The 2026 ECMC Club Championship will consist of 36 holes of stroke play over a two day weekend period. The two rounds of play will take place on the Pines and Sycamore Courses. Players will be eligible for both Gross and Net competitions with awards given to the top 4 players in each category.
Club Championship playing eligibility requires active membership in the club by playing in at least half of the weekly events and/or 2 monthly tournaments. If players do not meet the eligibility requirements, players will be allowed to play in event, but will not be eligible for Gross or Net awards.
2026 Championship Results
Inman Returns from Hiatus, Takes 2026 Club Championship
Brent Inman, after taking a long break from the ECMC, made a triumphant return and clinched his first ECMC Championship Cup, securing the title of 2026 ECMC Club Champion.
Inman began the weekend with an opening round score of 75 (+4), showcasing a commendable performance with one birdie and only two bogeys. However, his final hole ended in a triple bogey, leaving him with a bittersweet taste as he prepared for Sunday’s final round.
On Saturday, Trent Kunkle emerged as the frontrunner, posting an impressive opening round score of 73(+2). He achieved this feat by sinking four birdies and an incredible two under on the back nine score of 33. Kunkle held a comfortable lead over Inman and Dave Riley by two shots at the end of the day.
Sunday’s final round was filled with uncertainty, as several past champions were still in contention. The leaderboard was tightly packed, with anyone within six strokes having a chance to claim the ECMC title. The final pairing (Kunkle, Inman, Riley and Adamson) started the round with solid play, maintaining their composure as the rest of the field faltered and began to fall behind hole by hole.
However, Kunkle’s momentum waned on the 7th hole, where he committed a triple bogey. This setback allowed Inman, Riley and Adamson to close the gap on the tournament leader. The lead for Kunkle with nine holes to go was still three strokes as the final group made the turn for the clubhouse. Kunkle started to leak oil as the back nine started allowing Riley and Inman to overtake the tournament lead after hole 13. Kunkle’s bid for the title ended a few holes later as the wheels completely fell off down the stretch. Adamson birdied the 10th hole, but then put up double bogeys on both 11 and 15, putting him in chase mode the rest of the day.
With six holes to go it looked to be a two man race to the finish and the 2026 ECMC title. Brent held a one shot lead over Riley with six to play. Both held serve on holes 14 and 15, making Pars but Riley was able to strike on 16 with a critical birdie that tied the lead with just two holes to go. Both players made Par on 17 sending them to the difficult finishing hole still tied with the pressure mounting.
The approach shots to the 18th became the pivotal point and ultimately determined the outcome of the Championship. Riley made pour contact with his shot and the ball unfortunately dribbled into the creek guarding the front of the green. Inman kept the door slightly open as he missed the green with his approach shot. Riley dropped and chipped onto the green setting up a putt to save bogey. Brent had a chance to close the door by chipping close and saving Par, but his chip shot was mediocre leaving him a lengthy putt for Par. Riley was first to putt to save bogey but his excellent effort to make came up just short. After Riley holed out, Brent was able to comfortably two putt, giving him a one shot victory and the title of 2026 ECMC Club Champion.
Riley Wins First Net Title
Dave Riley’s consolation for falling short on the 18th hole in the Club Champion race was claiming the 2026 ECMC Club Net Championship. While contending for the overall title, Riley was also in the Net Championship hunt and held off several challengers throughout the weekend.
After the first day of the Championship, Riley shared the 18-hole lead at -3 with Bryan Gaddis and Trent Kunkle. Each posted an opening net score of 68, while Mike Margetts sat two shots back at -1 after an opening round of 70.
Sunday brought more movement near the top of the leaderboard, with Doug Pedigo and Mike Zielinski making late pushes. Pedigo climbed 14 spots to reach -1, posting a tournament-best final round net 66. His strong run came up just short, and he finished tied for third.
Zielinski also made a strong Sunday charge, moving up eight spots from where he began the day. He held the lead at -5 after 15 holes, but struggled over the final three and slipped to -2, finishing second.
Riley kept steady as others made runs at the lead. Bryan Gaddis made his own push on Sunday’s final nine, making birdie on the 14th hole to move within striking distance with four holes to play. Riley stayed solid from holes 13 through 17, while Gaddis missed key putts on 13, 15, and 16, leaving him tied for third with Pedigo.
Riley made par on 14 and 15, added a crucial birdie on 16, and followed with another par on 17 to take a three-shot lead into the final hole. That steady finish gave him enough cushion to withstand a mistake on 18 and secure the 2026 ECMC Net Champion title by one shot over Mike Zielinski.
Congratulations to all of the Winners. Detailed results are available by clicking the links below:
2026 Club Championship Final Results
2026 Club Championship Final Leaderboard
2026 Championship Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Course | Format/Results |
| August 08 | 7:06 a.m. | Club Championship | Round 1 | Sycamore | Individual Stroke Play (Shotgun Start) |
| August 09 | 7:06 a.m. | Club Championship | Round 2 | Sycamore | Individual Stroke Play (Standard Tee Times) |
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