A modern championship honoring Dick Wilson’s architectural legacy.
The Dick Wilson Invitational is a one-day, 36-hole team championship designed to reward confident ball-striking, smart decisions, and steady nerves.
Hosted at The Bedens Brook Club, the event is contested on one of New Jersey’s premier examples of postwar “modern era” golf course architecture. For more than two decades, the club has welcomed top amateurs for a single-day championship worthy of its architectural legacy.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: The Bedens Brook Club, Skillman, NJ
Teams: Two players
Holes: 36
Scoring: 18-hole Four-Ball + 18-hole Pinehurst. Champions decided by lowest combined gross score
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Round 1 — Four-Ball |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:45 PM | Round 2 — Pinehurst |
| 6:00 PM | Cocktails |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner & Awards |
The Bedens Brook Club is a Dick Wilson classic—set on a rolling landscape defined by natural water hazards, signature bunkering, and timeless green complexes.
Each nine offers a distinct view and strategy: the front nine plays through open, undulating fairways, while the back nine provides a sterner test through the woods. Together, they form a traditional Wilson layout—equal parts beauty and challenge.
In 2021, The Bedens Brook Club commissioned acclaimed architect Andrew Green to lead a masterful restoration of Dick Wilson’s iconic design. Green’s celebrated work embodies the timeless legacy of Golden Age architecture, making him the ideal steward for this exciting new chapter.
Tommy Fleetwood, PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup stalwart, holds the course record at The Bedens Brook Club with a remarkable 61 (-11).
Dick Wilson helped define post-war championship golf—matching Robert Trent Jones Sr. course-for-course—by building bold, aerial tests with elevated greens, dramatic bunkering, and decisive risk-reward lines. His “design signature” favored deep, amoeba-like bunkers guarding pitched greens, strategic water, and famous “runway” tee boxes that stretch down the line of play. Wilson’s shaping was often restrained—giving many courses a traditional look while still demanding crisp, committed iron play. Strategic angles and thoughtful contouring ensured that every approach required careful calculation. The result was championship golf that was exacting without excess—architectural theater grounded in timeless strategy.
| Year | Result | Player 1 | Player 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Champions | Steve Lucas | Roc Irey | 140 |
| 2010 | Champions | John Boscarelli | Greg Buliga | 140 |
| 2011 | Champions | Gregg Angeliillo | Keith Davidson | 137 |
| 2012 | Champions | Gregg Angeliillo | Keith Davidson | 141 |
| 2013 | Champions | Ken Stoddard | Avie Wheeler | 145 |
| 2014 | Champions | Adam Satkowski | John Lay | 146 |
| 2015 | Champions | John Stoddard | Ken Stoddard | 142 |
| 2016 | Champions | Greg Heisen | Max Bichsel | 147 |
| 2017 | Champions | Robert Cunningham | Mike Stamberger | 136 |
| 2018 | Champions | Jamie Slonis | Tom Guy | 133 |
| 2019 | Champions | Fraser Graham | Jack Gianniny | 137 |
| 2020 | Cancelled (COVID-19) | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Cancelled (Hurricane Ida) | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Champions | Greg Angelillo | Brandon Dalinka | 136 |
| 2023 | Champions | Jack Skirkanich | John Browndorf | 140 |
| 2024 | Champions | Augie Beers | Cade McLaughlin | 134 |
| 2025 | Cancelled (Weather) | — | — | — |
Entry Fee
Early (before 4/15): $750 per team
Standard (after 4/15): $900 per team
Payment options appear after you submit registration.
Payment Terms
50% deposit due at registration.
Balance due June 1.
Refunds
Cancellations before June 1: 50% refund.
Cancellations after June 1: no refund.
Weather & Rescheduling Policy
The tournament will be conducted rain or shine. If severe weather forces cancellation, play will be rescheduled to September 24, 2026. If the event cannot be completed on the rescheduled date, entry fees will be refunded.
Payment
After you submit the registration form, you’ll be directed to a confirmation page with payment options (deposit or pay in full).
Team Registration
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Tournament Co‑Chairs
Mark Eisenacher
Mike Mann
2026 Sponsors
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