de participants est limité à 40 joueurs, avec un départ à 10 h.
Cet événement représente bien plus qu’une seule journée de golf. Nous travaillons à mettre sur pied une série d’événements au Québec en 2027.
Si vous êtes un golfeur de compétition au Québec et que vous souhaitez avoir plus d’occasions de jouer en tournoi sans les coûts et l’engagement de temps associés aux événements traditionnels de plusieurs jours, voici votre chance de faire partie de l’aventure dès le début.
Détails de l’événement
Date : Mardi 29 septembre 2026
Parcours : Club de golf Falcon — Hudson, Québec
Départ : 10 h
Frais d’inscription : 175 $ (entièrement remboursables)
Bourse : Bourse garantie de 8 000 $
1re place : 2 000 $
Nombre de joueurs : Maximum de 40 joueurs
Frais d’association : Annulés pour les résidents du Québec pour cet événement seulement
Aidez-nous à amener THE ONE Golf Tour au Québec en 2027!
THE one golf tour comes to quebec!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Falcon Golf Club | Hudson, Quebec
THE ONE Golf Tour is coming to Quebec!
We’re excited to host a special introductory event at Falcon Golf Club in Hudson on September 29, giving Quebec’s competitive golfers an opportunity to experience THE ONE’s one-day tournament format. The event is open to male professionals and amateurs with a 5.0 index or better.
To introduce the Tour to Quebec players, the Associate fee is being waived for Quebec residents for this event only. Simply register for the event and compete for an $8,000 purse, including $2,000 for first place, for an entry fee of just $175.
The field is limited to 40 players, with a 10:00 a.m. start.
This event is about more than one day of golf. We are building toward bringing a series of events to the province in 2027.
If you’re a competitive golfer in Quebec and want more opportunities to compete without the expense and time commitment of traditional multi-day events, this is your chance to be part of the beginning.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Course: Falcon Golf Club — Hudson, Quebec
Start: 10:00 a.m.
Entry Fee: $175 (fully refundable)
Purse: $8,000 guaranteed purse
First Place: $2,000
Field: Maximum 40 players
Associate Fee: Waived for Quebec residents for this event only
Help us bring THE ONE Golf Tour to Quebec in 2027!
the founder
THE ONE Golf Tour is brought to you by Dennis Hendershott.Dennis is a founder and the creator of the competitive philosophy behind THE ONE Golf Tour — a developmental one-day golf tour model built around the belief that elite players improve fastest when every round demands complete focus, patience, discipline, and execution. His approach emphasizes that true competitive growth is built not only through technical ability, but through learning how to perform under pressure, recover from adversity, and maintain focus over the entirety of a round.
Dennis brings a strong belief that meaningful development comes through purposeful competition. He is a strong advocate for the tour’s single-day format, recognizing its ability to accelerate player development by placing immediate value on preparation, patience, scoring discipline, and mental resilience.
He believes that creating more accessible and affordable competitive opportunities allows players to gain the reps necessary to improve while reducing many of the financial and travel burdens traditionally associated with developmental golf.l Impact.
dennis hendershott
Founder of the Great Lakes Tour, the Golftown National Amateur Series, and the Golf Channel Am Tour Canada.Dennis is a longtime competitive professional who has Monday qualified for the PGA TOUR Champions nine times since 2019, and is a past Canadian Senior PGA Champion. His experience competing in high-pressure single-round qualifiers and professional events throughout North America helped shape THE ONE Golf Tour’s player-first structure and performance-driven format.
Sign up to be an associate of the one golf tour
The first 100 players to register as a Founding Associate of THE ONE Golf Tour will receive locked-in pricing for future seasons - as a Founding Associate, your annual associate rate will never increase.
You must register as an Associate prior to being eligible to sign up for events.
The 2026 Associate rate is $350 CAD.
The 2026 season will have 10 events based on 125 or less Associates signing up. For every additional 25 Associates above 125, an additional event will be added to the schedule. E.g. with 126-150 Associates, there will be 11 events, with 151-175 Associates there will be 12 events…and so on!
The ONE Golf Tour will increase the prize money beyond the $1,000 goodwill gesture in each event once 150 or more Associates sign up.
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